THOUGHTS ON REAL ESTATE Thursday, July 14, 2011 Dining Out (not quite local) - Fish & Chips!Fish & Chips may not be the most exciting meal out there but there is a certain type of location when it can be the perfect meal (at least for me) and I will overrule all other dining options even to the detriment of my marriage. If you're near the sea, sitting outdoors on the Pacific Northwest - the perfect meal can be nicely done fish and chips and something ice cold to wash it down. While F&C may have an element of comfort food for me, I am somewhat (okay - really!) picky about the type of fish and how it's prepared.
It's fairly safe to say I am a bit of a snob when it comes to F&C. Having been a fishwife in the early '80s in Steveston I was blessed and honoured to have dined on some fabulous fresh catch fish meals on the decks and galleys of fellow fisher boats, lovingly (and sometimes drunkenly) prepared by the captain, a deckhand or another wife. When the sea is your life you get creative with food prep but no fancy presentations. Our little boat was licensed for shrimp and salmon so trade and barter for other fish was always in style. For me, my love affair with and my fish of choice with my chips and slaw is Halibut and only Halibut.
(photo of commissioned watercolour of the Kerri D by Brent Heighton 1982)
In my opinion, the only places that make the truly great F&C are the places where that is the speciality. Basically, the menu is chips with deep fried cod, halibut, or prawns, cole slaw and the ubiquitously average caesar salad (for those looking for a 'healthy' option). Some offer salmon and/or chicken strips. Restaurants that "add" it to the menu in hopes of attracting the occassional diner have in my experience always fallen seriously short.
The lighter the breading or batter, the better. I prefer to taste the fish and not too much of what it's coated in. This makes for tender, delectable fish that melts in your mouth. Heavy batters are frequently soggy inside and overcooked on the outside. Salt and malt vinegar are the only condiments for my fish (ketchup for fries).
This brings me to my recent F&C experience. While having to wait 2 hours for the Langdale ferry in Horseshoe Bay (I knew we needed to leave earlier . . .) I had to satisfy my pacific northwest near the water craving for the perfect meal. Now, I have not had enjoyable meals my last 3 times at the "big name" F&C place in the area so that was not an option. We turned up Royal Ave instead and came across a little place called C-Lovers Fish & Chips. Nice patio - so we decided to check it out. The menu met all my criteria - limited to deep fried _______ and chips, with cole slaw. I ordered the 2 piece Halibut and hand cut fries and hubby ordered the Halibut sandwich and caesar salad. I must say, my fish was absolutely delicious. Super light 'batter' and not overcooked. The slaw was crisp and not overdressed. My husband (who never talks about his food) took a bite of his sandwich and stated "that was an explosion of flavour in my mouth". I almost fell over and sent myself a text to remember what he just said.
C-Lovers Fish & ChipsHorseshoe Bay 6640 Royal Ave, West VancouverTurns out this location had only been open for 4 days but there are several locations throughout the greater Vancouver area which I had no idea existed! (I'm not usually a fan of chain eateries). Compared to similar meals around the city for 2 pcs Halibut and Chips I thought there was fair value. Service was attentive. C-Lovers fits right into the location and is casual and comfortable. Given that I get to Horseshoe Bay at least once a month - it will be my new go to spot.
When in San Franciso - Pompeii's Grotto
When in Steveston - my favourite on sunny days Pajo's at Garry Point Park - makes for a perfect day
When in White Rock - Moby Dick's
What's your favourite place for F&C? Would love to hear from you!!!!!
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