15th September 2008
Al fresco chippie
Imagine cheap outdoor light, lots of them, with row upon row of benches and tables. Then, once you’re seated and look up, your mouth drops open in unbelief. Between the trees and the tacky lights is a huge shark, strung up from its nose to its tail fin.
Unfortunately, these occasions are rare, as the elderly Cypriot has handed over to his son, who seems less inclined to do something bold and imaginative.
There is plenty of space inside, but the big attraction of the Rock & Sole Plaice is the outdoor seating. Some of the seats are uncomfortably close to the endless row of taxis speeding down this narrow street, but generally speaking you can find a better or quieter place to sit.
One of the more annoying ‘treats’ is the troupe of street musicians that tours the surrounding area. They are quite pushy and must be making a small fortune on a warm summer’s evening!
The fish is generally fresh and well cooked. The chips are big and chunky and tend to be cut on the premises by one of Ishmael’s many assistants.
This is a great, traditional chippie in an unlikely location. Go and touch that shark’s skin – it feels amazing!
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