UEDF Fish & Chips was a fish and chip shop in Altadena, California.
Overview
UEDF Fish & Chips was founded in 1998 by Abdul Muhammad, originally to help the Masjid Al-Taqwa move from its previous location on Fair Oaks Avenue to its current location on Lake Avenue, both in Altadena.[1]
The acronym "UEDF" stands for the United Economic Development Fund, a non-profit organization established by Muhammad to aid in the economic empowerment of Altadena's local African American community.[1] Both the UEDF and the restaurant shared facilities,[2] with Muhammad and his wife, Regina C. Grimes, purchasing both the property hosting both entities and the building for the Masjid Al-Taqwa which was located next door.[1]
The restaurant was destroyed in the 2025 Eaton Fire.[3]
Menu and offerings
UEDF Fish & Chips was noted for serving halal fried chicken, coleslaw, yams, potato salad, black-eyed peas, and hushpuppies,[2] in addition to standard fish and chips made with either tilapia, catfish or red snapper.[4]
The restaurant's fish and chips was locally regarded, leading to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune listing UEDF Fish & Chips as one of the eight best fish and chip shops in the San Gabriel Valley.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Sapphos Environmental, Inc. (September 8, 2020). Altadena African American Historic Resources Survey (PDF) (Report). Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning. p. 4-25. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Cooking up community commitment at Altadena's UEDF Fish & Chips". Pasadena Weekly. June 10, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ Ochoa, Laurie (January 11, 2025). "Altadena's tight-knit food community hit hard by Eaton fire". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Shindler, Merrill (April 28, 2020). "8 best places for fish and chips in the San Gabriel Valley". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
