Little pub in St. Augustine called Scarlett O'Hara's had the best fish and chip in town. Me and my ex went every Sunday. They served Pollock. Sadly they lost their lease a few years ago.
Fish and Chips
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Little pub in St. Augustine called Scarlett O'Hara's had the best fish and chip in town. Me and my ex went every Sunday. They served Pollock. Sadly they lost their lease a few years ago.
DWalt
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I bet that not more than one person in a thousand today has any idea of who Arthur Treacher was. I remember an AT that had one of those double decker London busses parked in front of it. A real one, it was even drivable.
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If I hadn't swore I'd never drive I-4 farther than the Sanford Airport after my dad died in 21, and my mom got a winter place in Ormond Beach. I'd drive to Orland to check out Gordan Ramsey's Fish and Chips.
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips | Orlando | Restaurants
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips | Orlando | Restaurants
UncleEd
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Some years ago a guy in the food distribution business said
the best way to go with fish is frozen shortly after gutting,
deboning. As he said fish doesn't have a very long "fresh"
shelf life and the way to keep it from smelling like "fish" is to
freeze it. Then the fish can be held or shipped all around
the country without any ill effects.
I've found Publix has a large variety of Publix brand frozen fish and never had a bad experience with any whether baked or
pan fried with my own seasonings to taste.
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THE PILGRIM
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A while back - my Bride and I were in this really busy Hong Kong lunch place.
For some reason she ordered Fish.
They were apparently out of that fish so they sent a runner to resupply.
He returned with a live fish in a plastic bag, held it up for us to see.
Then her cooked fish was served so fast I couldn’t believe it!
They either had a Blast Furnace back there or served her another fish!
For some reason she ordered Fish.
They were apparently out of that fish so they sent a runner to resupply.
He returned with a live fish in a plastic bag, held it up for us to see.
Then her cooked fish was served so fast I couldn’t believe it!
They either had a Blast Furnace back there or served her another fish!
cherrypointmarine
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I HATE the Cheesecake Factory . They try to have too many dishes and they don't do any of them well . They'd be better off having fewer dishes and doing them well .
The cheesecake is another story . I don't like cheesecake , but my wife introduced me to one of theirs . It's a Key Lime / Mango with a great crust . That's my go to birthday cake now , not cheap but the taste is out of this world . Just my 2 cents ......
The cheesecake is another story . I don't like cheesecake , but my wife introduced me to one of theirs . It's a Key Lime / Mango with a great crust . That's my go to birthday cake now , not cheap but the taste is out of this world . Just my 2 cents ......
I can't believe that LVSteve hasn't mentioned the famous Las Vegas version of this delicacy. Here's a photo of the classic LV method of preparing them:
Of course, in Las Vegas they're called fission chips.
Of course, in Las Vegas they're called fission chips.
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Miss and always will miss A.T. fish and chips. Back in late 60s we used to eat there several times a week.
Years ago late wife and I used to eat at “ The Salty Pelican” on Amelia Island. Several times when we were on the upper deck saw pick up trucks pull up and park across the street. Guy got out opened large coolers and had to use both arms to carry large bags of FRESH shrimp into kitchen side entrance, same with fish.
Also “ Corkey Bells” in Fleming Island and Platka have some of the Best seafood. Both are on Rt. 17 and easy to find.
“Benito’s” on 220 in “ The Silos” strip mall in Fleming Island is the best Italian place we found. Very small place, seats around 20 and has a daily lunch buffet. Gun club buddy turned me on to it and we eat there when bumming around.
Years ago late wife and I used to eat at “ The Salty Pelican” on Amelia Island. Several times when we were on the upper deck saw pick up trucks pull up and park across the street. Guy got out opened large coolers and had to use both arms to carry large bags of FRESH shrimp into kitchen side entrance, same with fish.
Also “ Corkey Bells” in Fleming Island and Platka have some of the Best seafood. Both are on Rt. 17 and easy to find.
“Benito’s” on 220 in “ The Silos” strip mall in Fleming Island is the best Italian place we found. Very small place, seats around 20 and has a daily lunch buffet. Gun club buddy turned me on to it and we eat there when bumming around.
I'm going to drop some tilapia fillets into a pot of hot oil later along with some shrimp and hushpuppies. They'll be just fine.
When MsNative heard of my plans she moaned and groaned about eating bottom feeders. Not strictly true but I told her "Sweetie they're farm raised plus you love for catfish (definite bottom feeder) and shrimp (scavenger)".
