fish and chips
noun
plural in form but singular in construction
: fried fish and french fried potatoes
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From a souvenir ferry boat filled with fish and chips to ice cream in the shape of a chicken drumstick, here's a first look at the bold, indulgent and unexpected food lineup across the MLB.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Friar Tuck’s Tavern The go-to sports bar in Mystic, Friar Tuck’s Tavern serves Irish and English fare like fish and chips and bangers and mash.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The festivities begin with bagpiper EJ Jones piping from the rooftop and continue with live performances on indoor and outdoor stages, Irish dancers and traditional fare such as fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Specials also include fish and chips.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The cafe also serves plenty of fresh salads and soups, chicken sandwiches (an off-menu chicken cordon bleu sandwich is my favorite) and fish and chips.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
All three establishments opened in the 1990s and offer traditional Irish fare like fish and chips and Guinness.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Indulge in Irish beer and whiskey, corned beef, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, barbecue and more.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The menu includes fish tacos, fish and chips and kid-friendly choices such as macaroni and cheese.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Friar Tuck’s Tavern The go-to sports bar in Mystic, Friar Tuck’s Tavern serves Irish and English fare like fish and chips and bangers and mash.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The festivities begin with bagpiper EJ Jones piping from the rooftop and continue with live performances on indoor and outdoor stages, Irish dancers and traditional fare such as fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Specials also include fish and chips.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The cafe also serves plenty of fresh salads and soups, chicken sandwiches (an off-menu chicken cordon bleu sandwich is my favorite) and fish and chips.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
All three establishments opened in the 1990s and offer traditional Irish fare like fish and chips and Guinness.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Indulge in Irish beer and whiskey, corned beef, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, barbecue and more.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The menu includes fish tacos, fish and chips and kid-friendly choices such as macaroni and cheese.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Fish and chips.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fish%20and%20chips. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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