After nearly a century in business, Cook’s Seafood closed the doors of both of its locations last week.
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Why Did Cook’s Seafood Close?
As the New York Post reports, the original Cook’s Seafood began serving shellfish in 1928 and soon became a San Francisco Bay Area institution, drawing foodies for its catfish, salmon, and other dishes.
But the restaurant became known for its fish and chips. After trying the signature dish while stationed in England in World War I, original owner Bill Cook was inspired to bring it to the United States.
“We may be one of the first places in California to serve fish and chips,” he said at the time…