Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Tuesday Talk

John and I checked out the new fish and chips place in Eureka today at lunch. It was a pretty hoppin' place; in the section where we sat, everyone seemed to know each other.
A former mayor--now running for District Supervisor (or, um, something...honestly, I don't know)--and her husband were at the table next to ours. All I can tell you though is that they really liked the clam chowder. Both varieties.

John and I shared the crab cakes and the Fisherman's Platter. The crab cakes were very simple: lots of crab, not much else. They were good, though I would have liked a little bit more crunch (same problem with the tartar sauce; I like mine with lots of pickly goodness). The scallops and the shrimp on the platter were excellent, but the advertised 2 pieces of cod together barely amounted to a single piece. There wasn't enough batter on anything to stand up to vinegar, but the cocktail sauce was tasty (from a jar?). The fries were pretty typical skin-on fries. Service was quick and friendly. We'll take the kids some time.

5 comments:

Freckle Face Girl said...

Em from Princess & Johnsy (http://www.princessandjohnsy.blogspot.com/) featured your blog today, so I thought I would check it out. Crab cakes... yummy!

Jodi said...

Yum! I love crab cakes AND scallops! I would imagine that on the coast the seafood is really good. I'm jealous.

Popped over here from "Princess and Johnsy"'s site. Looks good.
How old are your kids?
J.

Jodi said...

PS. I just figured out the idea behind Tuesday Talk. Great idea, and very funny. I liked some of the other ones I just read, too. I also liked the blueberry post. I LOVE picking blueberries, and i love EATING fresh blueberries!
J.

Firefly said...

I'm on reference from princess as well, and I like your blog! I'm not much of a fish person, but those little fish and chip shops are so homey, aren't they? It makes you want to hop a plane and head for London.

heels said...

I've been missing the heck outta you guys lately. I even checked out the APA 2007 site and started making plans. S.F. in April, baby! I just wish it wasn't so far in the future. I want you to meet Cole NOW!!

I sent your link to Princess and Johnsy. I told her how much I luuurve your blog (when you actually WRITE stuff- c'mon lady!). I hope you don't mind.