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Lure Fishbar @ NY Restaurant Week

02/01/2012 Elliott Levenglick Leave a comment

One of the most highly anticipated Restaurants participating in NYC Restaurant Week was Lure Fishbar. Located in the heart of SoHo, I was very anxious to try their Restaurant Week menu because it quite possibly offered the most attractive seafood of any restaurant participating in the three week long promotion. Offering dishes such as Oysters, Sushi, Shrimp Tempura and a Filet of Fish Basket, Lure Fishbar was on the top of my list.

Appetizer: 1/2 Dozen Oysters

Verdict: The half dozen East Coast Oysters, were served with size of cocktail and mignonette sauces. Overall, both sauces were very good, although I slightly preferred the latter as it possessed the proper zest that worked well with the dish. The oysters were incredibly fresh, embodying the necessary taste of the sea that make them as popular as they are today.

Entree: Sushi Combo- 6 Pieces of Sushi and 1 Maki Roll

Verdict: For my entree, I went with the Sushi Combination which included six pieces of Sushi along with one maki choice. As for the sushi, two pieces of salmon, one tuna, one yellowtail, one white fish and one piece of eel were served. For my choice of maki, I went with the Crunchy Spicy Big Eye Tuna. Overall, the sushi and maki roll were strong. Although the entree was a bit light, I was sufficiently pleased with the profound degree of freshness.

Dessert: Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream w/Graham Crackers, Brownies and Chocolate Sauce

Verdict: The most unexpected and pleasant surprise of the meal, was the toasted marshmallow ice cream served with graham crackers and brownie. While I did not harbor low expectations for the dish, I overlooked the desserts because I was so consumed with the shellfish and seafood, which is Lure’s specialty. Nevertheless, the Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream was outstanding and deserves praise for its creativity and overall distinct flavor.

Overall:

In the end, Lure Fishbar’s NY Restaurant Week menu was exceptional. Combining three stellar courses into a prix fixe menu deserves tremendous praise. In addition, the menu shed’s light on the restaurant’s tremendous dishes.

Lure Fishbar

142 Mercer Street,

New York, NY, 10012

P: + 1 (212) 431-7676

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Lure Fishbar @ 1/2 Dozen Oysters

01/27/2012 Elliott Levenglick 2 Comments

One of the most popular and highly revered seafood dish are Oysters. Considered an aphrodisiac, Oysters are enchanting, luxurious and down right delicious. Although they are most popular (and appropriate) during the summer months, Oysters are consumed year round and as a result a plethora of restaurants have opened in New York dedicated to the dish. Lure Fishbar may be one of the best destinations for oysters in the city, serving an attractive menu that includes: Blue Point (Long Island) $3, Island Creek (Massachusetts) $3.50, Beau Soleil (New Brunswick) $3.25, Kushi (British Columbia) $3.75, Kumamoto (Washington) $3.50, Fanny Bay (British Columbia) $3.25 and the Oyster of the day. While Lure’s sheer range of oysters is impressive, they are also known for their shellfish: Shrimp, Crab, Lobster and auspicious Sushi.

Nevertheless, I went with the oysters to start. Served as an appetizer with a half dozen, the East Coast Oysters came with a cocktail and mignonette sauces. Overall, both sauces were very good, although I slightly preferred the latter as it possessed the proper zest that worked well with the dish. The oysters were incredibly fresh, embodying the necessary taste of the sea that make them as popular as they are today. While Lure Fishbar may be one of the best purveyors of oysters in NYC, it also offers some of the best sushi and shellfish as well, making it a favorable destination for lunch or dinner.