Got lutefisk?

Tom Wallace, Star Tribune

Prepping the portions of lutefisk in the Pearson's kitchen.

Last update: November 11, 2009 - 5:55 PM

Are you hungry for some dried cod soaked in lye? Here are some local spots that offer this Scandinavian specialty. For other locations, check out the website of Jim Harris, who tracks the case of the elusive whitefish at www.lutefiskloverslifeline.com.

Pearson's Restaurant: Daily through Jan. 15 or until lutefisk is gone. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. $15-$17. 3808 W. 50th St., Mpls., 612-927-4464.

Christ Lutheran Church: 3-6: 30 p.m. Sat. $18. Reservations required. 641 89th Av. NE., Blaine. 763-784-9105.

Jax Café: Nov. 27 (Friday after Thanksgiving) through mid-January. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. $15.95-$18.95. Reservations recommended. 1928 University Ave. NE., Mpls. 612-789-7297.

Mindekirken Norwegian Memorial Church: 2:30-6 p.m. Nov. 21. $9-$18. No tickets sold at the door unless the dinner is not sold out. 924 E. 21st St., Mpls. 612-874-0716.

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church: Dec. 4. 3-7 p.m. $5-$15. 5025 Knox Av. S., Mpls. 612-926-7651.

American Swedish Institute: 3 and 6 p.m. Dec. 6. $8-$21. Reserve early. 2600 Park Av. S., Mpls. 612-871-4907.

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