Engish-born Frank and Jack Alger opened the first fish & chips shop in Seattle in 1934—called "The Spud"—on Alki Way in West Seattle. Some time later, they opened another near the shores of Green Lake in north Seattle, then a third at Juanita Beach at the north end of Lake Washington. Cod or halibut (your choice), breaded and deep-fried, with slab-cut potatoes. Condiments on the counter, such as ketchup and/or garlic vinegar. Take out or eat on the premises.

I lived near the one on East Green Lake Way and grew up on fish & chips from The Spud. Yum yum!!

I understand that in recent years, one or more of the Spuds have been taken over by the chain started by self-styled seafood tycoon, Ivar Haglund (also "flounder" of "Ivar's Acres of Clams" and several other seafood restaurants,, and the beginnings of a chain of seafood drive-ins in the area). I've been told that the Spuds "ain't quite what they usta be." Pity.

I could demolish a mess of fish & chips right now!!! (Drool drool!)

There was also a chain of "H. Salt, Esquire Fish & Chips" shops in this area, but I haven't seen one around for a few years now. There used to be one a few blocks from where I now live that I patronized quite often. It was very good also. But it's been replaced by a Taco Bell. That's not going to take care of my present hunger.

In addition to hamburgers, McDonald's also throws fish & chips out the window at passing cars. I tried them once and what can I say but "PTUI!!!"

In a local monastery, two of the brothers decided to open a fish & chip shop in an effort both to serve the community and to raise a bit of money for the monastery.

One day, one of the brothers was tending the counter when up stepped a fellow who fancied himself a bit of a comedian. "Tell me," said the would-be comic, "are you the fish friar?"

"No," replied the brother, "I'm the chip monk."

Don Firth