tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27144163042461860872024-02-07T01:40:22.813-04:00Tasty Fish And ChipsFish And Chips From Around the World.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-42581004642104249302014-10-28T09:06:00.002-03:002014-10-28T09:06:13.129-03:00An update of sorts. I just realized I have a lot of old fish and chips reviews that I've never published. I don't even know now if I could remember the details of each. I do have photos though so I guess that information might be useful to some.<br />
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Sorry I haven't been keeping up with the reviews. Sometimes I just want to go out to eat and not have to take a picture or take notes about the meal. I probably don't eat out as much these days either.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-90506793741331258792013-07-10T14:42:00.000-03:002013-07-10T14:44:48.091-03:00Maritime Museum of the Atlantic fish truckWhere: <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=44.647059,-63.570977&hl=en&sll=44.646788,-63.570572&sspn=0.001525,0.002411&t=h&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=19&z=19">Chip truck by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic</a>.<br />
When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013.<br />
What: Two piece fish and chips, $8.50, taxes incl.<br />
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Today I was really good and brought my lunch from home. I even had a big salad that I was really looking forward to eat, but then when I got to work I realized I forgot the home made vinaigrette at home. Salad without salad dressing is just boring. I don't like vegetables that much, you know?<br />
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Since I'm working a new job down town I decided to check out a fish and chips truck near my work. This truck has been around for many years and is always parked outside the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, at least during warm weather.<br />
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It was cold and overcast today and there was no line-up when I arrived at the truck at a little bit past 1pm. I checked out the menu on the front of the truck, and decided on a two piece fish and chips, since I was very hungry.<br />
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A man opened the order window to take my order. He was very friendly and even made a joke with me. I didn't have to wait very long for my order; maybe five minutes. The truck is fairly small, but there is a counter on the side, to the left of the ordering window, where you can pick up your food. Also on this counter are some condiments: ketchup, white and malt vinegar, and salt. While I was waiting the lady working there asked me if I wanted tartar sauce and if I needed my order to go or not. She also offered me packets up ketchup but I opted to just squirt some on my fries once she handed me my order.<br />
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I decided to eat back at my office since it wasn't very nice outside. I took a photo as soon as I sat down and that is what you see above. The fish looked very nice and there were a lot of fries! I didn't find the batter very crispy, but that may have been because I carried it back to my office in a styrofoam container. But I could tell that it light and not doughy like you sometimes fine. The fish inside was very fresh, with a nice flakiness to it and not over cooked.<br />
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I liked that you get a big pile of hand cut fries too. Again, I think the fries would have been better if I had eaten them there at the site, rather than bring them back to my desk. Styrofoam has a way of steaming the food inside, making it slightly mushy. I did eat both pieces of fish and almost all of the fries though. I don't particularly care for the Kraft tartar sauce, so I don't know why I even took some. I guess I forgot what it tastes like. Plenty of people like the Kraft tartar sauce though, and I wasn't expecting the home made kind anyway.<br />
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I would visit this truck again, perhaps on a sunny day to get the fish a second time or maybe try the poutine.<br />
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I give this fish truck 2.5 little fishies out of 5.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-85398082413212234012013-07-01T09:22:00.000-03:002016-09-18T15:07:12.197-03:00Your Father's Moustache Where: <a href="http://yourfathersmoustache.ca/">Your Father's Moustache</a>, <a href="https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=5686+Spring+Garden+Rd+Halifax&hnear=5686+Spring+Garden+Rd,+Halifax,+Nova+Scotia+B3J+1H5&t=h&z=16">5686 Spring Garden Rd Halifax, NS</a>.<br />
When: Thursday, May 3, 2012.<br />
What: Two piece fish and chips, $14.50+tax.<br />
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This is an old review from last year that I forgot to post.<br />
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I generally do like Your Father's Moustache, but I did not like these fish and chips. They have these fries that are coated with some kind of crispy stuff and I don't like them. I would prefer hand cut fries or just regular McCain's type frozen fries over those crispy ones.<br />
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I found the batter very greasy and the fish was mushy.The pieces of fish were quite large at least but there is not much to say about it really. I was disappointed.<br />
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You get packets of tartar sauce and white vinegar, pus some coleslaw on the side.<br />
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I give Your Father's Moustache 2 little fishies out of 5.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-51272075828745334302013-03-22T11:03:00.002-03:002013-03-22T11:03:56.285-03:00Canadian Living: Best Fish and Chips in CanadaYou may have read a recent Canadian Living article about the best fish and chips in Canada, or heard about it on the news. I saw the story on the local CBC evening news and then everyone started telling me about it. I waited for the article to appear on the Canadian Living website before sharing it here.<br />
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There are only eight places across Canada listed in the article. It would have been nice if they had a found a fish and chips restaurant for every province and territory, though maybe that is a stretch. I think everyone has their favourite place anyway, right?</div>
