Milwaukee Fish Fry

A visualization and guided imagery activity for a Milwaukee Fish Fry

Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down. Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes.

Imagine yourself walking down a bustling street in Milwaukee. You can hear the sounds of cars honking and people chatting as they pass by. The people are chatting about the beautiful sunny weather. It is a warm summer evening. 

You turn a corner and see a sign for a fish fry. The smell of freshly fried fish wafts through the air, making your mouth water. It is Friday in Milwaukee, and you can go almost anywhere to get a fish fry. Today, you decided to stick close to home and try a fish fry that is within walking distance of your home. 

You walk inside and are greeted by the warm, inviting atmosphere. The walls are adorned with sports memorabilia and the sound of lively chatter fills the room. It is busy, but the waitress is able to find you a table by the window. 

You take a seat at a table and peruse the menu. There are so many delicious options to choose from, including fried cod, fried haddock, and fried perch. You decide to order the fish fry, which comes with potato pancakes, coleslaw, and rye bread.

As you wait for your food, you sip on an Old Fashioned cocktail. The sweet and bitter flavors mingle on your tongue, whetting your appetite for the meal to come. The drink is a Milwaukee staple for a fish fry. It is important to remember that an Old Fashioned in Milwaukee will always be a Brandy, not Whiskey unless ordered. The choice of Sweet or Sour is sometimes given, but the traditional recipe calls for sweet soda, Brandy, and orange and cherry garnish. 

Your food arrives and it looks delicious. The fish is golden brown and crispy, the potato pancakes are perfectly seasoned, and the coleslaw adds a refreshing crunch. The fish fry is perfect, it looks exactly like the website said it would.

You take a bite and savor the flavors. The fish is tender and flaky, the potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the coleslaw adds a tangy contrast to the rich flavors of the fish. It is delicious. 

As you eat, you feel relaxed and content. You are surrounded by good food, good company, and good vibes.

When you finish your meal, you sit back with a satisfied sigh. You feel grateful for this experience and for the memories you’ve made.

Take a few more deep breaths before slowly opening your eyes. Take this feeling of relaxation and contentment with you as you go about your day.