...This casual, upscale eatery isn't going for symbolism, just fresh Floribbean cuisine, island-inspired drinks and a snazzy style that appeals to the young professional clientele who inhabit the surrounding townhouses of West Park Village...

...I was especially fond of the shredded pork barbecue ($5.50). Huge scoops of tender Caribbean-style barbecued pork worked a molasses-heavy sauce atop slices of pan-fried sweet plantains. A side of fruity Jamaican cole slaw provided the perfect touch...

...the dish would please anyone looking for an admirable take on an old favorite. We also tried the delicious, creamy Bahamian conch chowder ($4.50), which was served in a generous bowl topped with an even more generous sprinkling of spicy cayenne pepper.

...Catch offers 36 wines (32 of which are available by glass) from four continents on its standard list, as well as a more extended reserve list...

Catch Twenty-Three prides itself on fresh fish, so when faced with, say, a lack of Florida grouper, the restaurant has it delivered from the Yucatan. Shetland Island salmon, Costa Rican tuna, Chilean sea bass and Ecuadorian mahi mahi round out the list of international fin fish....

Iridescent fish prints (complete with $500 price tags) on the walls, trendy mini track lights and a mix of old- and new-school reggae on the sound system complete the picture. Catch Twenty-Three is catering to a young, affluent audience of folks who care about where their seafood comes from, but don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a dinner date...

Diana Peterfreund dines anonymously and the Planet pays for her meals. She may be contacted at diana.peterfreund@weeklyplanet.com.
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