What began as a string of incredibly popular ceviche bars in the Gansevoort and Canal Street Markets, has now become Chef José Luis Chávez’s first sit-down restaurant. This fresh space is clean and modern, with a polished, easygoing vibe; a solid wine list; and some terrific cocktails (including a few creative takes on pisco sours).
The brilliance of Chef Chávez’s citrus-marinated ceviches is the traditional way in which they are presented—something like a Peruvian cousin to the poke bowl. Also on the roster are other classics from the same nation, like corn, quinoa and potatoes woven into hearty mains. Think: arroz con mariscos (a paella-like dish) and pork chaufa, fried rice studded with bits of pork belly and fried sweet plantains.