Fish Tacos: It's Complicated

Tonight, while many of my friends were out shpieling and noshing hamantaschen, I attempted to tally the results of this week's wholly unofficial fish taco survey. 

And the survey says…it’s complicated.

A total of 15 people commented on the post in one way or another—some on Facebook and two (thanks, Donnie and Debbi) by leaving comments directly on this blog.

In the “Yea” camp are six readers who liked the post.  Whether that affirmation extends to fish tacos themselves isn’t entirely clear.  Three others unequivocally affirmed their love of fish tacos:

"Yea. fish tacos."

"Making them for dinner tonight!"

"Love fish tacos. Great healthy food place here [in Arizona] with fish tacos."

In the “Nay” camp are these who say feh—literally--to fish tacos:

"Fish good. Tacos good. Fish tacos feh."

"Nay. Feh."

"Never had them, but can't say as they sound very appealing...."

And then there are those who had to qualify their answers in some way—complicating the results:

"Not a fan, although there was a place in LA that had really good mahi mahi burritos!"

"It's complicated. You can find some good ones. I eat way too much fish now to be looking for fish tacos."

"It goes without saying they have to be good fish tacos to be good. But I guess I am just a Cali boy at heart."

"Fish tacos can be yummy, but I still prefer my fish as sushi.".

From these results, I can reasonably conclude that not only are my readers particular about the foods they’ll eat, but also that fish tacos aren’t high on their lists of “must have” culinary delights.

Good to know, my friends.  Good to know.

Fish Tacos: Yea or Nay?

Photo courtesy of Infrogmation

Over the weekend, my friend, Robin, posted this status on Facebook:

Fish tacos in Rhinebeck. Yum! — at Terrapin Restaurant & Catering.

One person “liked” the post, which doesn’t necessarily mean, however, that he “likes” fish tacos.

And, in fact, the general consensus based on the conversation that ensued was anything but “like” when it comes to fish tacos.

“I’ve never understood the appeal of fish tacos,” I commented to my friend.  “Can we talk about this next week?” I asked.

“I will be happy to opine about fish tacos and any other subject of your choice,” she replied, adding, “Oh, how I love to opine.”

“You’re on,” I quipped back, before adding this:  “In the meantime, enjoy the fish tacos.  Blech!”

A while later, Robin’s friend Richard chimed in with this:  “I always thought fish tacos sounded nasty until I tried one. It was good. But, I won't go out of my way for another one! Your friend Jane should at least try one. (Or maybe she already has?!)”

No, Richard, I haven’t yet tried one.  They just sound oh-so nasty to me…

And apparently Arlene agrees.  She wrote, “Fish tacos just don’t excite me.  Yuck!”

As an afterthought, she added this:  “Will stick with cream cheese and lox.  Yes, much better.”

I quickly added a “like” to this comment.

So, what say ye, my friends?   

Fish tacos: yea or nay? 

Leave a comment and let me know.  Upon reaching critical mass, the results of JanetheWriter's official unofficial fish taco poll will be published in a subsequent post.

Stay tuned...