Calumet Fisheries back in business seven months after devastating fire

A Southeast Side seafood institution is officially back in business. Hundreds stood in line Saturday to welcome back Calumet Fisheries, which was devastated by an electrical fire in November. Calumet Fisheries has served Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs for nearly a century, but after the fire, customers have waited seven months to return. RELATED: Fire erupts at Calumet Fisheries on 95th StreetLocated at 95th Street, even a gloomy sky and rain didn't stop the long line of vehicles.

Two days later, fire happened," said Javier Magallanes, a manager. Offerings from the restaurant included frog legs, scallops, and one of the most popular dishes, smoked shrimp. "I ordered catfish dinner, oyster, scallops and shrimp," said Emma Norise, a customer. Typically on weekends, they see 200-300 patrons. On Saturday, they hoped to serve about 700, including Norise, who has been a regular since childhood.

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