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I'm not sure I agree that John's Lunch is the best in Canada, or even the province. Certainly they are a popular spot, but also known for their fried clams (I haven't tried them). Personally my favourite place in HRM is Willman's in the North End. I know there are more places I need to try, but I just can't get out much without a car (we all know public transit here isn't the greatest). </div>
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What did you think of the article? Share your thoughts in the comments!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-91090202644051326032013-02-28T02:26:00.000-04:002013-07-11T09:46:39.336-03:00I haven't posted in a whileI kind of forgot about this blog for a while. My apologies! Thankfully Wendy has posted a few reviews for you. I haven't even had fish and chips much over the last couple of years, or I've been eating fish and chips but not taking good notes. I thought it might be useful for you to have the photos anyway, so I am going to post some pics.<br />
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I hope to get back into reviewing soon, and maybe post some other non-review content as well. Cheers!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-10442437343928597522012-08-02T03:36:00.000-03:002012-08-02T03:36:37.865-03:00Long John Silver's<div>
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When: August 1st, 2012</div>
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What: super sampler, 8-piece panko shrimp platter & crab cakes, $20.65 for everything including tax</div>
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I know that this isn't an official fish & chip shop but they sell fried fish and fries.</div>
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I was rather impressed by the quality of their food for a fast food chain. And look! No after food tummy ache!</div>
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I got a Super Sampler ($7.99), an 8-piece panko shrimp platter ($7.99) and 2 crab cakes ($1.58). The Super Sampler includes a piece of chicken, a piece of fish, 3 butterfly shrimps, popcorn shrimps, hush puppies, coleslaw and fries. The 8-piece panko shrimp platter includes 8 pieces of panko breaded shrimp, a piece of fish, hush puppies, coleslaw and fries.<br />
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The assortment of fried shrimps were rather good. I preferred the panko breaded shrimps the most. I was most impressed with their crab cakes. My previous experiences with crab cakes have been mediocre. These were probably the most tasty crab cakes. I've found other crab cakes to be under seasoned. For a fast food chain, I was rather impressed to find real pieces of crab meat in them.<br />
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The fish wasn't as crunchy as the other items in the platters. I think it has to do with the fact that I got it all to go and they got less crunchy in transit. The fish was labelled as "whitefish". It was bland, tasteless fast food chain fish. Probably frozen.<br />
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I didn't think their tartar sauce was very good but better than ones I've had before. The mayo is not as sweet. The PC Condiments tartar sauce has a Miracle Whip sort of taste. This stuff tasted more like Hellman's. There's a little bitterness to the tartar sauce.<br />
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Long John Silver's was surprisingly good for a fast food chain and if I couldn't locate a fish & chips shop, I'd definitely get my fish fix here rather than the fish offered at other fast food chains. It might be one up from a Filet-O-Fish but it's still miles away from a mom and pop fish & chips shop.<br />
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I give Long John Silver's a 2 out of 5 wee fishies.souvenir kattungehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15521146497983248613noreply@blogger.com0707 NE Rice Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA38.924811712127756 -94.35949087142944338.924425712127757 -94.360107871429449 38.925197712127755 -94.358873871429438tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-90185131000775297952012-07-31T13:28:00.000-03:002012-07-31T13:28:05.126-03:00Milton Fish & ChipsWhere: Milton Fish & Chips<br />
When: July 27th, 2012<br />
What: Lunch special - haddock and chips<br />
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My dad and I took my brother out for lunch at Milton Fish & Chips. (My little brother is doing a summer co-op at a local computer store.)<br />
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We all got the lunch special ($6.85) which was haddock with chips. It's not a big place like Heritage Fish & Chips but I would say that their fish and chips are better. The vibe of this place is "hole in the wall".<br />
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It seems to be a popular lunch place 'cause when we got there (around 1 o'clock), nearly all the tables were occupied and the chef was frying away.<br />
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The fish was really nice. It tasted really fresh and the batter was crisp and not too thick (pictured below). I like it when the batter isn't too thick. I used to "unbatter" my fish half way 'cause I have a grease "threshold". The chips were standard chips. They were more done than those at Heritage. I was happy that they had the PC Condiments tartar sauce.<br />
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I would like to go back and have their halibut and chips in the near future. There's one more fish & chips shop in Milton that I haven't gone to. If I were to choose between this place and Heritage Fish & Chips for lunch, I would pick this place.</div>
