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.
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