Last night I paid a repeat visit to a repeat opening of Fingers and Thumbs’ Seafood Shack. Yum. Following ye olde ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix’ methodology, I kept with what I knew I’d love: a big ole pot of lobster cooked with juicy prawns, mussels, clams, veggies and more. Complimented by an ample stack of rustic bread with home made cocktail sauce (which could have been a little better honestly), washed down with a few Kronenbourgs, and rounded off by a scoop of especially tasty vanilla fudge ice cream – it was a fun and filling meal. The damage? Around £55 total for two.
The place (Arch Gallery near Cambridge Heath Rail Station) was buzzing and convivial, much busier than during my first go-round back in December. ‘Front of house’ seemed a bit overwhelmed at the beginning of the evening, but I got the impression enough course correction was applied for smooth sailing during the rest of my visit and on through the weekend.
The pop-up continues tonight and Saturday. According to co-founder Nick, there are still some sittings available, but only a very few. Booking is advisable.
Fingers and Thumbs Seafood Shack
Railway arch 289, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9HA
*CLOSER TO CAMBRIDGE HEATH RAIL STATION THAN BETHNAL GREEN TUBE STATION*
31 January to 2 February with two sittings from 6 to 7.30pm and 8.30 to 10.15pm.
Cash only
To book ahead call Jimmy on 07815 808 735 or Nick on 07875 238 095. For details, visit the Fingers and Thumbs Facebook page or follow them on Twitter: @fingandthumbs.
Jimmy from F&T’s. Totally agree about the ‘coctail sauce’ it wasn’t what it should be, we had some preserved lemon issues and didn’t have time to correct it. The whole lot went in the bin and a fresh batch made the next day- it was far superior.
I’d like to send you a bottle of it, it’ll go great with a whole load of different things like chips, chicken, fish, shellfish. send me your address and i’ll post you a bottle.
J
Hey Jimmy. That’s really kind of you. Thanks. I’ll be happy to try a bottle of your sauce. I’ll email my address to you in a bit.
How’d the pop-up go last night and how’s tonight looking?
C
It went amazingly well thanks, was fully booked on fri and sat doing 235 covers over the 3 days. We received some excellent feedback and there was a really lively and friendly atmosphere throughout.
I’m really excited about the next one already!
Just got your address, bottle of sauce in the post soon
Jimmy
That’s so awesome! Keep me posted. Thanks 🙂