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I give the lunch special at Milton Fish & Chips 4 wee fishies out of 5.</div>souvenir kattungehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15521146497983248613noreply@blogger.com2Milton, ON, Canada43.5182991 -79.877404243.3340716 -80.1932612 43.7025266 -79.5615472tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-30290335092362278282012-01-19T11:06:00.002-04:002012-01-19T11:38:14.894-04:00Heritage Fish & ChipsWhere: Heritage Fish & Chips, 840 Main St E, Milton, ON<div>When: First week of January, 2012</div><div>What: Haddock and chips lunch special and fried clams (forgot the price)</div><div><br /></div><div>After moving to Lees Summit, Missouri, my parents moved back to Canada and settled in Milton, Ontario which is sort of next to Mississauga, where I grew up. I once talked about Heritage Fish & Chips with my friend Denise who said, "I hear they have tea cozies on their teapots."</div><div><br /></div><div>I have eaten at Heritage Fish & Chips before. It's true that they have tea cozies on their teapots when you order tea. I didn't order tea this time though.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fredrik and I each had the haddock and chips lunch special and shared an order of fried clams.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/souvenir_kattunge/6615389483/" title="clam strips by souvenir_kattunge, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6615389483_eb8ac96669.jpg" width="374" height="500" alt="clam strips" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The fried clams were pretty good. I don't think I've had enough fried clams to really pass a proper judgement on what is good fried clams. I just know that they're like batter covered elastic bands when they're bad.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/souvenir_kattunge/6615404523/" title="haddock & chips by souvenir_kattunge, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6615404523_0e3b00725a.jpg" width="500" height="374" alt="haddock & chips" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>It's been a while since I had haddock and chips. It was a pretty good portion for a lunch special. I actually didn't end up finishing it. I've learned that haddock is a bit fishier than halibut. That'll teach me to stray from the usual.</div><div><br /></div><div>The fish is beer battered but with not too much batter, which I like. The chips are crispy.</div><div><br /></div><div>The only "downside" is the tartar sauce.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/souvenir_kattunge/6615412971/" title="tartar sauce by souvenir_kattunge, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6615412971_be91f240b8_m.jpg" width="240" height="179" alt="tartar sauce" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/souvenir_kattunge/6674985837/" title="best tartar sauce by souvenir_kattunge, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6674985837_934c57eee7_m.jpg" width="240" height="179" alt="best tartar sauce" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know about you but I have a tartar sauce preference. In fact, I have had conversations about the best tartar sauce. My friends and I find ourselves going back to the ketchup packet packaged tartar sauce (pictured on the right). It doesn't taste like "real" mayo. It's got the right amount of sweetness and tartness. It's just much better than any "homemade" tartar sauce. Heritage Fish & Chips does not have PC Condiments tartar sauce. Most fish and chips places I've eaten at has PC Condiments tartar sauce.</div><div><br /></div><div>Useless info:</div><div>After some research, I found out that my favourite tartar sauce is made by a company that started out making Chinese noodles. The company that makes it is the same company that makes Wing's fortune cookies.</div><div><br /></div><div>I give the lunch special at Heritage Fish & Chips 3 wee fishies out of 5.</div>souvenir kattungehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15521146497983248613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-15212352394884627072012-01-19T10:31:00.005-04:002012-01-19T11:03:05.468-04:00Queen's Fish & Chips<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 18px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"></span><span><span><span><span></span></span>Where: Queen's Fish & Chips, 131 Queen St S, Mississauga (Streetsville), ON<br />When: Wednesday, December 28, 2011<br />What: Halibut and chips, $12 +tax</span></span><div><span><span><br />When I was in high school, I would go for fish & chips once a week with 2 of my friends. Queen's Fish & Chips was the local fish and chips place and they had a $5 special, choice of haddock or cod. My first fish and chips were eaten at Queen's Fish and Chips. After we finished our lunch, I often doodled with the ketchup 'cause they came in squeeze bottles.</span></span></div><div><span><span><br />Since my high school days, more than 10 years ago, Queen's Fish & chips have changed owners on more than one occasion. At one point, Caz's Great Fish took over and changed the name but now it's back to Queen's Fish & Chips.</span></span></div><div><span><span><br />On our recent Canadian visit, I met up with my 2 previous partners-in-crime for fish and chips. The interior is the same as I remember it. In fact, the chairs are the same chairs from when we were in high school. They still write their specials and deals on brightly coloured bristol board.<br />Fredrik and I each got halibut and chips with a pop. They still have lunch specials but I forgot how much those are. They weren't so far off from the old $5 price tag.</span></span></div><div><span><span><br />The fish was beer battered and crispy as always. The chips were a bit lacking but I usually focus on the fish. The ketchup was still in squeeze bottles. I didn't doodle with them as I once did.</span></span></div><div><span><span><br />It wasn't the best fish and chips experience but it certainly wasn't the worst either. Perhaps it</span></span>'s the nostalgia but I'm going to give Queen's Fish & Chips 4 wee fishies out of 5.</div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"></span></span></div></div>souvenir kattungehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15521146497983248613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-40837692881976808432011-05-10T14:46:00.001-03:002011-05-10T14:47:15.070-03:00Andrew's Fish & ChipsWhere: Andrew's Fish & Chips, <a href="http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Halifax,+Halifax+County,+Nova+Scotia,+Canada&ll=44.643692,-63.574458&spn=0.001063,0.002409&z=19">in front of Spring Garden Road Library</a>, Halifax, NS<br />
When: Sunday, May 8, 2011<br />
What: One piece fish and chips, $6.<br />
