One of my favorite meals of 2025. 🙌🏻

I didn’t know what to expect before dining at @quiquecrudonyc. All I knew was that my friends @wayne.s.cheng and @noemiecarrant were taking me here as a thank-you for photographing their wedding last year. (And no, I don’t do weddings. 😄)

When we sat down, we started looking through the menu, but since Wayne is friends with @chefcosme, the Chef asked if he could just cook for us. Of course, I said yes.

What followed was an unforgettable feast. Chef Cosme began with a beautiful spread of aguachiles and tostadas, each one bright, fresh, and full of flavor. Then came the meats — a silky steak tartare, followed by two off-menu cuts: an American Wagyu and a massive NY strip that completely stole the show.

Every dish that left that tiny kitchen was exceptional. The steak alone rivaled some of the best I’ve had anywhere in the city.

Huge thanks to Chef Cosme and the entire team for the incredible hospitality and one of the most memorable meals I’ve had this year. Also huge thanks to Wayne & Noëmie for taking me here. 🫶🏻

If you haven’t been to Quique Crudo yet, make it happen. It’s a special place that deserves every bit of attention.

Swipe through to see all the deliciousness! 🍽️

1. Highlight reel
2. Aguachile verde de navajas - Cape Cod Razor Clams
3. Scallop (off menu)
4. Aguachile negro de callos de hacha - Maine live scallops
5. Nantucket bay scallops with mango
6. Ceviche de pescado - Rhode Island Fluke
7. Ceviche de langosta - Maine whole lobster, coconut, ginger, salsa macha, cilantro, cucumber, red onion
8. Aguachile negro de camaron - Gulf shrimp
9. Tostada de pulpo y camaron - Octopus, gulf shrimp
10. Tostada de jaiba - Crab
11. Tostada steak tartar
12. Mar y tierra - Seared scallop, homemade chorizo, hash potato, cashews, chipotle alioli, salsa verde
13. American Wagyu from Snake River Farm (off-menu)
14. Bone Marrow (off-menu)
15. Ensalada Cesarin
16. Chef Cosme
17. NY strip from Double R Ranch (off-menu)
18. Homemade cheese ice cream
19. Mexican chocolate ice cream
20. Pastel tres leches

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