A Dead Fish Story Who would name a restaurant “The Dead Fish”? The chef explains: When I was a boy growing up in Italy, I loved to watch my Nonna (grandma) work in the kitchen. The catch of the day-be it calamari, crab or a variety of fresh fish-was magic in Nonna’s able hands. Now my Nonna was a little Italian grandma with a big Italian heart. Friends, neighbors, even the local fishermen all knew, if you made your way to Nonna’s when you smelled that wonderful fish cooking, you’d be welcome to a plate. With so many people clamoring for her cooking, Nonna couldn’t be bothered with small details. She never followed a recipe-she just stirred and sampled. And she never remembered the names of the fish she used!! Whenever I would ask, “Nonna, what kind of fish is this?” she would shrug her shoulders and smile – “IT’S A DEAD FISH!!” Everyone laughed and had a great time. With fond memories of my Nonna, I welcome you to THE DEAD FISH.
Because "Live Fish" would suggest an aquarium, not a restaurant.
The owner is from a village along the coast of Italy. His grandmother used to cook freshly caught fish every day. When someone would what she was cooking she would respond "dead fish". When the owner opened his restaurant he named after his beloved grandmothers response.
Sonja nailed it
I'm with others who prefer our fish to be cooked. Unless it it is Sushi!
Because the fish are dead. Lol
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