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I was wandering around downtown Halifax on Sunday and decided to get some fish and chips after my trip to the library. During the warmer months there is usually a chip truck in front of the Spring Garden Road Library. The highly coveted spot in front of the library is very popular among chip truck owners. I hadn't had truck fries in years and decided to treat myself.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Andrew's Fish & Chips sells more than just fries. They sell 1 and 2 piece fish and chips, poutines, and hotdogs, as well as cold drinks. There was no line up on this day, but since it was an overcast Sunday in May, that was not surprising. The truck was staffed by 2 people and my order came quickly. In front of the order window is a shelf with lots of condiments for your fries or hotdogs, including ketchup, mustard, relish, white vinegar and red wine vinegar, tartar sauce, salt and pepper, and sauerkraut. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I took my plate of fish and chips and sat on a bench in front of the library. There were a lot of pigeons around which was kind of gross, but that is not the chip truck's fault. People need to stop feeding the pigeons! *ahem*</div></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">You maybe can't tell from the above photo, but there were a lot of fries. Way too many. I would rather have had 2 pieces of fish and less fries. Well except for the fact that the fish wasn't that great either. The batter was crispy but didn't have much taste to it, and it was really wet on the inside. The fish was also very mushy. I wonder if they pre-cooked the fish or just fried it too long. Hard to know for sure really. The fries were a bit tough, also like they were fried for too long. I wasn't overly impressed, but it was a chip truck after all, and only $6.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Maybe I should make it my goal to try all the chip trucks I can find in the city?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I give Andrew's Fish & Chips 2 little fishies out of 5.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-84937593493035097512011-05-07T18:16:00.001-03:002011-05-10T13:18:58.561-03:00Willman's Seafood on Good Friday<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Where: William's Seafood Restaurant, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Smythe+St,+Fredericton,+Nouveau-Brunswick,+Canada&sll=45.963084,-66.659889&sspn=0.053458,0.115356&hl=en&ie=UTF8&z=18&ll=45.960007,-66.655195&spn=0.001671,0.005364&t=h&om=1&msid=104593840287894767663.00000112481f1f0829b7b&msa=0">Smythe Street</a>, Fredericton, NB<br />
When: Friday, April 22nd, 2011 (Good Friday)<br />
What: Small Fish & Chips and small poutine</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5658320038/" title="Fish and chips and poutine by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="Fish and chips and poutine" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5658320038_17143204f1.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I had my annual fish and chips on Good Friday at William's Seafood in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This year I wanted to get a fish and chips with poutine so that's what I ordered. William's does not have a fish, chips and poutine special on the menu, so you have to order two separate items. I got a small fish and a small poutine. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">As you can see from the photo above, the gravy on the poutine does not look very appetizing. The fries were good as per usual, and so were the curds. It's good that they actually do use real curds and not shredded mozzarella like some places. The gravy was a gelatinous glob with very little flavour. It was almost pudding like, which is not a desirable quality in a gravy. I will definitely pass on the poutine next time I am at William's. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I don't really want to mark this meal too low as the fish was great as <a href="http://tastyfishnchips.blogspot.com/2007/05/williams-seafood.html">usual</a>, but the poutine was disappointing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This time, I give William's Seafood 3 little fishies out of 5.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-13130799556204195542011-03-19T00:24:00.000-03:002011-03-19T00:24:21.936-03:00The Battered FishWhere: <a href="http://www.thebatteredfish.ca/">The Battered Fish</a>, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Scotia+Square+food+court+halifax&aq=&sll=44.649292,-63.577006&sspn=0.002007,0.004817&ie=UTF8&hq=Scotia+Square+food+court&hnear=Halifax,+Halifax+County,+Nova+Scotia,+Canada&ll=44.649284,-63.57728&spn=0.002007,0.004817&t=h&z=18&iwloc=A">Scotia Square Food Court, 1999 Market Street</a>, Halifax, NS<br />
When: Friday, March 11, 2011<br />
What: Two piece fish and chips, $8.49+tax<br />
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This review sort of has a long story behind it. Last September I bought two vouchers from the coupon website <a href="http://www.stealthedeal.com/ref/r221527">Steal The Deal</a> to use at The Battered Fish, Bedford Highway location. The deal was for $10 worth of food for only $5, so kind of like a two for one. I bought two vouchers thinking I could use one for myself and give one to a friend. I didn't get to use them right away, but unfortunately by the time I did plan to use them the Bedford Highway location had shut down for the season.<br />
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I didn't know what to do and was annoyed with myself for waiting too long. I left a message on The Battered Fish Facebook group but figured I was probably out the $10 and didn't think I'd get to use my vouchers. Well apparently they did respond to my Facebook message but I didn't get any notification. In February I got a message from the owner who said he'd be happy to take my vouchers at their new location in Scotia Square. Super awesome!<br />
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This past Friday my friend Tina picked me up and we went to the Scotia Square food court to get our fish and chips. This new location opened in February and it wasn't busy when we arrived late afternoon. There was a bit of confusion at first when I handed over my vouchers, but they had no problem honouring them. We could each get $10 worth of any food we wanted, but we both ordered a two piece fish and chips.<br />
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While waiting I took a look at the various condiments they had on the counter. There were two mustard and ketchup dispensers which is great because I love getting my ketchup in those little paper cups. On the counter were four different types of vinegar, salt and pepper, plus sea salt. When our food was ready we were offered tartar sauce and another type of secret sauce. You could also get a variety of beverages from fountain pop to drinks in glass bottles, including <a href="http://www.drinkpropeller.ca/">Propeller</a> soda.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5518602764/" title="The Battered Fish by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="The Battered Fish" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5018/5518602764_13013506f5.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Our fish and chips came in a box with red and white checked wax paper. At first I did like the presentation and it seemed like the boxes would be great for a meal on the go. I dug into my fries before trying out the fish. I had sprinkled sea salt on them but the salt didn't really stick like ordinary salt would. Maybe it would be better if they provided a smaller grind of sea salt (I know smaller sea salt exists because I've bought it). The fries were really good though; clearly hand cut in a shoe string style which I do like. They were hot, crispy and plenty of them.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5518011653/" title="The Battered Fish by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="The Battered Fish" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5518011653_fb46709ec8.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
