Many Rochester-area foodies are familiar with Cruz Nieves, who is as gregarious and energetic as he is talented.

Plastic bibs and newspaper-covered tables signal serious seafood fun ahead. Cajun spices coat pounds of crawfish, shrimp, and crab legs in their signature garlic butter sauce blend.

The spot known for its hand-breaded fish and shrimp is in transition. "I was just there the other night. It was my go to," said one customer.