As I was viewing the fish placed in our deli counter today, I couldn't help but recall Carl Sandberg's poem about the Jewish fish crier on Maxwell Sreet whose "face is that of a man terribly glad to be selling fish, terribly glad that God made fish, and customers to whom he may call his ware from his pushcart." So from pushcart to deli counter, Chicago's Jewish community has always loved its favorite fish delicacies, whether it be sable, whitefish, herring, lox or gefilte fish. Stop by the deli counter at Max and Benny's and see our fish on display, as we too are "terribly glad to be selling fish."
Cousin Richie
Hmm, I would imagine Ann Sathers writing about Carl Sandburg, so I'm impressed that Marvin has graced the website with the gritty evocation of our Maxwell Street heritage.
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Jerry