The Happy Hooker (@happyhookertdot) have been on my to-eat-list since it first open but never got the chance. Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to their media tasting by my favorite food blogger Stella (@foodieyu).
The Happy Hooker is Ocean Wise Certified, providing sustainable and ocean friendly seafood.
Their one year anniversary is coming up on March 5th and they are offering specials regularly for this occasion, so make sure to follow their Facebook and twitter.
Chef Attilio Pugliese (@attilio25) seen above.
Dark & Stormy
Coco Peno $10
~ rum, coconut, ginger syrup, jalapeno
This cocktail does pack some heat, love it and it was so refreshing perfect with the food.
Caesar $7.50
This was my least favorite of the night, nothing special
Paper Plane $10.00
Very citrus-y and on the tart side which was a rather nice palette cleanser in between bites.
Kale Salad
~ organic kale, baby arugula, watermelon radishes, cucumber, pickled cabbage,
house made red wine vinaigrette
Love
how it was lightly dress and isn't this beautiful with the watermelon
radish. Love the different levels of crunch here and the pickled cabbage
added the much needed pop.
Baja Fries
~ crispy russet potatoes, cheddar cheese, adobo chipotle sauce, lime crema, onion, cilantro, house made guacamole
Party time, perfect with Love it especially the adobo chipotle sauce but not a big fan of the guacamole presentation.
Shrimp Po'Boy
~ cornmeal breaded shrimp, lemon aioli, baby arugula, sliced tomato, pickled habaneros, kosher pickles, butter toasted Portuguese bun
My fave dish of the night, love the crispy shrimp and the bun was toasted perfectly which also have been able to hold up all the ingredients (hate when it gets all soggy but that didn't happen here). Also love the pickled habaneros which packed a punch of heat which I love but be careful if you can't really take the heat.
Shrimp Taco
~ grilled shrimp seasoned with cumin salt, adobo chipotle sauce, lime crema, pickled green cabbage, habanero pico di gallo
Cali Baja Taco
~ breaded and fried alaskan pollock, melted cheddar cheese, shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomato, lime crema, house made guacamole
There was way too much guacamole with the smaller pieces of fish here.
Grouper Taco
~ beer battered grouper, melted cheddar cheese, pineapple habanero salsa, lime crema, pickled red cabbage, onion, cilantro
This was my fave taco of the night, love biting into the big piece of fish and the batter was perfectly crispy light.
Lobster Roll
~ east coast lobster, mayo, celery, celery salt, butter toasted top slice bun
Def the best for last, it's now my favorite lobster roll in t.o. with big chunks of lobster and barely any fillers. The roll was perfectly toasted buttered yummy goodness. Meaty, rich, creamy, buttery goodness that I am dreaming of as I am writing this.
Verdict :
Will definitely be back for more of the lobster roll & shrimp po'boy, would also love to try their fish sandwich (Filet-o-fish is my fave after all).
Great affordable cocktails all under $10 and with great selection of local craft beer.
Great spot to hangout but also very convenient for takeout
*** This meal was complimentary. Opinions are my own***
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