The fish was another story. It looked good, but once I cut into it I saw otherwise. The batter was light and crispy in some parts, but it was very oily. This may have been because the box and wax paper didn't allow for absorption of the extra oil, so the fish was sitting in the oil. That is just my guess though. According to their website, the take out boxes are biodegradable. The inside of the fish was alright, without any of the doughy or gooey inside you sometimes get when there is too much batter. It was flaky and had a nice freshness to it, but overall I felt like the fish was just soggy. My friend agreed with me that she found the fish soggy too.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5518603030/" title="The Battered Fish by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="The Battered Fish" height="375" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5259/5518603030_d5a5859b4c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I would be interested to hear if anyone else had the same problem with their fish being soggy. I had high hopes for The Battered Fish but was left with some disappointment. I would go back to try some of the other fried delights on the menu, but it will probably be a while before I try the fish and chips again.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">If you would like to try The Battered Fish, keep an eye out this summer for their locations on the Halifax Waterfront (beside Beavertails), and at 766 Bedford Highway. <br />
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I give The Battered Fish 3 little fishies out of 5.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-8892917205352434532011-03-15T14:42:00.005-03:002011-03-15T14:59:46.746-03:00Islamorada Fish Company<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: 18px; font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"></span><span><span>Where: <a href="http://www.fishcompany.com/Page/Islamorada-Florida.aspx">The Islamorada Fish Company, Islamorada, Florida</a><br />When: Monday, January 31st, 2011<br />What: Fried grouper basket ($17.95+taxes) and fried grouper sandwich (12.95+taxes)<br /></span></span><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/souvenir_kattunge/5529293859/" title="Untitled by souvenir_kattunge, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5529293859_cc0512d574.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My husband and I went on vacation in Florida for a week at the end of January/beginning of February. While the fried grouper we had was not the traditional beer battered fish and chips, I definitely thought it was worth the mention.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The Islamorada Fish Company is apparently a chain establishment but I don't think fried grouper something every location has. We went the location at Islamorada in the Florida Keys. I also doubt the grouper would be as fresh and delicious anywhere else. It was the best fish I've ever had.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I ordered the smaller portioned fried grouper sandwich but got this giant portion. Perhaps the chef was in a good mood. The fish was moist and sweet. The fish was so good, I really don't remember much else.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/souvenir_kattunge/5529882550/" title="Untitled by souvenir_kattunge, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5529882550_121a6a9f70.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You don't go to the Florida Keys and not try some key lime pies. This one has a pecan crust and a super rich and smooth key lime filling. It was a fantastic way to finish a great lunch.</div><div><br /></div><div>I give The Islamorada Fish Company 5 fishies out of 5. :)</div>souvenir kattungehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15521146497983248613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-85635862333369420272011-03-12T00:17:00.000-04:002011-03-12T00:17:32.369-04:00Fredie's Fantastic Fish HouseWhere: Fredie's Fantastic Fish House, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=8+oland+crescent&sll=44.649143,-63.604489&sspn=0.008564,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=8+Oland+Crescent,+Halifax,+Halifax+County,+Nova+Scotia+B3S+1C6,+Canada&t=h&z=16">8 Oland Crescent, Halifax, NS</a><br />
When: Monday, September 6, 2010<br />
What: Two piece fish and chips, $8.65+tax<br />
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On Labour Day, just shortly after Hurricane Earl rolled through, I got together with my friend Tina for a trip out to Bayers Lake to eat some fish and chips at Fredie's Fantastic Fish House. This is another place people have recommended to me, and we were thankful it was open on the Labour Day holiday.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5517973833/" title="Fredie's Fantastic Fish House by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="Fredie's Fantastic Fish House" height="426" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5517973833_e805b37498_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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I think maybe we were the only customers in there so it was not a long wait to order. I can imagine during the weekday it's a busy spot with the lunch crowd. The staff were really relaxed and friendly. Since it was a really nice day out, we sat outside and our server would bring out order out. The view in Bayers Lake Industrial Park is not pretty, but at least we got to enjoy the fresh air, sun, and the quiet of a holiday. We each ordered a two piece fish and chips, and my friend got her fries as a poutine.<br />
