Atlantic Chip Shop * 129 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Everybody was in such as tizzy over the opening of the Atlantic Ave. branch.
Maybe the months and months of opening soon teasing built up hype. I
don’t know why I cared so much, I don’t even like battered
fried fish (battered fried candy is another story). But I couldn’t
pass up the chance to give it a try since I was seeing a show at Magnetic
Field, just a block over (never mind that I live near walking distance
to the Chip Shop anyway).
There’s not a lot of seating, but luckily we didn’t have to wait too long, and I didn’t mind passing time with a pint at the bar (something the original location lacks). I ordered the steak and kidney pie with chips like I’ve always done at this now chain. I don’t know why everyone gets grossed out by that. I love meat pies, pot pies, I used to eat frozen ones after school like a little freak. Combined with the beer, it’s filling fare, for sure. We were only able to share the treacle pudding, which was warm, carmelly and good. The fried Atkin’s bar was an amusing touch. As for the fish? I really couldn’t say. (4/9/05)
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