Klinger's East

"Cod is one of the traditional fishes to fry on Friday night in Milwaukee. Here it is shown with Klinger's East potato pancakes in the background."
Michael Stern






"Klinger's East is not a jolly-looking eatery, but it has a city-tavern appeal all its own. And the fish fry is essential."
Michael Stern



"We asked waitress Tammy Galioto to take a picture of the four of us when we stopped in for our third fish fry of the evening. From the left: Brad Warsh, Jessica Zierten, Jane and me."
Michael Stern



"Brad informed us that the correct pronunciation of smelt, among those who catch, cook, and eat it around here, is shmelt. It has a powerful fish flavor that is impossible to forget. The fries in the background are mediocre; much better to have your smelt with potato pancakes."
Michael Stern