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While waiting for our food outside, we could smell the earthy scent of fresh potatoes. Is that not the best sign that the fries were going to be awesome or what? At our table we had a caddy with malt and white vinegar, plus ketchup. We were also given packets of Kraft tartar sauce (which I'm not really a fan of).<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5517972593/" title="Fredie's Fantastic Fish House by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="Fredie's Fantastic Fish House" height="426" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5517972593_767aa5e1f2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5518563782/" title="Fredie's Fantastic Fish House by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="Fredie's Fantastic Fish House" height="426" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5518563782_ebedf30a2c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Holy cow was this ever good! I loved the thick, hand cut fries. The batter on the fish was perfect. Light and crisp without any of that gooey inside you sometimes get, plus the fillets were fresh and flaky. I didn't try any of my friend's poutine but she says that Fredie's is her favourite fish and chips place in the city now.<br />
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For service, friendliness, good food and price, you would be hard pressed to find a better deal than Fredie's Fantastic Fish House. If you work or shop in Bayers Lake or just want some good fish and chips, it's definitely worth the trip out.<br />
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I give Fredie's Fantastic Fish House 5 little fishies out of 5.<br />
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A special thanks to my friend Tina for the great photos.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-58761326711846222072011-03-11T21:33:00.005-04:002011-03-19T00:22:53.436-03:00True North DinerWhere: <a href="http://truenorthdiner.com/">True North Diner</a>, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1658+Bedford+Highway,+Nova+Scotia,+Canada&sll=44.649143,-63.604489&sspn=0.008549,0.01929&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=1658+Bedford+Hwy,+Halifax,+Halifax+County,+Nova+Scotia+B4A+1G1,+Canada&z=16">1658 Bedford Highway</a>, Bedford, NS<br />
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010<br />
What: Fish and Chips 1 or 2 pc, $7.95 / $9.95<br />
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Last summer I went to True North Diner in Bedford with a couple of friends. I had heard a few things about the restaurant and seen the commercials on tv. One person on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/">Twitter</a> said it wasn't worth the trip, but we decided to go anyway to make up our own minds.<br />
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True North Diner markets itself as a 1950's style diner offering home-style meals, including fresh baked pies and cakes! Their main menu (including all day breakfast), as well as brunch and catering menus can be viewed on their website. <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5518471610/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="My creation by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="My creation" height="216" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5518471610_18fa81a976_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Inside True North Diner</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Where the diner is now used to be a Ponderosa, which is before my time in Halifax I do believe. The decor does have that 1950's feel with the red and white vinyl seating. The restaurant was fairly busy on this Saturday evening. My friends and I ordered our meals and drinks.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5070796152/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="True North Diner by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="True North Diner" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5070796152_2d25718ddd.jpg" width="375" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chocolate milk shake and creamsicle float. </span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">Service was fast and friendly so we didn't wait long for our food. My fish and chips came on a platter with a big pile of hand cut fries and a cup of coleslaw on the side. I wasn't terribly impressed with the fish at this restaurant. The batter was pretty bland but still crispy. In fact the fish itself didn't taste like fish. I know haddock has a more mild taste than some other fish, but I still expect it to taste like something, you know? The shredded vegetables in the coleslaw did not seem very fresh to me either. Perhaps they get their coleslaw mix from a bag instead of shredding up their own vegetables. I rarely ever eat the coleslaw that comes with my fish and chips because most places do not make it very well. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>Aside from the tartar sauce and ketchup, there was no vinegar on the table and I was not offered any either. I often forget to ask for vinegar because I'm not someone who needs it for my fries, but I know for some vinegar is a must. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aymlis/5070796844/" title="True North Diner by catseatsocks, on Flickr"><img alt="True North Diner" height="375" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5070796844_0fdd5456cd.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>My friends seemed to like their meals, and I loved my root beer float. If I found myself at this place again I wouldn't bother with the fish and chips. The menu has many other items to try, with prices that are affordable. If I hadn't been so full I would have had a piece of pie, but maybe next time! One more thing to add, we all ordered waters that never came. Our waitress even remembered once that she forgot them but still didn't show up at our table with the waters. Since we didn't order dessert we didn't bother to mention the waters again, just paid and left. <br />
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I give True North Diner 2 little fishies out of 5.<br />
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A special thanks to my friend Shelley for lending me her camera to take photos for this post.<br />
