After hearing so much positive buzz, we’re excited to announce Crave Fishbar (945 2nd Ave at 50th St) will be hosting an Oyster Lovers Meetup on Monday, May 5 at 6:30 pm! Chef Todd Mitgang is excited to show off the restaurant and has created the following menu for us, to be served family style. (Note that the menu is subject to change by the chef; please do not ask for substitutions.) Here’s what we’ll be having:
Raw Bar Platter
chef’s selection of oysters, hand dug clams, jonah crab claw, shrimp cocktail
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Corn Dusted Crispy Oysters
piquin chili puree, gorgonzola dolce, snipped chive
Jumbo Asparagus Salad
smoked salmon goat cheese mousse, roasted beets, rye crouton
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Homemade Cavatelli
shucked oysters, bacon, fresh english peas, brown butter
Lobster Curry
chu chee curry, charred red onion, japanese eggplant, thai apple eggplant, fresh bamboo shoots
Garlic Chive Griddled Rice
snap pea, egg
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Chocolate Chip Cookie
warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Olive Oil Pound Cake
sweetened mascarpone, pistachio anglaise, cara cara orange supremes
RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/New-York-Oyster-Lovers/events/177535412
If that doesn’t get you excited, then you’d better check your pulse! This dinner will be $50 plus tax and tip. If you order any drinks or other menu items a la carte, please settle those with the server on your own. Our group is currently capped at 30, so sign up today before we’re out of space. Note: refunds will not be issued for this event, so please be confident that you can make it.
See you there!
