Marea - New York City
Marea, meaning (ocean) tide in Italian is located on the shores of Central Park South. With it's walls of lackered dark Zebrawood, illuminated marble bar and grand Murano glass chandeliers, this elegant restaurant fits in perfectly in the posh Columbus Circle neighborhood. I've enjoyed the prix fixe lunch menu here on previous occassions, but this time I opted for dinner. Marea prides itself not only on serving a refined seafood & shellfish selection, but also on the respect with which they choose and use their ingredients. My grand mother would roll her eyes, but Executive Chef Michael White's hand made pasta is indeed award winning. Marea holds two Michelin stars, and amongst other accolades was named Best Italian Restaurant in NYC by Zagat - sorry Little Italy aficionados. The seafood- outstanding, the crowd- cosmopolitan and the atmosphere - vibrant. A writer is being interviewed on the right, and a foreign Diplomat discusses wine selections with his colleagues on the left. This is New York. I hope you enjoy my Dined There at Marea.
Updated Post - March 2019
Tartare - Yellowfin Tuna, Sunchokes, Radish, Calabrian Chillies
Astice - Nova Scotia Lobster, Burrata, Eggplant, Basil
Fusilli - Red Wine Braised Octopus, Bone Marrow
Torta al Formaggio - Almond Cheesecake, Citrus, Orange Sorbet
Original Post - November 2016
Crudo/Raw - Lancia: Hawaiian Striped Marlin, Sturgeon Caviar, Mussel Vinaigrette
Antipasti - Pomodoro e Cocomero:
Heirloom Tomato, Grilled Watermelon, Macadamia, Preserved Lemon, Basil
Heirloom Tomato, Grilled Watermelon, Macadamia, Preserved Lemon, Basil
Pasta fatta in casa/Home made pasta -
Risotto: Red wine, Radicchio, Pecorino Fossa, Hazelnut
Pipette: Shrimp, Seppia, Pecorino
Secondi di Pesce e Carne / Fish & meat dishes -
Tagliata: Grilled Creekstone 50 Day Dry Aged Sirloin, Braised Romaine, Bone Marrow Panzanella
Spada: Grilled Swordfish, Romesco, Heirloom Tomato, Almond
Dolci/Dessert -
Semifreddo Al Torroncino - Espresso, Nougat, Lemon, Hazelnut, Dulcey
Tasting of three Sorbets
Fun fact: Chef and owner Michael White, on many occasions, has been asked to cook for U.S. presidents. As you can see from the mouthwatering photos above, with good reason! With the help of Beverage Director Francesco Grosso, Marea has not only been recognized in the culinary world, but also the wine world, receiving the "Best Of" Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Along his 8 years at Marea, Francesco has helped fill the wine cellars with over 800 labels, half of which being European whites. High Marea or low Marea, I highly suggest you visit this high end Italian restaurant on your next visit to Manhattan. For more information, visit Marea's website at www.Marea-nyc.com
Thank you for reading my blog.
Betony is another outstanding Michelin stared restaurant in NYC. Have a look at their avant garde cooking style here - Betony, New York City
Fun fact: Chef and owner Michael White, on many occasions, has been asked to cook for U.S. presidents. As you can see from the mouthwatering photos above, with good reason! With the help of Beverage Director Francesco Grosso, Marea has not only been recognized in the culinary world, but also the wine world, receiving the "Best Of" Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Along his 8 years at Marea, Francesco has helped fill the wine cellars with over 800 labels, half of which being European whites. High Marea or low Marea, I highly suggest you visit this high end Italian restaurant on your next visit to Manhattan. For more information, visit Marea's website at www.Marea-nyc.com
Thank you for reading my blog.
Betony is another outstanding Michelin stared restaurant in NYC. Have a look at their avant garde cooking style here - Betony, New York City
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