It's Dad's birthday! Knowing how much Mr. B loves fish, Dave and Elim suggested a fabulous place in Brooklyn known for amazing fish dishes: Petite Crevette.
If you look up "cozy dining" in a dictionary, a picture of this place would pop up. Of all the places we've been, it is one of the most charming and unassuming restaurants with award-winning cuisine. We went early to avoid crowds and lucked out that no one else was there the whole time we ate. At dinner time it gets packed, so it looks like lunch might be a winning time to check it out. Since it was so quiet, the owner (who is also the chef) and his son (our server) were able to chat with us a bit. The owner/chef is known as "Doctor Fish" because of his amazing skill with seafood.
"Doctor Fish" - the owner and chef
He has worked in the restaurant industry ever since he moved to NYC, and Petite Crevette is his 3rd personal venture. You can tell from the decor and Doctor Fish's demeanor that this restaurant really is a piece of him and truly his passion.
And once you taste the food, you know it was made by someone who loves his craft. The small kitchen was right next to where we were sitting, so we could hear as he chopped and simmered and grilled all our meals to order; it felt like we were visiting someone's home!
We started out with fresh bread served with olive oil infused with fresh garlic and tomatoes. Divine!
Then came...
fried oysters
salad
corn crab chowder
grilled skirt steak
salmon paillard
salmon burger
scallops
(DJ said these were among the best scallops he's ever had)
(DJ said these were among the best scallops he's ever had)
seafood chowder
Every bite was superb. We cleaned our plates! And since they knew it was Dad's birthday, they brought out complimentary slices of flourless chocolate cake and cherry pie with candles in his honor. So thoughtful!
This was truly the perfect place to celebrate with a seafood lover. We can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!
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