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| - This really happened - a Bostonian walks into a Fish n Chips/Seafood Market and asks for the owner in a noticeable (and proclaimed) Cape Cod accent. I'm cool with that, I've got roots close to there too. He was excited that there was finally a purveyor of fresh seafood (Fish n Chips shop) in his neighborhood. Three generations of one of the owners' family come to meet him and offer samples of their home smoked Gravlax style and peppered Salmon, moist (yet salty) Monk fish, and salmon pâté were all served up on a cold platter with toothpicks. We both tasted away.
What a way to warm up the gullet, for the much anticipated heaping platter of 2 hefty pieces of beer battered Haddock, a virtual boat load of moist fries, cucumber covered mixed salad and some light yet tasty whipped tartar sauce. The batter was crispy and not lathered on too thickly. The fries had a nice taste without ketchup (as I found none handy), and just a splash of malt vinegar and ground pepper. The salad was fresh and healthy, but lacked any real dressing that I could detect (perhaps meant that way). I did manage to eat every last drop of food (despite being stuffed 2/3's of the way through).
I also tasted their very unique velvety, almost a purée of clam chowder "chaudrée de palourdes" (not New England style, much to our Bostonian friends chagrin), which was distinguished nonetheless. I detected some kind of sherry like liquor and even a chunk of squash (I could be wrong about either). It also disappeared down the hatch. My new late lunch friend tried the fried calamari and was quite pleased with the batter.
There were many other items on the large chalkboard food and drink menu (above a large wooden communal table), including popcorn shrimp, house made butters and sauces i.e hot ketchup and Cajun mayo. I saw some people drinking beer with their meals (and before 5pm, nice).
The interesting thing about this shop is that is not only has a Fish n Chips menu, but they sell fresh fish/seafood and you can get it cooked for an extra $7.00 (now that sounds like a welcome dinner plan). Another notable - there was nary a smell of fish, which is rare in a shop selling fresh fish.
Before leaving I washed my hands in the small yet clean washroom, and then checked out the frozen foods for take out, such as seafood lasagna and lobster bisque. Next to the freezer section is the live lobster tank (priced to market, so take a look when you are there), and on the opposite walls are sushi making supplies, other accompanying ingredients and spices for sale.
They will probably garner that 5th star upon a second visit, as there was too much to try and not enough room in my stomach.
I'm also glad they've opened up shop, but I'd better start saving up because I'll want to try it all - being the seafood lover I am.
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