<ul></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Halifax, NS, Canada44.648881 -63.57531244.633615500000005 -63.604494499999994 44.6641465 -63.5461295tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-31492334729230373362010-10-17T18:44:00.004-03:002010-10-17T18:52:24.487-03:00Fish & Chips @ my place againWhere: my apartment, Stockholm, Swe<div>When: Saturday March 13, 2010</div><div>What: pollock fish & chips</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a bit of a make up review. Shortly after the event, we moved from our apartment into our current house and then summer came and then school started. Basically loads happened and I forgot to write a review.</div><div><br /></div><div>This time I used Jamie Oliver's recipe for the batter and it came out beautifully. I wasn't surprised that he knew his fish batter.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/seafood-recipes/fish-chips-and-mushy-peas">http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/seafood-recipes/fish-chips-and-mushy-peas</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/seafood-recipes/fish-chips-and-mushy-peas"></a>I give this recipe a 5 out of 5.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/souvenir_kattunge/4430351456/" title="finished fish and chips by souvenir_kattunge, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/4430351456_a73821c727.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="finished fish and chips" /></a><p></p></div><div>A friend of mine has lent me her deep fryer so hopefully I'll be able to try out more fish and chips recipes, including a packet of batter I got from work.</div>souvenir kattungehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15521146497983248613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-2353581516408582222010-08-06T04:50:00.004-03:002010-08-06T05:01:27.327-03:00Henley House Pub & RestaurantWhere: Henley House Pub & Restaurant, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.925206,-62.54052&num=1&ie=UTF8&ll=44.925216,-62.540507&spn=0.00048,0.002409&z=19&lci=com.panoramio.all&layer=c&cbll=44.925207,-62.540522&panoid=PKSIGxoEUWgfYrwjEwx7jg&cbp=11,230.89,,0,5">22478 Hwy #7, Sheet Harbour, NS</a> <br />
When: Thursday, July 1st, 2010<br />
What: Two piece beer battered fish & chips, $9.95+tax or $7.95 for 1 pc (lunch menu)<br />
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I spent Canada Day driving through the <a href="http://www.novascotia.com/en/home/gettinghereandaround/gettingaround/regions/easternshore/default.aspx">Eastern Shore</a> of Nova Scotia with my friend Lori (she had the car). It was a beautiful day and a great way to enjoy Canada Day. We made plans ahead of time to have fish and chips at <a href="http://www.sheetharbour.ca/henley/menu.pdf">Henley House Pub & Restaurant</a> (.pdf menu) in Sheet Harbour.<br />
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Thankfully the restaurant was open, since it was a holiday after all. We were given a choice of sitting in the bar or the dining room, and chose the dining room. It felt very formal but the atmosphere still felt relaxed on that day due to the casual holiday feel perhaps. It wasn't very busy in the restaurant with there being only 2 or 3 other groups there, plus a couple sitting outside on the deck. The deck had a gorgeous view, but as there wasn't much shade we opted to sit inside.<br />
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Since the place wasn't busy we didn't have to wait long to be seated, and the service was very friendly. My friend ordered a bowl of cream of broccoli soup, but wanted to save room for my fish so I only had an iced tea. I did get a biscuit though, and it was really good. Warm, soft on the inside, with that little bit of sweetness, just like my mom might make. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out the Nova Scotia tartan on the table!</td></tr>
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The fish came on a large platter with french fries, and ramekins of tartar sauce and coleslaw. I found the batter to be nicely golden and crisp. The fish was perfectly cooked, with a fresh taste and none of the mushiness I occasionally find inside a piece of fried fish. Personally I love the large wedge like fries that they served, but I know some people prefer hand cut only. I like biting into a big fry with all the warm, soft potato inside.<br />
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There wasn't anything remarkable about the tartar sauce and the coleslaw was just ok. We did have ketchup at the table, as well as malt vinegar which our waitress supplied for us.<br />
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They were serving fresh strawberry shortcake for desert but we were way too full to indulge, though I'm sure it would have been delicious. Can't think of a more perfect Canada Day treat than strawberry shortcake ;)<br />
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I really enjoyed my time at Henley House Pub & Restaurant and will stop by next time I'm in the area. It's a great place for tourists to stop and I highly recommend it.<br />
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I give Henley House Pub & Restaurant 4 little fishies out of 5.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-29669902604149786152010-07-26T08:34:00.001-03:002010-07-26T08:34:52.392-03:0010000!Tasty Fish & Chips has surpassed 10000 visitors! I think that's pretty exciting. It's nice to know that people all over love fish and chips as much as we do. The 10000th visitor came to this site on Friday, July 24th via Wolfville, Nova Scotia.<br />
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I hope everyone who has visited in the past keeps visiting!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Halifax, NS, Canada44.648881 -63.57531244.633615500000005 -63.604494499999994 44.6641465 -63.5461295tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-72044783293577736392010-07-04T19:45:00.007-03:002010-08-06T05:16:30.782-03:00Heritage Fish & Chips, Milton, ONWhere: 840 Main Street, Milton, Ontario<br />
<div>When: 2 occasions during my vacation</div><div>What: halibut & chips (1st time) ½ halibut & chips (2nd time)</div><div><br />
</div><div>I was back in Canada for most of June and in that time I of course took the opportunity to indulge in some proper fish and chips.</div><div>Heritage Fish & Chips is a place by my parents' place. Apparently they're a franchise of sorts with 3 locations in Brampton and 1 in Milton. The thing that made me decide on going to this place was the fact that I heard their teapots come with tea cozies.</div><div>Unfortunately I didn't bring my camera and the camera on my cellphone is super crappy. Not to mention the fact that I don't have a way to get the pictures off my phone.</div><div>My first time, I went with friends of mine. Old fish & chips buddies. We used to go to the local fish & chips for lunch once a week when we were in high school.</div><div>I ordered a halibut & chips dinner. Dinner came with a side, I ordered mushy peas (did NOT appeal to me), and a drink. The halibut was a square piece, something I have never encountered before but it was DELICIOUS.</div><div>I went with my brother on the second occasion. I opted for the ½ halibut & chips. No side. But just as delicious as the first time.</div><div>Maybe it's the fact that I haven't had proper fish & chips for so long but this place as seriously good fish & chips. Not to mention the fact that when you order tea, they serve it in a proper tea pot that's in a cozy.</div><div>I'm giving this place 5 fishies out of 5.</div>souvenir kattungehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15521146497983248613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-89245503652812070892010-06-27T22:50:00.004-03:002010-08-06T05:02:08.808-03:00John's LunchWhere: <a href="http://www.johnslunch.com/">John's Lunch</a>, <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=John's+Lunch,+352+Pleasant+Street,+Dartmouth,+Nova+Scotia+B2Y+3S5,+Canada&sll=44.649143,-63.604489&sspn=0.008549,0.019269&ie=UTF8&hq=John's+Lunch,&hnear=352+Pleasant+St,+Halifax,+Halifax+County,+Nova+Scotia+B2Y+3S5,+Canada&ll=44.650568,-63.546709&spn=0.00861,0.019269&z=16">352 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth, NS</a>.<br />
