Ok first
of all I am sorry for not posting for such a long time; I have had a manic few
months. Firstly I am now employed!!!!!!! (Open the Champagne and have a parade)
I have also been on an archaeological dig in Pontefract, the site was epic and
the drunk locals shouting Time Team at us over the fence was also just as good.
Anyway grovelling (I am not worthy of your esteemed readership…I am a worm…etc)
over on with the blog…….
So what
is a nice vegetarian like me doing in a fish and chip shop…….? Well I’m the
only veggy in my family and we were at the seaside and it is traditional to
have at least chips. The chips here however are fried in beef dripping so avoid
them, BUT the veggy option of the mushroom stroganoff more than makes up for
the lack of chips. This was one of two veggy options (so already one up on most
fish and chip shops) the other being sadly the old fallback of lasagne (does
anyone else get sick of lasagne? Lacks imagination doesn’t it?) . The
stroganoff however was amazing; it was juicy and rich. I am however a big fan
of mushrooms so for me they automatically improve any dish. It was served with
a salad, garlic bread and rice. For me it would have been better if they got
rid of the rice and gave me extra garlic bread instead to mop up the
stroganoff. I think to date it is the best veggy option that I have had a fish
and chip shop.
Not only
is the food wonderful the setting is brilliant; it is perched on top of a hill
overlooking the beach in the new town. This means that if you get a window seat
you can watch the bored fairground attendants supervising overexcited children
on the teacups. You can also watch the pleasure boats going out to sea
including my personal favourite the mini Endeavour that blasts sea shanties as
it goes past. It is vulgar and amazing at the same time. The restaurant looks
like a set from Life on Mars with Formica booths and a dessert cabinet. However
please don’t ever change the interior as it makes the whole place fabulously
retro.
For anyone interested
in the dig (sadly finished for the season)http://www.wdco.org/site/Pontefract-and--District-Archaeological-Society/Dig-News.htm
