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Shame on Scotland, shame on my hometown! Our best chipshop is apparently Harry Ramsdens.

http://www.seafish.co.uk/news_releases/press292.htm

N.B. no-one I know agrees with this.

― ailsa (ailsa), Tuesday, 29 April 2003 19:09 (twenty-three years ago)

"Tales of the Sea on Westow St, Crystal Palace"
Yeah I've heard it's good - Might have to go there tonight

I did, It was alright I suppose
They cut their chips too fat though.
They do too!

Have also decided that there are better things to do with a perfectly good bit of fish (heresy!)

― Simeon (Simeon), Tuesday, 29 April 2003 22:04 (twenty-three years ago)

I think the Pakistani chip shops have the best chips since they fry them up in the same oil they use for their samosas and stuff.

― Tracer Hand (tracerhand), Tuesday, 29 April 2003 22:14 (twenty-three years ago)

A Salt & Battery was dreamy and they gave us a deep fried Mars Bar for dessert.

― Mary (Mary), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 02:50 (twenty-three years ago)

The nice young batterer recommended cod. Deep fried Mars bar is surprisingly good.

― felicity (felicity), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 02:57 (twenty-three years ago)

Don't eat cod, there's barely any left in the world. Eat something that isn't quite so endagered please.

― Ed (dali), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 10:21 (twenty-three years ago)

like . . . ?

― Mary (Mary), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 18:43 (twenty-three years ago)

Plaice, Haddock, rock salmon......

― Ed (dali), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 18:50 (twenty-three years ago)

Haddock they had. No Plaice. Mahi yes.

― felicity (felicity), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 18:51 (twenty-three years ago)

Trouble is though, there's nothing quite like cod. Read Mark Kurlansky's excellent book called 'Cod' for details.

― Ed (dali), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 18:52 (twenty-three years ago)

When you come to NYC don't be disappointed when they have no plaice, like home.

― felicity (felicity), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 18:52 (twenty-three years ago)

Felicity is one of the kindest and nicest people I know. But this pun THREATENS TO RIP MY SOUL OUT AND SEND IT WAILING INTO THE ABYSS.

― Ned Raggett (Ned), Wednesday, 30 April 2003 19:18 (twenty-three years ago)

Read Mark Kurlansky's excellent book called 'Cod' for details.

My friend read this. Just, I think, so he could go around saying "I'm reading the biography of COD!"

― Jody Beth Rosen (Jody Beth Rosen), Thursday, 1 May 2003 00:01 (twenty-three years ago)

When you come to NYC don't be disappointed when they have no plaice, like home.

what Ned said. jeezis!

― Spencer Chow (spencermfi), Thursday, 1 May 2003 00:08 (twenty-three years ago)

two weeks pass...

Is it polite or condescending when the proprieters of ASAB call me "love" and "darling"?

― Mary (Mary), Monday, 19 May 2003 05:57 (twenty-three years ago)

Yes, that is what we British people are like, dear. Write your order on a pad of paper in multi-coloured crayon, throw it at the counter and DO NOT LOOK THEM IN THE EYE - this way you will avoid their scorn and WIN!!

― Sarah (starry), Monday, 19 May 2003 12:27 (twenty-three years ago)

(Sarah is lying, Mary)

They're just trying to provide an 'authentic' British service experience as if you were going to a chippy in the East End or summink.

― suzy (suzy), Monday, 19 May 2003 12:56 (twenty-three years ago)

The worst culinary nightmare I ever had was when I tried out an "authentic" fish & chip shop in the heart of London. Everything tasted like it was fried about three or four times in a very fatty lard-like substance, which really turned me off (I have a low tolerance for greasy foods anyway, but this was exceptionally greasy). I had to soak everything in copious amounts of vinegar in order for me to be able to eat half of what I ordered, and that night I stayed up until 2 a.m. with the most unbelievable upset stomach.

That is why whenever anyone mentions "fish & chips" to me in connection with a "true British dining experience", I wince and scatter away. I think I'll stick to the seafood restaurants close to home that I frequent, where there's very little grease involved and all I have to do is squeeze lemon juice over the fish and dip little pieces of the fish in tartar sauce. Call me parochial, but I don't want to risk severe digestive problems every time I go out to eat.

― Dee the Semi-Lurker (Dee the Lurker), Monday, 19 May 2003 13:21 (twenty-three years ago)

do girls in england enjoy being called love and darling, or is it ever so slightly demeaning? please explain!

― Mary (Mary), Monday, 19 May 2003 17:17 (twenty-three years ago)

Some do object to these terms, but many don't. Partly it depends on how it's said. There are people who will use these words extremely casually to every woman, and it's hard to see any patronising content.

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Monday, 19 May 2003 17:47 (twenty-three years ago)

They are said to men too, btw (by women).

― N. (nickdastoor), Monday, 19 May 2003 17:48 (twenty-three years ago)

If you were in sheffield you'd be called 'ducks'.

― Ed (dali), Monday, 19 May 2003 20:56 (twenty-three years ago)

Oh. my. god. I am so so so hungry after reading this thread and I DEMAND Fish and Chips but I am in fucking Colorado where there is not an ocean nor ANY BODY OF WATER for THOUSANDS OF MILES.. and WHAT WILL I DO!?

― Mandee, Monday, 19 May 2003 21:48 (twenty-three years ago)

Wan't there that story recently that a patient (who was a southerner) mistook the affectionate use of 'cock' by a northener nurse and tried to get the member of staff fired?

Anyway, fish'n'chips, as was said right at the start of the post, in Brighton Bardsley's is the one and is my local too, yay! Although there is a fantastic one if you happen to be in Hove called 'Seahorses' on Blatchington Road. If you want a tasty fish that isn't endangered (and unfortuntely Haddock is also endangered) Huss is a tasty white fish that is also cheaper and has no little bones (it has a backbone instead).

