Is Cod fish Kosher?

Cod (in the genus Gadus) can refer to several commonly eaten species of fish. The most common cods are the Atlantic cod and the Pacific cod. These cods have a white flesh and a delicate flavor. Atlantic cod (along with the fish haddock) is a popular fish used in...

Is Haddock fish Kosher?

Haddock (known by the scientific name of Melanogrammus aeglefinus), is a saltwater fish that is a member of the cod family. It is found in the North Atlantic ocean and is fished year round. Haddock is a popular type of fish to eat, and is often found smoked. It is...

Is Basa fish Kosher?

Basa (known by the scientific name of Pangasius bocourti), is a member of the catfish family. (It should NOT be confused with bass fishes, which are typically kosher). Basa, like other members of the catfish family, do not have scales, which is a requirement for a...

Is Ono fish Kosher?

You may have never heard of a fish called “ono” unless you’ve been to the Hawaiian Islands. That’s because ono is the Hawaiian name for the fish more commonly referred to as “wahoo.” Since wahoo is a kosher fish, that means that ono...

Is Wahoo fish Kosher?

Wahoo (known by its scientific name as Acanthocybium solandri) is a fish in the same family as mackerels and tunas. It has tiny scales, two dorsal fins, and sharp teeth. In Hawaii, wahoo fish is called ono.   According to Chabad, who received their information...

Wildfire Vegetarian Menu Options

Wildfire is a restaurant with locations in Illinois, Minnesota, and Virginia. While many of their offerings contain meat or seafood, they do have a fair number of vegetarian items. Below you will find a list of vegetarian menu options at Wildfire according to their...

Wildfire Vegan Menu Options

Wildfire is a restaurant that boasts steaks, chops, and seafood (so much so that it’s practically their slogan). This does not sound promising for someone who follows a vegan diet. However, I contacted their corporate office to find out which menu options are...

Edo Japan Vegetarian Menu Options

Edo Japan features Japanese Teppanyaki-style cooking, with locations in both Canada and the US. In addition to cuisine cooked on the Teppanyaki grill, Edo Japan also serves sushi, soups, noodles, and bento boxes. I contacted their corporate headquarters to find out...

Edo Japan Vegan Menu Options

Edo Japan is a Canada-based restaurant featuring Teppanyaki-style Japanese cuisine. It has over one hundred locations, with restaurants in both Canada and the US. I reached out to their corporate headquarters to find out which menu items are considered vegan. You will...

Keg Steakhouse Vegetarian Menu Options

Steakhouses are not usually the place to find vegetarian dishes. That being said, I contacted the corporate headquarters of Keg Steakhouse to find out which items would be suitable for vegetarians. You will find their list below.   For vegan menu options at Keg...