Prawn Coastal Casual

Mark Peel delighted Angelenos for decades, working in some of the city’s most hallowed kitchens and co-founding the likes of La Brea Bakery. But the late chef pivoted to a concept much more casual than, say, his alma mater (Spago) when he launched Prawn, his final concept. This cheerful stall in Grand Central Market serves internationally-inspired, seafood-centric stews and sandwiches, like his must-order Thai lobster roll or the choose-your-own-broth mussels. Nautical, gleaming and a perfect example of fast-casual that doesn’t sacrifice quality, it’s an ideal spot to satisfy a Downtown seafood fix.