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Monday, 19 May 2003 23:16 (twenty-three years ago)

I couldn't get used to people calling me "chick" when I moved here. Or maybe it was the way I was standing.

― Matt (Matt), Monday, 19 May 2003 23:18 (twenty-three years ago)

I thank you.

― Matt (Matt), Monday, 19 May 2003 23:19 (twenty-three years ago)

update on the Auckland situation - Symonds St has two takeaways w/great fish, can't remember their exact names (Diamond Star, Symonds St Food Bar?).

Best new takeaway science = the SEA DOG (huge crab stick w/tartare sauce etc in a hot dog bun)

― Ess Kay (esskay), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 04:04 (twenty-three years ago)

It's never Ducks in Derbyshire, just duck, calling someone ducks marks you out as being posh or having ideas above your station. And my southern cousin had a shock in Sheffield when he first arrived theree and the big burly barman called him love.

― chris (chris), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 06:19 (twenty-three years ago)

Ess Kay, that Sea dog sounds disgusting - unless, of course, the crab stick is dipped in batter and fried.

― suzy (suzy), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 07:00 (twenty-three years ago)

need you even ask if it's fried.

― Ed (dali), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 07:08 (twenty-three years ago)

I went to a Mackerel Fayre on Sunday! The nets were blessed by a vicar! We had to sing For Those In Peril On The Sea! Mm mackerel.

― Archel (Archel), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 08:10 (twenty-three years ago)

mackrel rolled in oats and fried with bacon, mmmmmmm.

― Ed (dali), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 08:19 (twenty-three years ago)

For Those In Peril On The Sea does have quite a good tune, as hymns go. Not as good as Jerusalem, though.

― caitlin (caitlin), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 09:57 (twenty-three years ago)

Incidentally, in the West Country, where I come from, men or women might get addressed as "my lover".

― Martin Skidmore (Martin Skidmore), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 11:39 (twenty-three years ago)

Surely you mean "moi loiverrrrr".

― Chewshabadoo (Chewshabadoo), Tuesday, 20 May 2003 13:10 (twenty-three years ago)

three months pass...

How is Rock & Sole Plaice?
Gareth, did you ever make it to Faulkners in Daaalston?

― Mary (Mary), Thursday, 21 August 2003 03:51 (twenty-two years ago)

Our local fish & chip shop is also a chinese takeaway. all of their food is really yummy always. every time we've had them & I do mean every time, they have always been perfect!

― Pinkpanther (Pinkpanther), Thursday, 21 August 2003 10:58 (twenty-two years ago)

mmm, maybe I will have fish and chips tonight.

― DV (dirtyvicar), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:03 (twenty-two years ago)

Jasmine Fish Bar on Mitcham Road does superb chips but its fish seems a bit lacking, Isabel has good things to say about its saveloys though. I was just thinking about a fish and chips thread.

― Tom (Groke), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:05 (twenty-two years ago)

This would be a good thread for Glasgow ilxors to tell me where to get nice chips in this godforsaken town. I want them kind of veined through with brown, soft not brittle, and a reasonable size (not monsters). There used to be a brilliant chippie at Parkhead when I had my season ticket but inspection last year revealed it had gone down the dumper. Sad.

― David. (Cozen), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:07 (twenty-two years ago)

yes, it is quite good actually

http://pod-135.dolphin-server.co.uk/~gareth/faulkners.jpg

― gareth (gareth), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:08 (twenty-two years ago)

Actually the FAP tonight is right next to Burdocks, best cod'n'chips on the British Isles, so I might be joining DV.

― Andrew Farrell (afarrell), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:10 (twenty-two years ago)

Mary The Rock and Sole Plaice is OK but it is very expensive and the food is of decent (but not exceptional) chippy standard. And they don't give you enough chips. Covent Garden's a problematic place for eating anyway, I think.

For sit down eaty fish & chips the Golden Fish Bar just by the junction of Farringdon Road and Roseberry Avenue is a good one.

― Tim (Tim), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:11 (twenty-two years ago)

David - 727 on Great western rd, just before Byres Road, on the way out to the west, have always done great chips. I always make sure I get a king rib supper if I'm back in that part of town.

― Vicky (Vicky), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:15 (twenty-two years ago)

Service in the golden bar is fantastic too, and they tend to have some fish in various sizes, so you don't need to waste any if you're not ravenous.

― Vicky (Vicky), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:18 (twenty-two years ago)

Yeah, that place - I dunno. It doesn't look right. Too... neon. Hm. I think I'll stick to filthy kebabs as my greasy horrible fast-food of choice. (The Chip Chik Inn in Hyndland is pretty good, I suppose, but quite pricey.)

― David. (Cozen), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:19 (twenty-two years ago)

Glaswegians looking for a late night snack always have the option of the scooby snack from the maggie van....

― Vicky (Vicky), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:26 (twenty-two years ago)

SCOOBY SNACK! No. Don't. Tell them what's in it Vicky, I can't remember everything. Ugh.

― David. (Cozen), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:27 (twenty-two years ago)

Mark C would remember better than me.

umm, on a burger bun there's a slice of lorne sausage, a burger, a potato scone, an egg, sauces, there must be more than that... slice of cheese?

― Vicky (Vicky), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:32 (twenty-two years ago)

sounds like showing off to me - let's see how much we can cram in our burger bun.

Lots of different tastes together...a bit dubious. But maybe I shouldn't knock it til I've tried it.

― MarkH (MarkH), Thursday, 21 August 2003 11:53 (twenty-two years ago)

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