Executive Chef Matthew L. Lewis of 75 Main Restaurant Lounge Club in Southampton, Long Island, New York shares a delicious taste of the restaurant with his recipes for Crab Cakes with Chili Lime Tartar Sauce and Guacamole, and Sesame Crusted Tuna with Green Papaya Slaw. This chic and trendy restaurant owned by Zach Erdem opened in June 2010 and is a hot spot in Southampton.
Excellent food and an attractive, welcoming ambience are the winning combination and the driving forces behind 75 Main Restaurant Lounge Club’s success. With owner Zach Erdem’s vision and native Long-Islander Executive Chef Matthew L. Lewis’ varied menu, the restaurant has developed a steady clientele of regulars, along with newcomers who are attracted to the restaurant as well as the lounge and club after the dinner hour.
75 Main Restaurant Lounge Club
I had dinner at the restaurant in mid-January 2011 and had the opportunity to meet with Zach Erdem, as well as interview Chef Matthew L. Lewis, who has been with the restaurant since it opened in June 2010. Speaking with Chef Matthew L. Lewis, he feels that it is important to research new trends, new products, and try new things to keep the restaurant exciting. He honed his craft in culinary school, working at top restaurants in New York and Long Island, and takes continuing professional courses from the Culinary Institute of America to learn new techniques and trends. He also believes in listening to his team who bring international backgrounds to the kitchen, as he always enjoys learning from his staff and encouraging them as they hone their own careers.
Chef Matthew L. Lewis
75 Main Restaurant Lounge Club Menu
Sesame Crusted Tuna with Green Papaya Slaw
Crab Cakes
For 3 People
Ingredients for the Crab Cakes:
| 1 | Pound (454 gm) | Jumbo Lump Crabmeat |
| 1 | Teaspoon | Red Onion, finely diced |
| 1 | Teaspoon | Celery, finely diced |
| 3 | Tablespoons | Colman’s Dry Mustard |
| 2 | Tablespoons | Meyer Lemon, freshly juiced |
| 1 | Cup | Panko Breadcrumbs |
| White Pepper, to taste |
Chili Lime Tarter Sauce
Ingredients:
| ¼ | Teaspoon | Ancho Chili |
| ¼ | Teaspoon | Sweet Gherkin Pickle, diced |
| 2 | Limes, zest, and juiced | |
| 1 | Teaspoon | Horseradish, fresh |
| 3 | Tablespoons | Heinz Ketchup |
Guacamole
Ingredients:
| 1 | Avocado, ripe, peeled and diced | |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Lemon Juice |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Lime Juice |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Cilantro, fresh, finely chopped |
Ingredients:
| 1 | Teaspoon | Red Onion, diced |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Plum Tomato, diced |
| ¼ | Teaspoon | Jalapeno Pepper, finely diced |
Method: Combine the ingredients and add to the avocado mixture.
Method for cooking the crab cakes: Add 2-ounces of clarified butter to a sauté pan over medium heat. Add 2 of the crab cakes and cook until golden brown on each side. Repeat process with the rest of the crab cakes.
Sesame Crusted Tuna
Ingredients:
| 8 | Ounces (227 gm) | Sushi Grade Tuna |
Sesame Crust
Ingredients:
| 2 | Tablespoons | Black Sesame Seeds |
| 3 | Tablespoons | White Sesame Seeds |
| ¼ | Teaspoon | Ground Mustard Seeds |
| 1 | Pinch | Kosher Salt |
| 1 | Pinch | White Pepper |
Method: Combine, coat tuna, and sear in sauté pan.
Green Papaya Slaw
Ingredients:
| ¼ | Cup | Green Papaya, julienne, fine |
| 1 | Pinch | Mesclun |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Roma Tomatoes, diced |
| 2 | Teaspoons | Red Onion, diced |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Chervil Leaves, fresh |
| 1 | Lime, Juiced | |
| 1 | Tablespoon | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| Salt and Pepper, to taste |
Method: Combine all ingredients.
Presentation: Slice the tuna and arrange the slices in a fan shape on the plate, add the green papaya slaw, and garnish with pickled ginger and wasabi.
Owner Zach Erdem Greeting Guests
75 Main Restaurant Lounge Club
75 Main Street
Southampton, Long Island, NY 11968
United States
Telephone: +1-631-283-7575
Website: www.75Main.com
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