Downtown Dish: Baltimore Chef Brings Seafood Cuisine to Downtown York

No matter your taste buds, Downtown York’s wide variety of food options will be sure to keep anyone’s plate overflowing.

BY HANNAH BEARD | MARKETING & MERCHANT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

The COVID-19 Pandemic brought George Platis out of retirement and back into the hospitality industry, but this time he landed in Downtown York. George grew up in his father’s restaurant in Brooklyn, New York and later retired from a career as a chef at a renowned seafood restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland. Retirement allowed him time to travel to different parts of the country, but when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, he was pushed to explore the city of where he now lived, York, Pennsylvania.

During a drive through York City he noticed people walking in the market and decided to have a look for himself. “It was a whole new world,” he shared. “It’s a big beautiful building. As soon as I saw it, I thought I want a business in here.” George called upon an old friend from the restaurant industry, Joe Brady, and 2 Wild & Crabby Guys was officially formed.

Every dish served at 2 Wild & Crabby Guys is related to the crab. From the crab cakes that use sweet claw meat to the macaroni and cheese, crab is the focal concept. “We just want to put out the best product we can. As long as someone tries my food just once, I know they’ll come back,” shared Platis.

We just want to put out the best product we can. As long as someone tries my food just once, I know they’ll come back.

- George Platis, Owner, 2 Wild & Crabby Guys

Since the opening of 2 Wild & Crabby Guys in November 2020, George and Joe have opened two other stands in Central Market: The Central Dog House, serving up gourmet hot dogs and The Grilled Cheeez, focused on, you guessed it, some awesome twists on the classic grilled cheese.

DISHES TO TRY

YORK TOWNE PO BOY: Fried shrimp and crab balls, lettuce, tomato, cole slaw, and remoulade sauce on a fresh roll

BEST CRAB DIP EVER: Crab dip made with a blend of cheese, horseradish, and spices, combined into a bread bowl for dipping

CRAB AND SHRIMP BISQUE: Creamy sherry laced tomato bisque that is fortified with crab meat and shrimp

2 Wild and Crabby Guys Inside Central Market, 34 West Philadelphia St

FACEBOOK @2 Wild and Crabby Guys | For catering inquiries, call 410.218.0147

For “THE FOODIE,” also check out:

The Central Dog House in Central Market, 34 W. Philadelphia St.

DISH TO TRY: Big Texas Hound Dog - All beef Nathan’s hot dog topped with beef brisket, creamy cole slaw, blueberry BBQ sauce.

Caraballo Sisters in Penn Market, 380 W. Market St. | @CaraballoSistersLLC

DISH TO TRY: Avocado Bowl – Customizable, and can be vegetarian with beans, rice and potatoes

Rockfish Public House at 110 N. George St. | rockfishpublichouse.com | @RockfishPub

DISH TO TRY: Tuna Poke Nachos - Wakeme salad, sriracha mayo, wasabi dressing, wonton chips and tuna

Paper Moon Waffle & Co. in Central Market, 34 W. Philadelphia St. | @WaffleIronBoss

DISH TO TRY: Cheese Waffle topped with jam