When: Friday, April 16, 2010.<br />
What: Two piece fish and chips, $7.25+tax; strawberry milkshake $2.75+tax<br />
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Back in April I finally had the chance to visit John's Lunch in Dartmouth. It is probably the one place that people recommend to me all the time. Even my sister's boss in New Brunswick said I should check it out.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">John's Lunch is just a quick trip across the harbour in the ferry, or easily accessible by car or bus. When we stopped by on Friday afternoon it was packed! There's not a lot of waiting room inside, but we didn't have to wait too long for a booth. We each got the 2 piece fish and chips, and I got a strawberry milkshake. I don't know what possessed me to want a milkshake with my deep fried food, but a shake is something I enjoy at diners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Despite the busy pace of the packed restaurant, a waitress took our order quickly. We also did not have to wait long for our food. Those fryers were going non-stop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I really liked the meal for the most part. You could tell the fish was fresh, but I found the batter was a tiny bit soggy on the inside. You could see the food being fried behind the counter and I think the fish was partially cooked, set aside, and then dropped back into the fryer as orders came up. This seemed like a good way to keep up with the orders, but maybe results in a not-so-crisp batter. It's a minor complaint though as I definitely think the fish and chips met my expectations. We got Kraft tartar sauce with our food, along with ketchup.<br />
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I hear John's Lunch is known for their fried clams, which isn't something I normally go for. I would like to try their poutine and the chicken fingers though. I will for sure go back to this place.<br />
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I give John's Lunch 4 little fishies out of 5.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-15646819244781339802010-04-10T23:16:00.000-03:002010-04-10T23:16:59.846-03:00Favourite local breakfast spot closesSpartan Restaurant on Quinpool Road, will close it's doors on Monday, April 13th after over 40 years.<br />
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Here's a few news articles:<br />
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<a href="http://www.thecoast.ca/Shoptalk/archives/2010/04/09/spartan-closes-loulys-opens">Spartan Closes, Louly’s opens</a> (The Coast)<br />
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<a href="http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1176376.html">Spartan changes hands</a> (The Chronicle Herald)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-44499822853116233922010-04-10T23:06:00.000-03:002010-04-10T23:06:20.539-03:00Submit your links!Do you have a favourite food review blog you think should be list on Tasty Fish & Chips? Leave a comment and I will add it to the side bar (I've added a few new links already).<br />
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I'm also thinking of adding a separate section on the side bar for cooking blogs. You can send along recommendations for you favourite cooking blogs too!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-16835711747605909742010-04-02T23:45:00.002-03:002010-08-06T05:16:04.250-03:00Good Friday 2010<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Every year my family goes to William's Seafood in Fredericton. Good Friday is probably the busiest day of the year. I usually just get a medium fish and chips because it is a lot of food. It's so good!</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Annual Fish n' Chips" height="375" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4485183507_0e04a2a3f8.jpg" width="500" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714416304246186087.post-48801864688174730422010-04-02T23:43:00.003-03:002010-08-06T05:16:54.542-03:00Take Out Fish & ChipsI got some fish and chips delivered from Freeman's Little New York back in December. They're pretty good for delivery. I have reviewed them before <a href="http://tastyfishnchips.blogspot.com/2008/03/freemans.html">here</a>. I really like the fries and the tartar sauce.<br />
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When: Monday, October 19, 2009.<br />
What: Fish and chips, $8.49+tax.<br />
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The Ardmore Tea Room is another one of those local favourites, popular with the young and old. Ardmore serves all day breakfast, and good, homemade style comfort food. Plus it's cheap! The Ardmore has also won many awards in <a href="http://www.thecoast.ca/">The Coast's</a> Best Of Food, including Best Fish Cakes in 2009.<br />
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My friend ordered a veggie burger platter and I got the fish and chips (you can read her veggie burger review <a href="http://sweetasgreenapples.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/battle-of-the-veggie-burgers/">here</a>).<br />
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As you can see from the picture below, the portions are huge! It comes with handcut fries, two pieces of haddock in a dark, crispy batter, and a side of cole slaw. Our food came quickly and was nice and hot. I was a little bit shocked at the dark colour of the bater on the fish. It looks like they either cooked it too long or maybe the oil hadn't been changed in a while. The fish was good though, with lots of flavour. I liked the cole slaw too. Of course the fries, as always were great!<br />
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It was a lot of food though and I didn't eat all the fries. Next time I will just get a half order.<br />
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I give Adrmore Tea Room 3.8 little fishies out of 5.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0