When MsNative heard of my plans she moaned and groaned about eating bottom feeders. Not strictly true but I told her "Sweetie they're farm raised plus you love for catfish (definite bottom feeder) and shrimp (scavenger)".
50 years ago there was an Alfie's fish and chips in Amarillo, TX. My wife and I used to eat there quite often. I haven't had decent fish and chips since they closed.
I remember him from his days as a character actor, typically playing an English butler. He became even more famous when he became the announcer/sidekick on the Merv Griffin Show. He was able to capitalize on that fame by opening up his fish & chips chain. I never ate there because there wasn't one near where I lived, so I don't know how good they were.
When I lived in California, I'd eat at H. Salt which had pretty good food. They had a policy of accepting British money. After my first trip to Europe, I had a few British coins left over (and that's about all I had left), so I went to my local H. Salt, and they did accept my coins as payment.
Today, about all we have around here is a Long John Silver's, sad to say. The food is not particularly good, and the closest store always gets our order wrong, so fish & chips have been missing from our diet for quite some time.
DWalt
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AT's food was good, except my visits were few and long ago. They were usually busy. I don't know why all of them closed.
I did visit some F&C shops in London but that was over 50 years ago and I don't remember much. Also visited Wimpy's in London several times. Wonder if they are still around?
I did visit some F&C shops in London but that was over 50 years ago and I don't remember much. Also visited Wimpy's in London several times. Wonder if they are still around?
Grilled wait staff? Izzat a new delicacy?
On a more serious note, we're spoiled here in the PNW. If you can't find good seafood, either by yanking it out of the water yourself or buying it somewhere, you're not really trying. Apart from various smaller eateries, Ivar's is the place to go for good, mainstream fish & chips.
Seafood Bars — Ivar's
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Fishinfool
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Back in the 1980's, I used to love eating at Aurthur Treachers Fish & Chips. I haven't seen any near me here in PA.
The best fish & chips I have had have been prepared streamside with battered walleye filets and a bag of steak fries, deep fried in a cast iron pan over an open fire. Schedule yourself an extra hour or two for the post lunch nap..
Larry
The best fish & chips I have had have been prepared streamside with battered walleye filets and a bag of steak fries, deep fried in a cast iron pan over an open fire. Schedule yourself an extra hour or two for the post lunch nap..
Larry
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I grew up in the restaurant business with my father owning several businesses in that arena. I learned a few road trip tips about good food and places not to eat. Never drive into a place that has no customers parked out front; do not order a BBQ sandwich at a Chinese noodle house; if its new on the menu wait a few weeks and then comeback and check it out; if its a specialty house, order the special. Fish and chips should be ordered in London England, only. It should be enjoyed on the banks of the Thames River. Pizza is more American then Italian and chow mien noodles are 100% American! My wife always says I am in a rut about the restaurants where we are patrons. Its because they never disappoint me with their quality and have met my expectations over the years. Only when they change cooks are they at risk?
I grew up in the restaurant business with my father owning several businesses in that arena. I learned a few road trip tips about good food and places not to eat. Never drive into a place that has no customers parked out front; do not order a BBQ sandwich at a Chinese noodle house; if its new on the menu wait a few weeks and then comeback and check it out; if its a specialty house, order the special. Fish and chips should be ordered in London England, only. It should be enjoyed on the banks of the Thames River. Pizza is more American then Italian and chow mien noodles are 100% American! My wife always says I am in a rut about the restaurants where we are patrons. Its because they never disappoint me with their quality and have met my expectations over the years. Only when they change cooks are they at risk?
Back a few years, my dad was on the board of the Enviromental Learning Center at the local community college. When they would have their fundraising auctions, he would donate a guided salmon fishing trip and a riverside gourmet meal of planked salmon with all the trimmings. My mom and brother would take one boat to the island and set up the lunch space while my dad guided the "dudes" out fishing. At lunch time they would go to the island and have lunch then they were supposed to go back out for more fishing. After a big lunch and some wine to go with, every time the "dudes" would go home afterwards to take a nap. The my mom and brother would get in the boat with my dad and fish until sundown. Never had a complaint and several people bid on it again the next year.
our area has a great tradition of Fish Fry Fridays during lent... we go to the Greek Orthodox church more than most others... now I need to go to one of the British Pubs to snag some in the near future...
Want fish & chips? Go to England, nothing beats it here!! Don't forget the mushy peas!
DWalt
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The last time I ate anything in London I got a case of food poisoning.
