The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just went out to get our dinner; cod 'n chips twice. And it occurred to me that I never saw any chippies on either of my visits to the US. Do you have 'em over there? MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jostber Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_...icle3204370.ece http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_and_chips http://myfoxla.cityvoter.com/winners/myfox.../fish-and-chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I doubt if any American would want to eat fish and chips more than once, let alone open a chippie in the States, if their first experience is one of the outlets at our major tourist sites. I made the mistake of catching lunch in a chippie on the corner of Tottenham Court Road/Oxford Street back in May - it was dreadful. Cooked in oil that had clearly overheated. £9 for fish, chips and a cup of tea! Incidentally; what attracts so many Greeks to run British fish and chip shops (apart from a native skill in making kebabs)? My local (which is excellent) is Greek run, like so many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 This place called Eamonn's/A Dublin Chipper is a few miles down the road. Haven't been there yet but most folks I know give 'er pretty high marks on the chipper front. http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/03/eamons.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jostber Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I witnessed a couple eating this dish in San Francisco when I was a bar there a couple of years ago. Rightly cooked Fish & Chips can be class food: http://hubpages.com/hub/Perfect-Fish-n-Chips- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I doubt if any American would want to eat fish and chips more than once, let alone open a chippie in the States, if their first experience is one of the outlets at our major tourist sites. I made the mistake of catching lunch in a chippie on the corner of Tottenham Court Road/Oxford Street back in May - it was dreadful. Cooked in oil that had clearly overheated. £9 for fish, chips and a cup of tea! Incidentally; what attracts so many Greeks to run British fish and chip shops (apart from a native skill in making kebabs)? My local (which is excellent) is Greek run, like so many. When in London, you should always have your fish & chips at The Laughing Halibut, Strutton Ground (I DO love that street name, doncha?) which runs south from Victoria Street, just east of Artillery Row. Truly, it's good enough for Jehovah! MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Neal Pomea Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 This place called Eamonn's/A Dublin Chipper is a few miles down the road. Haven't been there yet but most folks I know give 'er pretty high marks on the chipper front. http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/03/eamons.html I think you want to try Commonwealth at the Columbia Heights metro station: http://www.donrockwell.com/index.php?showtopic=9766 My handle on that board is MC Horoscope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldB3 Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) In SF the Edinburgh Castle will bring you Fish and Chips from a place called Old Chelsea around the corner. Not really healthy or high quality but if your at the Edinburgh it isn't exactly going to be a gym or fine dinning night. Its kind of a tradition thing if your in for a pint in that neighborhood. Usually to see a show at the Great American Music Hall near by which is a great venue. Edited November 13, 2008 by WorldB3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_...icle3204370.ece Wow! I see the #2 chippy in Britain is Taylor's of Penygraig, Tonypandy - about ten minutes drive from here! But the Po Sang in Tonyrefail is only three minutes drive away - seven minutes makes a big difference to your f&c getting cold. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I doubt if any American would want to eat fish and chips more than once, let alone open a chippie in the States, if their first experience is one of the outlets at our major tourist sites. I made the mistake of catching lunch in a chippie on the corner of Tottenham Court Road/Oxford Street back in May - it was dreadful. Cooked in oil that had clearly overheated. £9 for fish, chips and a cup of tea! Incidentally; what attracts so many Greeks to run British fish and chip shops (apart from a native skill in making kebabs)? My local (which is excellent) is Greek run, like so many. When in London, you should always have your fish & chips at The Laughing Halibut, Strutton Ground (I DO love that street name, doncha?) which runs south from Victoria Street, just east of Artillery Row. Truly, it's good enough for Jehovah! MG I will remember that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 This place called Eamonn's/A Dublin Chipper is a few miles down the road. Haven't been there yet but most folks I know give 'er pretty high marks on the chipper front. http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/03/eamons.html It does seem strange for a chippie to sell booze. Maybe that's common in Ireland. Never been to a chippie there. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 This place called Eamonn's/A Dublin Chipper is a few miles down the road. Haven't been there yet but most folks I know give 'er pretty high marks on the chipper front. http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/03/eamons.html It does seem strange for a chippie to sell booze. Maybe that's common in Ireland. Never been to a chippie there. MG The ones by the sea are as good as the ones you get at Whitby and places in the UK. I went to a great one in Galway a couple of years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I doubt if any American would want to eat fish and chips more than once, let alone open a chippie in the States, if their first experience is one of the outlets at our major tourist sites. I made the mistake of catching lunch in a chippie on the corner of Tottenham Court Road/Oxford Street back in May - it was dreadful. Cooked in oil that had clearly overheated. £9 for fish, chips and a cup of tea! Incidentally; what attracts so many Greeks to run British fish and chip shops (apart from a native skill in making kebabs)? My local (which is excellent) is Greek run, like so many. When in London, you should always have your fish & chips at The Laughing Halibut, Strutton Ground (I DO love that street name, doncha?) which runs south from Victoria Street, just east of Artillery Row. Truly, it's good enough for Jehovah! MG I will remember that! Actually, the one around the corner from Mole Jazz wasn't at all bad. 'Course, there's no reason to go there now, is there? MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 This place called Eamonn's/A Dublin Chipper is a few miles down the road. Haven't been there yet but most folks I know give 'er pretty high marks on the chipper front. http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/03/eamons.html It does seem strange for a chippie to sell booze. Maybe that's common in Ireland. Never been to a chippie there. MG The ones by the sea are as good as the ones you get at Whitby and places in the UK. I went to a great one in Galway a couple of years back. Could you get booze there? MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) This place called Eamonn's/A Dublin Chipper is a few miles down the road. Haven't been there yet but most folks I know give 'er pretty high marks on the chipper front. http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/03/eamons.html It does seem strange for a chippie to sell booze. Maybe that's common in Ireland. Never been to a chippie there. MG The ones by the sea are as good as the ones you get at Whitby and places in the UK. I went to a great one in Galway a couple of years back. Could you get booze there? MG Not that I recall. But being Ireland you could probably buy nails and curtain hooks and possibly even arrange a funeral. This is the pla(i)ce - it does wine! http://www.mcdonaghs.net/ Edited November 13, 2008 by Bev Stapleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 This place called Eamonn's/A Dublin Chipper is a few miles down the road. Haven't been there yet but most folks I know give 'er pretty high marks on the chipper front. http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/03/eamons.html It does seem strange for a chippie to sell booze. Maybe that's common in Ireland. Never been to a chippie there. MG The ones by the sea are as good as the ones you get at Whitby and places in the UK. I went to a great one in Galway a couple of years back. Could you get booze there? MG In the states, Cod 'n chips (Fish and Chips) is more common as "pub grub" or in sit down restaurants. Where I am, it is a staple on Irish pub menus. But we are seeing the chippy emerge once again. Park Slope Chip Shop A Salt and Battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Isn't "Chippie" slang for prostitute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 This place called Eamonn's/A Dublin Chipper is a few miles down the road. Haven't been there yet but most folks I know give 'er pretty high marks on the chipper front. http://www.dcfoodies.com/2008/03/eamons.html I think you want to try Commonwealth at the Columbia Heights metro station: http://www.donrockwell.com/index.php?showtopic=9766 My handle on that board is MC Horoscope. Wow, that's a great looking site....they even have something about 'Cheesetique Wine Bar' down by me. Thanks for that link. Do they have a political forum too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) Isn't "Chippie" slang for prostitute? I think it was once. I hear it used more just to refer to a woman, like "chick" is. Edited November 13, 2008 by catesta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Isn't "Chippie" slang for prostitute? No - that's chippy MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jostber Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 What do I get if I order a Fish and Chippy in Yorkshire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) I bet you don't get mushy peas in the States. Something of a north of England delicacy, served with fish and chips. They sometimes serve them in pubs on their own with mint sauce! Not being a northerner I've failed to take to them, despite living in the marches of mushy-pealand for 30 years. Details here: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/blog/008-mushy-peas/ (worth reading!) Edited November 13, 2008 by Bev Stapleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I've never had, but they're on the menu of both places I listed in New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I bet you don't get mushy peas in the States. Something of a north of England delicacy, served with fish and chips. They sometimes serve them in pubs on their own with mint sauce! Not being a northerner I've failed to take to them, despite living in the marches of mushy-pealand for 30 years. Details here: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/blog/008-mushy-peas/ (worth reading!) I don't like them much - and I lived in Yorkshire when I was a lad. My wife loves 'em and she's dyed-in-the-wool rural Sussex. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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