Familiar dishes get thoughtful makeovers at Markette - Review - New York - The Infatuation
"No one should be allowed to leave the building at Markette without ordering the braised oxtail (vegetarians can apply for a special permit). Like a shepherd’s pie after a movie makeover montage, the standout dish at this low-key Chelsea restaurant has meat that’s tender to the point of liquid, served under cheesy, torched polenta and crispy shallots. In other dishes too—like a take on Nando's peri peri chicken—the chef draws from her London/Jamaican roots to push familiar food into deeper territories of flavor and texture. Smoky-sweet grilled prawns are sprinkled with a pumpkin seed chili crisp that hits like savory granola, and a tuna crudo comes in an aji amarillo that's dotted with habanero oil. For a date night in the area, or a catch-up with fellow small-plates enthusiasts, Markette is an elegant but not-too-splurgey option. photo credit: Natalie Black photo credit: Natalie Black photo credit: Natalie Black photo credit: Natalie Black photo credit: Natalie Black Pause Unmute RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Molly Fitzpatrick
