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Bed-Stuy Fish Fry
Original location of a cafeteria-style fried seafood shop with several Brooklyn branches, pairing fried whiting, catfish and shrimp with homestyle sides.
Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.
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