Saturday found #TheBaldOne wandering into the Regatta Pub at The Salem Waterfront Hotel. The day was warm with a little breeze. The patio was available, but the sliding door to the pub was open so in he walked to sit at one of the high top tables by the bar.
It’s a nice looking menu with steak tips, a burger, seafood, chicken, some Mexican options, and hummus and tabbouleh.
The Fish & Chips with local haddock, fries, and cole slaw was the choice. The piece of fish was massive, and sitting atop the slightly browned shoestring fries it just about filled the plate. The haddock itself was thickly cut and very fresh. There was something different about the batter that #TheBaldOne couldn’t figure out. It was quite thick, very soft underneath with a slight, and not typical crisp to the surface in both appearance and texture. The server was asked what went into the batter, but the answer he brought back from the kitchen was more about how the batter is applied as opposed to how it is made. No worries though, the battered haddock stood no chance and was devoured quickly. The cole slaw is long shredded and quite creamy.
A True North Ale Company beverage washed everything down nicely.
https://www.allmenus.com/ma/salem/1026679-regatta-pub/menu/
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