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Cava Veinte33--new restaurant that ROCKS
My good friends were in town last week, staying at Mahekal Beach Resort on Calle 38. I love when friends come to town, as it's really the only time I get a chance to get out and about, explore what's new in the tourist area, and try some new restaurants.
We had lunch at Cava Veinte33, which is a new restaurant on Calle 38 just east of 5th avenue. It's next door (to the west) to the popular Italian restaurant, Piola. It was fantastic! Everything we tried was made with fresh ingredients that were attractively presented. The menu was creative and inventive--I was really impressed. The decor is chic, the service was attentive and friendly, and the prices for a 'higher end' meal were very fair. I will definitely go there again--in fact, I am dreaming of it right now.  BTW--the burger was to die for...better than any other I've had in Playa. The bun (sort of a non-sweet brioche-type of fresh bread) was hollowed out a bit and filled with carmelized onions.  They asked for my desired temperature, and what's better is that they GOT IT RIGHT. I got curried potato salad on the side with my burger and it was delicious--still warm. My friends split the Cheese Bomb for dessert and gave me a taste--OMG, it really was the Bomb. Here's their menu (I asked them to email it to me so I could share it here; the misspellings are theirs, not mine  ):APPEITIZERS DUCK TACOS $ 85.00 Duck confite with onion and coriander seed, served with mole sauce CUITLACOCHE RISSOTTO $ 85.00 Oaxaca cheese, cuitlacoche sauce and thyme butter, served with corn & dry chili oil. BAGUIS $ 75.00 Baguette Trio served with arugula & goat cheese; prosciutto & cheese; cranberry jelly & Brie. CREMA CONDE $65.00 Black bean cream with chipotle served with tortilla, fried banana, avocado, cheese and sweet corn. TUNA TARTAR $90.00 Fresh tuna dressed with fine herbs & lime oil; served with avocado, lime foam and chipotle mayonnaise. SALADS CEASAR SALAD $70.00 Roman lettuce, cherry tomato, croutons, parmesan cheese in a Caesar dressing With Chicken $95.00 SPINACH AND APPLE SALAD $80.00 Mix Lettuce, caramelized nuts, apples and tossed in an apple and cinnamon dressing. TUNA SALAD $95.00 Tuna sashimi, mixed lettuce, sliced cucumber & jicama dressed with sesame & soya vinaigrette. PROSCUITTO SALAD $95.00 Mix lettuce, prosciutto, and Ramonetti cheese served with a strawberry vinaigrette. CAPRESE SALAD $110.00 Fresh Mozarella, sliced tomatoes, served with a basil pesto and arugula. SANDWICHES HAMBURGER 33 $ 90.00 “Certificated angus beef” Sirloin (200 g) with tarragon mayonnaise, caramelized onions, arugula, Ramonetti Cheese, served with curry potatoes or mixed salad. SANDWICH DE ROAST BEEF $ 95.00 “Certificated angus beef" Rib Eye (130 g) with mustard, fine herbs, arugula, avocado, Caramelized onions & served with mixed salad. MEXICAN STEAK SANDWICH $ 120.00 Beef steak (120 g) with refried beans, and avocado served with curry potatoes or mixed salad. SERRANO HAM SANDWICH $95.00 Serrano ham with Ramonetti cheese, served with mixed salad. CHICKEN SANDWICH $85.00 Chicken with chimichurri, mozzarella cheese, served with mixed salad. VEGETABLES AND CHEESE SANDWICH $75.00 Sautee Vegetables, fresh mozzarella cheese, served in a homemade bread. MAIN COURSE MACARRONE AND CHEESE $95.00 Macaroon Pasta with Ramonetti double cream cheese, truffle oil and fresh black pepper. PEANUT CHICKEN BREAST $ 130.00 Grilled chicken breast, served in a peanut and spices sauce. GRILLED SALMON $ 160.00 Served in a capers sauce, served with mixed vegetables & lettuce, dressed with a fennel vinaigrette EPAZOTE CHIMICHURRI BEEF STEAK $ 190.00 Beef Steak served with an epazote chimichurri, rustic mashed potatoes, and Mexican goat cheese. TUNA STEAK WITH “RECADO” $ 180.00 Pan seared tuna, served with fresh vegetables, in a “recado” sauce. SIDE DISHES BLUE CHEESE SPINACHS $70.00 RICE OF THE DAY $60.00 SAUTEE MUSHROOMS WITH CHEESE $70.00 DESSERTS HOME MADE ICE CREAM $ 60.00 Papantla Vanilla Traditional Mexican Chocolate “Abuelita” CHEESE BOMB $ 75.00 Cream cheese mousse with a red Mexican wine and blackberry reduction, covered with chocolate. CREAM TEQUILA CREPES $ 70.00 Crepes stuffed with tequila cream mousse, served in a hibiscus flower reduction. PUFF PASTRY & APPLES $ 70.00 Puff pastry covered by baked apples with cheese & cinnamon, served with ice cream.
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Yummo! Will add it to the list of places to try in May. The burger does sound delicious!
How dressy would you say it is? My friends want to do at least one "nice" dinner (I think the ladies just wanna dress up). |
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That's what I was thinking, too. We still haven't eaten there! I've also heard they have good breakfast? |
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