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Vita Mar 12th, 2002 07:09 PM

Fish 'n Chips in York
 
I enjoyed reading the Fish 'n Chips in London thread. Any recommendations for York?

sylvia Mar 13th, 2002 12:54 AM

I don't know about York, but if you take a trip to Whitby when you're there, you'll find the chippie which Rick Stein says to be the best in Britain. It's The Magpie Cafe <BR>opposite the fish dock. There are often quite long queues there but it's worth the wait.<BR>On the same subject, if you look at Http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Ar...350919,00.html you'll see Gavin Newsham's nominations for the 10 best chippies in Britain.<BR><BR>At http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Ar...369094,00.html you'll see other nominations from readers.

Vita Mar 13th, 2002 04:28 AM

Thanks, Sylvia. Those were good sites. Any other recommendations? I'd also be interested in any other good places to eat in York.

andrew Mar 13th, 2002 04:45 AM

Vita - for the ultimate York experience in eating you must go to Bettys, the famous tearooms. They don't just serve afternoon tea although it is a speciality - try a "warm fat rascal" if you are hungry it is a special fruit based scone that is unique to Bettys.

GGinSF Mar 13th, 2002 06:47 AM

The Golden Fleece, near the Shambles, had very good Haddock.

Sandie Mar 13th, 2002 03:34 PM

Hi Vita,I live in York so I know them all!!!!! Yorkshire fish and chips are the DEFINITIVE fish and chips. Go to "Petergate Fisheries" in High Petergate, right in the very centre of town. You either get take-away or there is a lovely restaurant upstairs. There is often a queue but it is well worth the wat. Enjoy!!!!!

Lauren Mar 13th, 2002 04:25 PM

For the record, I had a tea at Betty's in York and was totally underwhelmed. The cake was very dry--and over priced.<BR><BR>Personally, I would not go there again.<BR><BR>Just my tuppence.

Jo Ann Mar 14th, 2002 05:45 AM

There is a very famous fish and chip restaurant near York called Harry's, I believe. I doubt if there is an internet address but it is wonderful. When you're there you might ask--most locals know it. Don't forget the malt vinegar!

carolyn Mar 14th, 2002 09:35 AM

I had tea at Betty's and had a fruit tart to die for. They have a wonderful selection of goodies to choose from.

chip Mar 14th, 2002 11:11 AM

HARRY RAMSDENS Fish & Chip shop in Guisley [near Bradford] is the best in the World!, now a franchise this is the original shop.

Ani Mar 19th, 2002 02:51 PM

Just returned from York-LOOOOOvvved it-and one of the best times was lunching at Cafe Rouge with some Brie and wine-fantastic-and great for people watching too...sorry don't remember the exact location but it's right in the middle of everything...

xx Mar 19th, 2002 05:15 PM

Fish and chips== McDonald's... there is marvelous food in UK why limit yourself??<BR>


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