If you are in New York City, definitely check out Crave Ceviche Bar

A very close family friend (my newly minted sister’s sister’s boyfriend) just opened up a new restaurant in New York City called Crave Ceviche Bar located at 946 2nd Avenue (cross is 50th).

As an always aspiring entrepreneur, you have to be happy when you get the reviews that this place is getting.  I mean look at the reviews from New York Magazine and some food blogs in NY.  Not bad at all…   From New York Magazine:

Todd Mitgang’s infatuation with ceviche began in cooking school, where, he says, “you learn that acidity and salt make food jump out at you. The word bright comes to mind.” It’s that quality that Mitgang tries to capture at Crave Ceviche Bar, where he takes a playful approach to “cooking” raw proteins with everything from tomato water to Champagne. Everything besides the tempura-fried rock shrimp and the serrano-ham crostini starts out raw and is cured in its marinade, the components of which are identified on the menu by the term “ceviche’d.” The Maine lobster roll, for instance, is made from meat that’s “ceviche’d” in Meyer-lemon juice, while the yellowfin tuna marinates in watermelon juice and Chinese red vinegar. Mitgang applies the technique to beef, too, bringing his Worcestershire-sauced, lemon-juiced filet mignon sliders to medium-rare without the benefit of a flame. Even beer is served “mordida style” with lime juice, salt, and Tabasco.

Other reviews:  

• Urban Daddy
• Restaurant Girl

Do me and YOURSELF a favor and check this place out.   Let me know your favorite dishes since I will be in New York for work on the week of September 24th and I am looking forward to multiple visits there.