Quidi Vidi Doubleheader | Seafood & Suds in a Fishing Village

🌊 Quidi Vidi Doubleheader | Seafood & Suds in a Fishing Village 📍 Mallard Cottage 🏡 Historic Charm, Hit-or-Miss Menu A 200-year-old saltbox house where the kitchen runs on wood-fired whimsy: • What We Ate: • Pork Chop ($28): Herb-brined + apple mustard glaze (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) • Brussels Sprouts ($12): Charred with cod bacon (surprise MVP) • Mussels ($18): Cider-steamed but undersized • Missed Opportunities: • Sold Out: Cod tongues, lobster omelet • Tip: Always ask "What just came in today?" Vibe: Low ceilings + sheepskin stools – like dining in a pirate’s cabin 🍺 Quidi Vidi Brewery 🚢 Beer with an Iceberg Twist • Flight Picks ($12 for 8 samples): • Eric’s Red IPA: Caramel malt + citrus hops • 1892 Traditional Ale: Molasses depth (like liquid gingerbread) • Skip: Iceberg Lager (tastes like glacier runoff) • Snack Attack: Cod tacos ($14) from the food truck outside Pro Tip: Buy the limited-edition barrel-aged stout ($25/bottle) to take home 📊 Lunch vs. Beer Experience Category Mallard Cottage Quidi Vidi Brewery Atmosphere Cozy historic Waterfront casual Best Bite Pork chop Eric’s Red IPA Regret Missing cod tongues Iceberg Lager letdown Photo Op Flower garden Dock with fishing stages Winner: Brewery for fun, Mallard for food (when fully stocked) 💡 Pro Tips 1. Mallard Strategy: • Brunch > lunch (more menu options) • Pre-order the seal flipper pie (48hr notice) 2. Brewery Hacks: • 3-5pm: Happy hour ($1 off flights) • Parking: Free lot by fish plant (2min walk) 3. Trail Intel: Signal Hill path starts behind brewery – 20mins to epic views Next Time Goals: • Mallard’s Sunday roast (beef + Yorkshire pudding) • Brewery’s lobster boil (July weekends) NewfoundlandEats #QuidiVidi #CraftBeerLove