Pacific Cod Fish and Chips Proving a Popular Menu Item


Pacific cod harvested by pot and longline fishermen since their season opened on Jan. 1 has been a popular lunch and dinner item these days in Anchorage restaurants. And the groundfish fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands that opened on Jan. 20 are anticipated to soon be delivering their catch to wholesalers and retail shops.
As of Jan. 20, 10th & M, a popular retail seafood shop in downtown Anchorage, manager Tito Marquez said they were selling about 700 pounds a week of fresh Pacific cod fillets for $8.95 a pound, down from $12.95 at this time a year ago.
Fred Meyer supermarkets had fresh Pacific cod fillets for $10.99 a pound and Costco was offering the fillets for $7.99 a pound.
Several Anchorage restaurants have Pacific cod fish and chips entrees on their menu, served up with sides of French-fried potatoes and coleslaw.
A spokeswoman for the 49th State Brew Pub said their beer battered Pacific cod entree, at $23.99, is on the menu on Fridays only through April 18. Humpies Great Alaska Alehouse serves up its fish & chips for $23 and Simon & Seafort’s Saloon & Grill menu includes the Pacific cod fish and chips for $20.25.
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