The Alexia Fall Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

Doug’s Fish Fry glows as evening sets in on Friday in Skaneateles. Photo by Kailyn Peng

Doug’s Fish Fry glows as evening sets in on Friday in Skaneateles. Photo by Kailyn Peng

COMMUNITY ON A PLATE

By Kailyn Peng

Published

At Doug’s Fish Fry, laughter blends with the sound of sizzling fryers. Everyone knows your name here, and familiar voices echo as locals are called over the speaker to claim their orders. Since 1982, Doug’s has been a place where food, friendship and hometown pride unite.

Story Credits

Kailyn Peng

Kailyn
Peng

    Coached by

    Joe McNally headshot

    Joe
    McNally

      Heather Ainsworth

      Heather
      Ainsworth