From Eater · Liz Provencher · · 1m 20s
NYC’s Hottest New Wine Bar Started With a DM Slide
A DM slide led to NYC’s hottest new wine bar, El Camarón Peludo.
In brief
A DM slide led to NYC’s hottest new wine bar, El Camarón Peludo. Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar opened El Camarón Peludo after a DM slide connected them with chef Carlos Barrera. Originally reported by Eater.
How El Camarón Peludo began
Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar spent five years slinging tacos at Taqueria Ramírez and Carnitas Ramírez.
The space challenge
They needed a restaurant that could handle seafood and wine without being a taqueria.
The DM slide connection
A DM with chef Carlos Barrera led to their first pop-up featuring his Trompo Negro.
The menu blend
They fused Mexican seafood with Spanish influences and global wines for a cozy West Village spot.
Service differences
At El Camarón Peludo, staff spend time with guests over wine and music instead of fast service.
Balancing four spots
They manage Taqueria Ramírez, Carnitas Ramírez, Socceria, and El Camarón Peludo.
The partnership
Carlos Barrera, a Mexico City-born chef, worked with them on pop-ups and their first full-service restaurant.
Why it works
The focus on seafood freshness and simple dishes creates a unique balance between Mexican and Spanish flavors.
What’s next
They aim to keep El Camarón Peludo as their most personal and welcoming space.
The key point
Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar opened El Camarón Peludo after a DM slide connected them with chef Carlos Barrera.
