Sunday, July 06, 2008 | 4:28 p.m.

A Grill Like Dear Ol' Dad's

by Mimi Kopulos
One evening I craved something rich in omega-3 fatty acids: fried catfish. And I knew just where to go to satisfy my craving: Romanelli Grill.

I grew up a few blocks from Romanelli's. It'd been years since I'd eaten there, so the moment I walked in the front door I was struck by nostalgia. I'd usually gone there with my parents.

My dad was a fish salesman, and every day after work he "stopped off" at Romanelli's for a couple of cold ones. I can still hear my mom shou ...

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Posted by: Maureen nash
Comment: #1
Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:23 PM

Mimi< This one brought back a rush of memories and tears, Romanelli's was where our family went on Friday's for catfish growing up. Though, I am not particularly found of that fish, the owners wife would always give Kellee and I candy necklaces. And the shirley temples! After dad passed away, Mom and I went about twice a month until she passed away. The day we buried her, Kellee and her family and mine went there before the Mass. NOw it is the GAF too bad others won't have those experiences. Mo

Posted by: ak
Comment: #2
Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:56 PM

Good stuff Mimi!!

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