Eamonn’s fish n’ chips by spesbach2002 Dish of the Week: Fish n’ chips
Where: Jack Rose, Eamonn’s
While many of us have recently indulged in Mardi Gras, some of us are likely not participating in Lent. However, Lent always reminds me of the Catholic adherence to abstaining from meat on Fridays, often eating the permissible fish and dairy instead. And usually that means it’s time to eat fish n’ chips.
Great fish n’ chips takes a lovely fillet of a usually neutral-tasting fish, coats it in a light batter and fries it. The fish should not be mashed up in to flakes, such as with coddies, and the batter should not be adulterated with heavy stuff like cornmeal (though that has its place).
While Eamonn’s is the natural first choice for fish n’ chips with their delectable dipping sauces, Jack Rose recently added a new bar menu that includes fish n’ chips. (And it’s a steal for $6 during happy hour.) The fish inside is cooked to moist flakiness, with a fabulously light coating. And while the chips are closer to home fries – one-inch cubes of fried potato, they are an appropriate accompaniment.
I miss the fish n’ chips that used to be served at Duffy’s, but certainly there are other great places to get some great fish n’ chips. Let us know in the comments.
Small Bites
Is this José Andrés’ place?
As Jaleo in Penn Quarter prepares to close after February 26 for renovations, they’re hosting a Facebook-based promotion. Just visit the restaurant and take a picture in front of the Flamenco dancer mural, and post it to Facebook, tagging Jaleo. All participants will receive a free pitcher of sangria after the renovation, and also have the chance to win an all-inclusive private Sunday brunch for 50.
They have a good brunch
Graffiato kicks off their inaugural brunch service this Saturday from noon – 3 p.m. Along with the usual brunch cocktails, you’ll be able to get breakfast pizza with bacon, potatoes, broccolini, and cheddar; spaghetti carbonara; and apple calzones. In addition, they recently launched a $20 lunch special, allowing you to choose three items from the Wood Oven, Vegetate, Dessert or Beverage sections of a special menu.
Over the shoulder cocktail holder?
D.C. has just started a chapter of Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC). Their inaugural event, DC BRAS, will be held March 4, 4-7 p.m. at The Passenger, featuring drink specials and 6.6 gallon Pisco Sour to celebrate the end of Pisco month. This event will raise money to support breast cancer research.
It’s good for your brain
Capitol Lounge will play host to a fundraise for Brainfood, an organization that trains high school students on kitchen skills. On February 29 from 6-9 p.m., they will host a $60 buffet with five DC Brau beer pairings.
