Visit New York: Mercato Trattoria

The best way to experience authentic Italian food in NYC is to dine with Italians, and that's what we did when we went to Mercato Trattoria.  

Our friend Sal took us to this Michelin Guide-recommended eatery, where we tried several dishes and ingredients for the first time.  

Tiella Pugliese

Impepta di Cozze

Orecchiette Cime di Rapa e Acciughe

Carciofini Fritti

Polpo e Patate

Burrata

Fave e Cicoria

Malloreddus al Sugo di Cinghiale

The Tiella Pugliese was my favorite. It's described as Italy's version of a paella, but with minimal ingredients, and with a layer of potatoes on the bottom. It was a little "soupier" than normal, and it's probably because we rush-ordered it, but I still loved the depth of flavors, and the potatoes, which soaked up all of the flavors, reminded me of dishes I used to eat as a kid.

I also really enjoyed the Carciofini Fritti - fried artichokes topped with aged ricotta and a lemon dressing; the Malloreddus al Sugo di Cinghiale (Sardinian cavatelli with wild boar ragu), and the Fave e Cicoria (purée of fava beans, chicory, EVOO - fava beans are very popular in Italy!).

What a treat to be able to dine on such incredible Italian food!

Mercato Trattoria
352 W 39th St

New York, NY 10018

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Visit New York: Pastries at Corner Slice

While having breakfast in the Gotham West Market, two of my kids wanted something sweet, so we went to Corner Slice.

Corner Slice is actually a pizza spot, but during the morning they offer a delightful assortment of pastries!

Cinnamon Roll

Semolina Chocolate Cake with Orange

The kids loved the sweets.

I hope next time I can try the pizzas!




Corner Slice
600 11th Ave

New York, NY 10036

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Visit New York: Choza Taqueria

While looking for a place to eat breakfast in the Hell's Kitchen area, we stumbled upon Choza Taqueria in Gotham West Market.

Eggs

Breakfast Torta

 Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Tacos

The food was fantastic!  This was one of my favorite eateries in New York.

I had the Breakfast Burrito, which was stuffed with eggs, cheese, potatoes, peppers, pico de gallo, and cilantro.  I loved the combination of ingredients, and I'm such a fan of cilantro.  The burrito was just so full of flavor - it was one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in a while.

The plate of Eggs was a beauty - served with potatoes, peppers, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

The Breakfast Torta consisted of scrambled eggs, black bean puree, guacamole, and guajillo salsa..

The Breakfast Tacos were filled with eggs, cheese, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

Prices were outstanding too - just $4.50 each for the Eggs and Breakfast Tacos, and $5.00 each for the Breakfast Burrito and Breakfast Torta.

Choza Taqueria
Gotham West Market

600 11th Ave

New York, NY 10036
(212) 582-7944

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