Eating the Past: how Haddon Salt perfected fish and chips

Today’s episode is part two of our exploration of that delicacy, fish and chips. My guest today is Utah Public Radio’s chief engineer, Friend Weller. What listeners may not know about him is that he is a fish and chips aficionado. He’s here to talk about the dish in the United States, and in particular, one restaurateur who perfected their version of English fish and chips. Thanks for joining me, Friend. Can you talk a bit about when you first ate fish and chips and where? Read more >

H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips 1967 Vintage Men's T-Shirt

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