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Five Phoenix Restaurants for Fish Dishes that aren't Fried on Good Friday:
Today is Good Friday and also the last day the practicing Catholic population must avoid eating meat on Fridays since Lent began six weeks ago. Most who've been abstaining from meat have eaten enough fish sandwiches and fish & chips to last a lifetime; however, there are many far better alternatives to enjoy in lieu of eating greasy fried fish AGAIN for Good Friday.
1. The Angry Crab Shack - Call this a "choose your own adventure" and hang onto your seat, because some incredible flavors are about to ensue. Start by picking your protein, ranging from shrimp, mussels or lobster, to King Crab and Crawfish, then choose from seven tasty sauces and a spice level from 1-5, depending how how adventurous you're feeling. Your server will bring you a traditional bag boil filled with your creation in minutes and things will get both messy and delicious from that point forward. There are six Valley-wide locations to choose from: http://www.angrycrabshack.com/locations/
2. Oregano's Pizza Bistro - Don’t feel like you have to shy away from pizza this Lent season – Oregano’s has you covered with plenty of Good Friday topping options: fresh mushrooms, onions, peppers, olives, extra cheese, and the list goes on! However, another dish to keep in your back pocket this Friday is the Lady is a Scampi dish. This bowl of high society taste includes about half a pound of big, tail-on shrimp, mixed with spiral pasta, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and imported Parmesan cheese, all swimming happily in delicious chipotle sauce. locations visit: http://oreganos.com/locations/
3. Taco Guild- The Taco Guild could be the new go-to during Fridays in Lent for patrons who want to feel like they're actually dining inside of a Catholic church. With high-beam ceilings, crosses and gorgeous stained-glass windows, along with plenty of meatless options, Opt for the Tropical Ono tacos with Menonita cheese, roasted-tomato salsa, coconut slaw, mango, tomato and cilantro, or the Yucatan Shrimp taco filled with green cabbage, slaw and avocado for incredible meatless fare and this well known Phoenix Mexican staple. For more info visit: http://tacoguild.com/
4. Bluewater Grill- Voted "Best Seafood in the Valley" which means there are so many options for the perfect Good Friday experience it's hard to pinpoint where to begin. One surefire hit is the Chipotle Blackened Swordfish perfectly prepared then served with Chipotle dirty rice, sweet corn and avocado relish. Another masterfully crafted seafood dish is the Seared Eastern Sea Scallops sautéed in olive oil, with poached shallots, spinach, oyster mushrooms & citrus soy beurre blanc. It's worth noting, their Sushi is fresh and delicious and happy hours begins at 3:30 p.m. so tell the boss you're taking off early today. Check out the menu and location by visiting: www.bluewatergrill.com/locations/phoenix#menus
5. Kneaders Bakery & Cafe - Don’t have the time for a sit-down restaurant? Swing by any of the 14 Valley-wide locations of Kneaders Bakery & Cafe to pick up a yummy meat-free sandwich, salad or soup on Good Friday. The Café Provolone Muenster Cheese Melt is sure-fire crowd pleaser. The melt includes three layers of French Country Sourdough bread with Muenster cheese, provolone cheese and mouthwatering fresh pesto butter. Pair it with a soup or salad in a 12 ounce sourdough bread bowl. Cream of Broccoli is served Mondays, Wednesdays and of course—this Good Friday. https://www.kneaders.com/
Lady is a Scampi from Oregano's Pizza Bistro - stop drooling and start driving.
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