Walking around Marblehead on a Saturday noon after a New Year's bash, where to eat? The Hangover is pressing, the head throbs, the stomach sends nausea signals, Hair of the Dog is required, so what to do? All these pretty restaurants for the exclusive Head crowd, the 5 Corners Kitchen, Junji, Casa Mia, even the Barrelman, they were all closed!! Finally we walk past the 3 Cods Tavern, and say AHA! Never been there, but it is open, and sure enough we enter the space and are amazed at the density of regulahs holding sway, slurping pints, little boys and girls at one end of the long tables while parents and grandparents are tucking in at the other. A real townie tavern, one could say. They had just one or two tables available. OK beer selection, very happy to see Alligash represented. And some Saturday lunch specials. Fried flounder for $10 sounds good, and this came out in due course with abundant filet, but not the freshest, and some decent cole slaw. They even have Malt Vinegar, so they must get some Brits on occasion. So full disclosure, from one visit: If you like townie atmosphere, and I do indeed, then this is a great place to come to. If you like great food, and you do indeed, then you might want to visit the 5 Corners Cafe first. read more