The origin story of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, invented in Cincinnati 63 years ago
Lent is officially underway, which means a certain Cincinnati invention is back in the spotlight: the McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.

Lent, Fish Sandwiches and fasting

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McDonald’s, Jack in the Box among restaurant chains rolling out Lenten seafood promotions
McDonald’s heavily promotes its Filet-O-Fish sandwich, made from Alaska pollock, every Lenten season, but Jack in the Box’s limited-time Fish Sandwich, also made with Alaska pollock, has been a fan favorite year after year, too, Jack in the Box Vice President of Product Marketing and Culinary Innovation Anna Gabele told SeafoodSource.
The origins of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish trace back to Cincinnati
Hundreds of thousands of Cincinnati Area residents got their ashes Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent and Fish Fry Season.
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Origins of the Filet-O-Fish: Created to serve a local Catholic community
In the early 1960s, Lou Groen had the idea to add a fish sandwich to the menu of his Cincinnati McDonald’s franchise to give the local Catholic community a meatless option during Lent. The rest, as they say,
Fish sandwiches, seafood return to menus in time for Lent. Where can you get them?
Best known for its fried chicken and biscuits, Popeyes is bringing back two seafood options for Lent. The flounder fish sandwich and shrimp tackle box are returning to menus for a limited time, the Louisiana kitchen said March 5. Customers can find both offerings at Popeyes restaurants nationwide.