Ceviche

Ceviche, OK, you may think “off the eaten path, don’t be absurd”, the
latest taste of the town, was a not miss spot for the Divas. Even if
there seemed to be a constant flow of young nubile long legged ladies
parading through the front door, the Dining Divas held their own.
The choices of where to imbibe within the aged walls of this historic
building was of short consideration; street level, out of doors, and
within the viewing parameters of the entranceway. A pitcher of
Sangria was served.
Before our readers take their seats an exploration of the multilevel
architecture is recommended. The interior is authentic in it’s
design with the ‘what’s old is new again’ Mexican tile, warmly
painted stucco walls, and the voluptuously clothed and unclothed Goya
diva “The Maja”. We were feeling very svelte and the menus were
requested. Our lovely server, so patient and attentive, the darling
valets, so warm and welcoming, we should never take Sarasota for
granted.
True to the Diva mantra there were multiple choices to be had in this
tapas cuisine. That was the difficult part. One may need to return
again and again in determining what is to ones liking. Word was out
by none other than the fabulous Denise, of her love for the Patatas
dish. Patatas Bravas was ordered. What to choose next? The
description of “Woodland mushrooms sauteed with sherry over goat
cheese toasted bread’, Champinoes De Sevilla was requested. Red meat
decision followed, that resulted in ordering Banderillas Mixtas, an
assortment of skewered grilled tenderloin, mild chorizo, marinated
chicken and vegetables. To finish out our order we did not want to
shy away from octopus, that would be Pulpo A La Gallega, which is
sliced octopus in virgin olive oil and fresh herbs with paprika, and
served over potatoes.
The best of the best, the Divas loved the woodland mushrooms. Fairy
nymphs danced in our head with this delight. Now Denise, if we could
all have your statuesque beauty with the potatoes, well, maybe, we
would try it again, and then again maybe not. The Carnivore Divas
loved the Banderillas Mixtas, with the tenderloin done medium rare,
El perfecto! Octopus, yikes, take it away, which our kind and
beautiful server did. We were down a Diva anyway and had more than
enough food for the three of us.
Readers please respond, there are many exotic dishes to choose from
and life is so short, we need your input on your hits and misses
(although we are sure there are few misses) on Ceviche’s menu. If
Divas are going to consume calories we want them to be well spent!
Our after dinner drinks were served on the rooftop, under the stars,
with more of the best views in town; of the people and our
breathtaking city sites. Our applause is out to Mr. Murphy, I am even
starting to like the faux exterior embellishments. He has saved a
wonderful building and given so much back for us to enjoy.
And by the way, who was that handsome gentleman seated next to us
dining with two ladies? So many reasons to return……….
Ceviche, 1216 First Street, Sarasota 34236
941.952.1036
www.ceviche.com