He caught you a delicious bass. ‘Sheepshead Bay Pier, 6:30am. Sunscreen in one hand and coffee in the other. I’m sleepy, sweaty and armed with no fishing experience, if you don’t count accidentally dropping a fishing pole into a lake when I was eight. Walking down the pier towards me is my unofficial First Mate, local fisherman and bartender Lucas Finelli, who is here to convince me that I, Hope “Mosquito Magnet Sunburnt Prone Can’t Swim To Save My Life” Morawa, can successfully fish in Brooklyn. I first met Finelli when he started bartending at Crown Heights’ popular Cajun spot Catfish, where I serve brunch with a winning smile on my face. Within a week of Finelli’s arrival, Catfish began to feature fresh-caught specials ranging from ceviche to pan-seared bronzino with capers. I soon found myself opting out of the free family meals after my shift and paying full price for the fish instead. To my surprise, I later discovered… Read More
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