Ma Baensch

You probably know Ma Baensch from the refrigerator section at your local Milwaukee grocer. They do one thing, herring. They do it very, very well. This little fish comes from Nova Scotia right to the packing plant in Milwaukee where it it is packaged in little glass jars of either a white wine or sour cream and chive variety. There is no skimping with quality anywhere along the process, everything is top notch here!
Their packing facility is located at the intersection of humboldt and locust and quite easy to miss. This little spot has always fascinated me as (unfortunately) they do not have a factory store and no one ever seems to be there… very Willy Wonkaesque «nobody ever goes in, nobody ever comes out!» But I can only imagine the inside being a plethora of fishy, crazy goodness!
If you’ve tried Vita herring or some other brand of this funky fish, you’re not doing yourself any favors by saving the buck. Go get some (yes, right now!) and experience the real deal.