From Germany I miss the bread, from France I miss couscous, in Amsterdam I had the best nasi goreng, on the streets of Athens you find the best lamb shish kabob, America is the only place for a great burger, and when it comes to fish and chips, no-one does it justice like the English and nowhere is it as good as in England.

Until now. The Codfather in Phoenix, Arizona now has real fish and chips. Oh, I’ve had “Fish & Chips”, tried Pete’s, George and Dragon, Red Robin, Claim Jumper, and many more, not forgetting the dozens of places out of state – but nothing has ever come close. Look at this photo, it is a giant piece of haddock with a good portion of twice-cooked fries sitting below. The vinegar and salt are just out of camera view. I have tried the cod and while it is a traditional large chunk of cod, the haddock is my favorite. Mark and his wife Ruth are owners of the Codfather, their second and newest location is at the northeast corner of 16th Street and Bell Road, while the other shop is at 35th Avenue and Greenway. Cheers.