If you think of great pairings, you might consider steak and zinfandel, duck and pinot noir, and of course oysters and sauvignon blanc.
Recently, we made it to an excellent raw bar near Union Square that is located in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it space. Tucked on top of the Stockton tunnel, in between the Tunnel Top and a deli, Bar Crudo features an assortment of great food, wines, and beers.
We started with an order of fresh oysters, accompanied with the aforementioned sauvignon blanc. The fresh oysters went well with the mignonette and the sips of wine afterwards helped pull everything together.
Next, we had a platter of various crudo. Mixing spices, fruits, caviar, creams, and other assorted delicacies with various raw fish, these crudo were amazing. From spicy tuna to delicate fluke, each one stood out and was distinctly different from the next.
We also had their tartare, paired with a tempranillo. The tartare was very fresh and had been prepared with a variety of spices and mustard. A unique touch was the little sliver of fish they placed on each: the saltiness of the fish worked extremely well with the spicy meat.
Besides raw food, Bar Crudo also has some hot dishes on the menu. One not to be missed is an extremely buttery, creamy, velvety smooth chowder chock full of seafood. One of the best chowders I've ever had.
The space is great: 2 tiny bars downstairs with several stools arrayed about it (one in the window, one overlooking the chefs at work). In the back hangs a jellyfish chandelier and the upstairs loft has all of about 8 tiny tables. The service is casual, friendly, and people pop in all the time, creating a dropping-over-at-friends atmosphere.
While we stuck to their excellent wines, their beer list is potentially even better. Mainly sticking to Belgium, I'll be back to sample them!
Recently, we made it to an excellent raw bar near Union Square that is located in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it space. Tucked on top of the Stockton tunnel, in between the Tunnel Top and a deli, Bar Crudo features an assortment of great food, wines, and beers.
We started with an order of fresh oysters, accompanied with the aforementioned sauvignon blanc. The fresh oysters went well with the mignonette and the sips of wine afterwards helped pull everything together.
Next, we had a platter of various crudo. Mixing spices, fruits, caviar, creams, and other assorted delicacies with various raw fish, these crudo were amazing. From spicy tuna to delicate fluke, each one stood out and was distinctly different from the next.
We also had their tartare, paired with a tempranillo. The tartare was very fresh and had been prepared with a variety of spices and mustard. A unique touch was the little sliver of fish they placed on each: the saltiness of the fish worked extremely well with the spicy meat.
Besides raw food, Bar Crudo also has some hot dishes on the menu. One not to be missed is an extremely buttery, creamy, velvety smooth chowder chock full of seafood. One of the best chowders I've ever had.
The space is great: 2 tiny bars downstairs with several stools arrayed about it (one in the window, one overlooking the chefs at work). In the back hangs a jellyfish chandelier and the upstairs loft has all of about 8 tiny tables. The service is casual, friendly, and people pop in all the time, creating a dropping-over-at-friends atmosphere.
While we stuck to their excellent wines, their beer list is potentially even better. Mainly sticking to Belgium, I'll be back to sample them!
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