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River Fish Market Closes After 90 Years | Huntsville News
The River Fish Market, Birmingham’s beloved seafood staple for nearly 90 years, has shut down for good — and its building is gone. More than just a fish joint, it was a community heartbeat, serving fried catfish, snapper sandwiches, and even selling its own seasoning to restaurants. Owner Wilson Crasta battled soaring electric bills and a crushing bureaucratic snafu: despite being in a food desert, he was repeatedly denied EBT and food stamp acceptance — a stark contrast to his predecessor, Carlos Yacoub, who had no such issues. Still, loyal customers — from politicians to regulars — kept…
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