By Scott Etkin and Lisa Kava

Morningside Cafe , a seasonal kiosk on the southwest edge of Morningside Park (281 Morningside Ave. near West 113th Street), opened on May 24th. While the structure is new, the concessionaire has a long history in the area. Michael Summerville was a seafood vendor, known as “Crab Man Mike,” on 125th Street for 30 years. He retired in 2017, but the business is carried on by his son, also named Michael, who uses the same recipes and suppliers as his father for blue claw crabs, shrimp, and Prince Edward Island mussels. Summerville grew up helping his father with the stand, he told the Rag. Since the kiosk is near the park, he is planning to ramp up the menu over time by adding healthier options, such as smoothies and protein shakes, he said.

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