shrimp shack
As a young person, we use to stop at a shrimp shack at or around 29th and S. Ashland Avenue. Hubby thinks he remembers the name being "Anderson's". Noticed about 8 years ago that it is now gone completely, shack and all. Every time we visit Chicago we try to find someone who remembers this unsightly but wonderfully tastey establishment.
Can anyone help with this? The fried shrimp smothered in sause in a "to go" box was to "die for!"
By mostlymarilyn
on Apr 3, 2005 05:29 PM
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Was this on the east side of Ashland, hard by the south branch of the Chicago River, north of I-55, near the guy who sold watermelons out of a truck? If so, I too, recall the place but don't know where it has gone.
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Growing up on the south side I remember Anderson's very well. Was always a bone of contention between my younger brother and myself as he preferred Lawrence Fisheries on Canal & the river. Problem was solved when we each got our driver's license and didn't have to bug Dad anymore.I moved to Florida in 67' but on my return trips "home" I frequent Lawrence Fisheries with my brother since Anderson's doesn't exist any more.38 years removed from Chicago, but I still missVito & Nick's, Al's, Fat Johnny's, etc., etc.
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This place was by far the best fried shrimp place around. I never knew what happened but would seriously like to know. The place was always crowded and then one day it was gone. Their shrimp and hot sauce was amazing. I wish I knew where I could get some Anderson's.
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This place was by far the best fried shrimp place around. I never knew what happened but would seriously like to know. The place was always crowded and then one day it was gone. Their shrimp and hot sauce was amazing. I wish I knew where I could get some Anderson's.
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I remember Andersons being crowed all the time day or night I have yet,To find a place that makes shrimp the way they did hope to hear from some one who knows what happened to the best shrimp place in chi town
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Hi Everyone! This post made me cry, and I'm not sure if anyone will reply to me. My name is Amy Andersen(well now Ortiz) and my dad used to own J.K Andersen and son's shrimp on Ashland. My dad used to make the best shrimp in the world, he passed away in 2005 and so did his recipes! I can talk to some of my aunts and even my mom to see if I can recreate his wonderful food (Since I have been able too in the past) I want to thank everyone for your kind words, my Dad would be very happy to know so many people loved his shrimp. As for what happened to the business, the city of Chicago wanted that plot of land to build a park, bought my dad out, and from what I read, never built the park. Such a shame. Thanks again, you all have made my day!
-Amy Andersen
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Amy, I just posted a question on facebook because i couldn't remember the name! I have to tell you that I LOVED your fathers shrimps and hot sauce. As soon as I got my drivers license that was one of the first places I went to. That place should have been a Chicago landmark. I hope you can get a hold of the recipes soon! Resurrecting those shrimp and hot sauce would make a lot of folks very happy. You have to put them in the chinese take out containers as well! Did you used to work there?
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Amy Many memories come to pass from Anderson Shrimp house and till this day have not found It Equal any where,I really Loved that Shrimp Sauce and the fried Cat Fish and there are a lot of Delicious and wonderful Memories in our Hearts of Ex patrons but like any thing else it had to come to an End and it is truly Missed by all.God Bless
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