Corazon del Mar in Nantucket

We arrived at Corazon del Mar to find a personalized menu, just for The Desha Show! Iyla even had her own dish, her favorite calamari!  After spending over two hours dining at the best Latin seafood place on the island and beyond, I realized I needed to dedicate a whole post to this amazing experience, so here goes!


You can't do a cultural travel show without talking about food, and that's not a problem for me, as I LOVE to eat! Our local guides, Juliette, Dominque and Mark Sutherland, highly recommended a visit to their favorite spot, and I have to say our dining expereince at Corazon del Mar was a highlight during our Nantucket adventure. Described as a "Latin love letter to food", Corazon takes the best flavors from the Latin world and melds them into a modern blend of pure delight. The decor is reminiscent of the bright colors of Mexico inspired by the art and life of Frida Kahlo (we love her). Make sure and try the famous KRACK sauce. Um, yea it's addictive. 

Scallop Aguachile
cucumber, jalapeno, avocado, salsa macha

Traditional starters also include guacamole and salsa
 fresh and delicious

THE DESHA SHOW MENU

CORAZON DEL MAR

Chef's Ceviche & Raw Bar Selections

Lobster Tostada

Scallop Aguachile

Oysters de la Noche

Appetizers from the Kitchen

Chicken Mole Lettuce Cups

Chilaquiles Verdes, "Druken Mexican Nachos"

Padron Peppers 

Just for Iyla

Chicharron de Calamar

Principal Plates

Crisp Tomatillo Pork Carnitas

Tecate Battered Fish Tacos

Lobster & Littleneck Moqueca

Dolce

Traditional Mexican Churros

Passionfruit Mousse

Local guide Dominique at  Corazon del Mar enjoys Oysters de la Noche with the famous KRACK sauce

Our lovely hostess Katie Foringer (isn't she pretty in this floral maxi dress!)

I love the attention to detail Corazon puts into every aspect of the dining experience.
Who doesn't want a personalized menu? 

Chicken Mole Lettuce Cups
Antonio's mole poblano, crema, sesame seeds

Owner/Chef Seth Raynor explains the inspiration behind Corazon del Mar

This was one of my fav's: Lobster Tostada
aji amarillo, avocado, citrus crema

Signature cocktail: Flor DeCana Daquiri
4yr anejo rum, fresh lime + turbinado simple
I could drink a case of it. 

Iyla had her own dish on the menu, Chicharron de Calamar,
but those little fingers snapped them up before I could even get a pic!

Another FAV: Lobster & Littleneck Moqueca
Lobster broth, coconut rice, yuca fritters

To finish: Traditional Mexican Churros and Passionfruit Mousse
Pure Heaven

Stay tuned for the next episode of The Desha Show where you'll see much more of Corazon del Mar. Until then, a hardy THANK YOU to owner/chef Seth Raynor and Katie Foringer for an unforgettable dining experience!