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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 22 DECEMBER 2020 Ever had a carmelized pineapple lemonade? Tangy, tropical and not too sweet, it brings sunny vibes to the darkest of winter days—something we all could use right now. It's just one of the summery delights avail- able at B&B Fish in Marblehead, the new counter-service restaurant from Jason Santos, the award-winning celebrity chef best known for his blue hair and Boston restaurants Abby Lane, Buttermilk & Bourbon, and Citrus & Salt. The chef 's elevated clam shack was origi- nally slated to debut in June, but pushed back several times with COVID-19-related delays. But really, the timing seems ideal right now, as socially distant picnics fade into the rearview and everyone is headed back to potentially months of meeting friends on Zoom for din- ner parties. B&B Fish's cheery bright interior, matched with Southern-inflected takes on clas- sic fried food, is just the lift we all need. And if the kitchen, which was already jamming at 5 p.m. on a chilly Wednesday night, is an indica- tion, Santos has truly tapped into the zeitgeist with a made-for-pandemic-times bright spot. THE MENU Starters Crushed English Peas $5 Mains New England Clam Chowder $7, Buttermilk & Bourbon's Honey Glazed Biscuits $6, Battered Cod $19 Dessert Signature Fresh Fried Beignets $10 E AT + D R I N K While there are a few small tables and stools inside, we'd recommend planning on take-out. That is, unless 2020 surprises us with a warm December—the restaurant has several long picnic tables out front, and a gas fireplace surrounded by Adirondack chairs. Dine in or take out, start with the New England Clockwise from top left, vidalia onion rings, battered cod, and the casual fish & chips interior and exterior vibe.