Open and Shut

May 16, 2003 Trusty correspondent Jennifer L. reports from the ever-active two-block stretch of northern Clinton Street that the papered-over joint between WD-50 and 1492 will become Crudo, a raw bar. "Good gravy," she reports, we hope not literally... Any guesses as to which local establishment this might be? [thanks, mg]... UPDATE 5/20: Another very trusted correspondent emails: "The little place between Fresh Food and AKA (I can't remember the number, but you can tell if you walk by, the renovation is almost done) is going to be a saki/dumpling bar by the very interesting Marja Samsom of Kitchen Club fame. Yes, this is different than Crudo across the street. Should be open soon."

L-Ster??

Posted by: RSF at May 19, 2003 05:20 PM

Hi Shef! Thanks for stopping by and contributing to the dialogue!

Posted by: Lock at May 19, 2003 11:41 PM

http://metronewyork.com/content/03/wk21/openings.htm

"To Clinton Street’s proliferating variety of bars—wine, panini, tapas—the owners of 1492 have added Crudo, a celebration of raw fish in all its multiethnic forms. Chef Seamus Mullen’s menu features hamachi with yuzu vinaigrette, cured diver scallops with prosciutto, and Spanish mackerel with huacatay mint, plus exotically dressed oysters and tartares, all available in tasting and sharing portions. Even the wine list encourages experimentation: Everything from the sparkling Riesling to the Moscato d’Asti comes by the taste, glass, or bottle."

Posted by: jennifer at May 20, 2003 03:10 PM

I remember some review said 1492's food tasted like catsup. Is this on track? Tapas bars always end up being so expensive.

Posted by: Hillary Bummsweat at May 21, 2003 06:55 PM

Hillary, dear you sound like you are not one of the trustafarrians that can afford to fling duccats at dinners?

Posted by: Sal Minella at May 24, 2003 10:22 PM