I wanted fried calamari. Aki wanted belly clams and fried shrimp. Amaya wanted clam strips and fried calamari. We debated our wants and explored the menu. We could get a combo platter with most of what we all wanted. Or we could each get our own fried seafood basket. Experience has taught me to be a bit cautious with unknown, or new to us, restaurants. But we were on a mini vacation. We chose as individuals and agreed to share. I learned my lesson again. First of all, it was way too much seafood for the three of us. Second, at least one of the three selections was under fried. The second was debatable. It may have been influenced by my realization that I've lost my love for belly clams.
The combo would have limited our losses. It would have added fries to the mix. It would have allowed us to experience more and give us the opportunity to double down if we weren't already excessively full. Next time, it's the combination platter all the way, one, to share.
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