Feed the multitudes on Good Friday.
Prepare a feast-worthy supper for family and friends by getting fish—more than two pieces of course—at the following four markets. Many offer options such as whole, fillet, head off or simply cleaned. Plan to shop at these markets soon to avoid sky-high prices and long lines. While there, check out the bakery sections; there’s sure to be more than five loaves of bread.
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The Atlanta Fish Market: Fish are flown in daily at this Buckhead market, and because of this, the menu changes often. Fear not; there's usually over 100 variety of fish, so chances are you'll find just what you need for Good Friday and beyond.
265 Pharr Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-262-3165. www.buckheadrestaurants.com/atlanta-fish-market.
Oakhurst Farmers Market: This community-size market offers big options with a variety of fish such as grouper, flounder, Scottish salmon, trout and more in its seafood case. Fresh baked breads are an option here too.
650 East Lake Dr., Decatur. 678-732-3109. www.oakhurstmarket.com.
Your DeKalb Farmers Market: Stock up on everything you need and want for a Good Friday feast. This gargantuan-size market offers a bevy of fish including red grouper, snapper, shark, porgy, barracuda and wild caught Alaskan sockeye salmon. Customers can have their whole fish cleaned and filleted while waiting or shopping for bread at the adjacent in-house bakery. On the weekends the bakery department offers free samples, so you can taste test before buying.
3000 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur. 404-377-6400. www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com.
Buford Highway Farmers Market: Everything you need for a great Good Friday meal is here. The seafood department offers snapper, tilapia, mahi mahi, sea bass and more—all available in one of eight cuts. Since it's an international market, there's a myriad of ethnic foods and spices, fresh produce and baked goods as well.
5600 Buford Hwy. N.E., Doraville. 770-455-0770. www.aofwc.com.
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