"“It is about places that you can go back again and again,” Correa says. He reflects back to when he first moved to New York City from Peru. “It was exciting to just mingle with everyone from everywhere and see this mix of things happening,” he says. “That's what a tavern embodies.”"
"“About Llama Inn, ‘we found the narrative around Peruvian food [and] we had a really good run at the beginning,’ Correa tells Eater. ‘But the world is not interested in something that's been around for 10 years; they are interested in what's new.’”"
"“For Cafe Bar J.F., Correa teamed up again with chef Francisco Castillo, who was chef de cuisine at the now-closed Llama San. Together they're pulling the lens back to showcase South American cuisines more broadly - Peru, yes, but also Chile and Argentina - in a casual setting they've been calling a tavern.”"
"“The Cafe Bar J.F. core menu features grilled seafood, vegetables, and South American staples. The swordfish ($36) is basted with an olive oil-white wine-garlic concoction before it's grilled and served with yellow-eyed beans.”"
Cafe Bar J.F. is opening at 50 Withers Street near Meeker Avenue on May 13, replacing Llama Inn’s Williamsburg address. The new tavern is South American-leaning and aims to be a place people can return to often. The project brings together restaurateur Juan Correa and chef Francisco Castillo, expanding beyond Peru to include Chile and Argentina. The menu centers on grilled seafood, vegetables, and South American staples, with items such as swordfish basted in an olive oil, white wine, and garlic mixture and served with yellow-eyed beans. The concept emphasizes a casual tavern atmosphere that reflects the mix of cultures found in New York.
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