The Cork is out The Fish Basket, Long Strand Beach
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his is how you do fish and chips by the sea, from a stylish and funky little cabin right on the beach at Long Strand, with picnic benches available for the overspill and, if they’re also full, you’ve a whole beach before you. Peter and Elaine Shanahan’s fish and chips are cracking and the most popular choice, with mixed fish option also on offer (choose from hake, lemon sole and plaice or freshly breaded scampi) but really push out the boat with The Sharing Tray: crispy battered fish selection; fresh scampi, calamari with mushy peas, tartare sauce and chips. Crab Sandwich and fish tacos also on offer. Specials can include fresh whole Irish prawns and crab claws, dripping in garlic and herb butter. Confectionaries and treats baked in-house by Elaine. Breakfast is breakfast bap, buttermilk pancakes or avocado toast, and West Cork Coffee. The Fish Basket is the creation of Peter and Elaine Shanahan. Elaine is a chef and baker with extensive experience in the
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hospitality industry alongside running and producing bespoke cakes for her own catering business, Elaine also bakes and creates the most Devine selection of home-baked produce available for the Fish Basket patrons to enjoy. Peter has a career history in the fisheries industry specialising in supplying a range business with fresh fish and locally produced West Cork Produce throughout West Cork. When Peter and Elaine brought their skills and knowledge together over 5 years ago they started from a Food Truck, which amazed its patrons with the quality, flavour and freshness of the food. Not to mention the value! Since then, they have expanded and now they are the proud owners of the acclaimed The Fish Basket Restaurant, Long Strand Beach, Castlefreke. The vision of this dynamic duo was to provide superior quality, locally sourced fresh food to families and individuals who can enjoy the real taste of West Cork with the most stunning views of the Wild
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