There are a lot of bad fish and chips around. Confidential's most recent was a happy experience at the Layla Brasserie in the Doubletree Hilton on Sir Thomas Street.
It was, as the saying goes, small but perfectly formed: gorgeous gleaming haddock and dry, light, crispy batter; lots of homemade, piquant tartare sauce, excellent mushy marrowfats and fat chips. That's it in the picture, above.
At around £12, the puffy cheeked diner might have been expecting more. This was definitely a ladies portion. Nevertheless it enabled three of us to sail through a long, long evening of cocktails and dancing with it neither getting in the way or leading to anything, er, unladylike. 8/10 if you are in the market.
Now Liverpool's fish and chip businesses, including hotels, are on the radar of an industry "Oscars" to find the best friers in the land.
The 2017 National Fish & Chip Awards launches today and says it is hoping to "hook" some from these waters.
It's not just dedicated chippies either. Anywhere that knows its way around a decent bit of batter - and that mint has no place in mushy peas - is invited to chuck their hat into the competitive ring, and that includes pubs, hotels and restaurants with proper plates and that.
Now in its 29th year, The National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish, showcases the best talent across the UK through 13 award categories.
Mel Groundsell, from Seafish, said: “With a fast and simple entry process, getting a bite of the action has never been easier. From traditional coastal resorts to buzzing city centres, entries are open to any fish and chip business, big or small, with a passion for frying and providing fantastic customer service."
Among the award categories for the 2017 awards are:
Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year
Best Mobile Fish and Chip Operator
Best Multiple Operator
Best Foodservice Operator
Best Newcomer
Healthy Eating ‘Fish and Chips’ Award (good luck with that).
To find out more and enter, click here.
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