Rayuela

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Rayuela Review

The young and sexy frequent this vibrant Lower East Side restaurant to sample Latin cuisine courtesy of Máximo Tejada, the chef who built his reputation cooking at the popular (now closed) Lucy's Latin Kitchen. This bi-level eatery and bar has a dining area, a ceviche bar, and—growing in the center of the restaurant—an olive tree. The menu features small plates with more than a dozen ceviches and tapas, including the must-have lobster with Uruguayan caviar. If you'd like a predinner drink, arrive early to grab a stool at the bar and enjoy a standout cocktail, like the pisco made with sour lime juice and foamy egg white.