What I ate for lunch: The Fish Store

thestar_logoRegulars at The Fish Store & Sandwiches know that good food takes time.

It can take up to 10 minutes during the lunch rush to get a grilled fish sandwich in the College St. shop.

“Customers have learned to be patient, because they know the effort my mother puts into cooking,” says Sarah Hwang, daughter of the owners.

The made-to-order sandwiches are worth the wait, thanks to pristine fish — 15 types are also sold raw, by weight, to cook at home — and garlicky Italian vinaigrette. Black cod ($9.95) is sweetly fresh, crisp from griddling on a large cooktop and simply seasoned with salt. It tastes refreshingly of itself…

Details: The Star