Spice Market
Last night, I enjoyed dinner at Spice Market with Sabrina, Megan, and Meghann as well as Sabrina’s husband and cousin, Meghann’s mom, and my college friend, Matt. We had quite the crew!
Spice Market is inspired by the street food Jean-Georges Vongerichten enjoyed while traveling in Asia. Authentically uplifted versions of flavorful street foods are served family-style, with dishes arriving continuously throughout the meal for all to share.
The decor inside the Spice Market was beautiful with its high ceilings, draping curtains, and ornate furnishings.
In the middle of the restaurant is a huge temple-like structure that dominates the room.
The place was very hip.
We started with “chips and salsa.” I’m not sure what was in the “salsa,” but it was delicious– full of flavor with a seriously spicy kick.
Spice Market serves all of their dishes family-style, so we ordered a bunch of dishes for the table to share.
Spiced Chicken Samosas with Cilantro Yogurt
Mussels Steamed with Lemongrass Thai Basil, Dried Chili and Coconut Juice
Striped Bass Wok Fried Napa Cabbage Waterchestnut and Cucumber
I LOVED the Stripped Bass. It was easily my favorite dish of the evening.
Shrimp Dumplings, Shiitake and Dill Fragrant Lemongrass Broth
I loved this dish, too! After eating the noodles, I added rice to soak up the broth. Mmm!
Matthew and me!
Vegetables in Green Curry
Coconut Sticky Rice Steamed in Banana Leaf
Onion and Chili Crusted Short Ribs Egg Noodles and Pea Shoots
Mid-way through the meal, I decided to order a glass of Chardonnay. I probably didn’t need it, but I wanted to enjoy my last few hours of “vacation.” It was a great glass of wine.
Everything at the Spice Market was so delicious. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was laid-back and relaxed. I’m a big fan! I’d definitely go back! 
Tags: Spice Market
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — February 10, 2010 @ 7:26 am
Dinner looks delicious! That place looks very cool!
Missy Maintains — February 10, 2010 @ 7:28 am
Looks delicious! I work next door so I always wondered how that place was!
Duchess of Fork — February 10, 2010 @ 7:37 am
Wow, Tina. The restaurant looks fab! I noticed that have one in Atlanta, so I’ll have to give it a try.
Estela @ Weekly Bite — February 10, 2010 @ 7:37 am
What a super cool place! Love the coconut rice steamed in a banana leaf!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) — February 10, 2010 @ 7:45 am
What an awesome place! You always pick the greatest restaurants!
Jess (Fit Chick in the City) — February 10, 2010 @ 7:47 am
The food looks super good! Another restaurant, I haven’t checked out but need to.
diana(mymarblerye) — February 10, 2010 @ 7:51 am
I’m drooling! I need some more ethnic food in my life!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg — February 10, 2010 @ 7:53 am
What wonderful decor! Looks so exotic
Megan — February 10, 2010 @ 7:55 am
Dinner was amazing…not only the food but also the company. Enjoyed spending the last couple of days with you and the other girls. Can’t wait to spend time with you all again!
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans — February 10, 2010 @ 7:57 am
I LOVE Spice Market! Such a fun place and great food! Hope you make it out okay in this snow storm!
Gwen — February 10, 2010 @ 8:01 am
That all looks so good! We are planning an April trip to the city and it might have to be on the list. Jean-George is actually the brother-in-law with one of our Groomsman! He gets to sit in his kitchen for dinner all the time! Lucky!
katherine — February 10, 2010 @ 8:04 am
What a beautiful place! Looks like you’re having a great time here in NYC – just hope the snow doesn’t slow you down!
Elina — February 10, 2010 @ 8:08 am
The atmosphere was laid back? Must have been on a Tuesday night…
I’ve taken Adam there for his birthday a few years ago and we both remember the decor being awesome, the food amazing but with super small portions. I remember ordering lobster (because it was a special occasion) and the portion was like 2 bites for maybe $40. We both left hungry and ended up eating pizza after! It was a long night of partying anyway
I miss NY!!!
Katy ( The Balanced Foodie ) — February 10, 2010 @ 8:10 am
That place looks so fun! My mom & sister lived in the city for a year(my sister still lives there) and I am always looking for more places to try, this will be added to the list!
Jenn @ Livewellfit — February 10, 2010 @ 8:20 am
That is what I love about NYC…so many amazing places on every corner. Looks very cool!
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com — February 10, 2010 @ 8:24 am
Oohh that looks like such delicious food! The decor reminds me of an AMAZING Moroccan place in London called Pacha I went to a few weeks back – it looks so similar it’s uncanny!
I’m so jealous of the great time you’re all having, it looks incredible!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) — February 10, 2010 @ 8:32 am
What a gorgeous restaurant — looks kind of like a Thai place I went to once in London (Buddha something?). Such stunning decor and yummy-looking food. You’re making me hungry for dinner!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers — February 10, 2010 @ 8:32 am
What interesting sounding dishes!!! Glad you’re have a good time!!
Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle — February 10, 2010 @ 8:32 am
With so many different influences, all of the food sounds amazing. I’ve definitely seen Spice Market and thought it was just a market where you can buy spices. Good to know it’s even better (hey spices are cool but good restaurants are more fun
)
Teri [a foodie stays fit] — February 10, 2010 @ 8:53 am
wow, what a cool place! And the food looks awesome. What a beautiful group of people! I’ve loved following your adventures in NYC!
Lauren — February 10, 2010 @ 8:56 am
Ahh I LOVE Spice Market. Always one of my favorite restaurants here. Glad you enjoyed it!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing — February 10, 2010 @ 8:59 am
Oh. Wow. Incredible dinner!!! And cilantro yogurt?! Must must try that… I love cilantro. Yum
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — February 10, 2010 @ 9:03 am
what a fun place! and everything looks delish – and rather healthy!
Ameena — February 10, 2010 @ 9:04 am
I have always wanted to try Spice Market! I can’t wait…the samosas alone look like they are worth a trip!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner — February 10, 2010 @ 9:12 am
love the trendy decor
Cynthia (It All Changes) — February 10, 2010 @ 9:24 am
That looks like such a beautiful restaurant in both decor and taste.
Janna (Just Flourishing) — February 10, 2010 @ 9:32 am
Spice Market is one of my favorite restaurants here. Everything definitely lives up to its name by being so SPICY!
I have to go back there soon!
Glad you had fun!
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) — February 10, 2010 @ 9:34 am
I love anything spicy!! The decor of the restaurant looks really nice!
Nicole (dishin') — February 10, 2010 @ 9:35 am
YUM! Looks amazing. Fun atmosphere too!
caronae — February 10, 2010 @ 9:42 am
I live in NY and I didn’t even know about this place! The coconut sticky rice in the banana leaf looks sooooo good!
Cole — February 10, 2010 @ 9:49 am
That restaurant looks so fun and delicious.
Heather @ (The Single Dish) — February 10, 2010 @ 9:59 am
I went to a bacherlorette party there, so fun! And the decor is so cool. Looks like a fun night!
Run Sarah — February 10, 2010 @ 9:59 am
Everything things look wonderful and the ambience looks so neat and unique.
rebecca lustig — February 10, 2010 @ 10:27 am
Oh my, spice market looks SOO delicious and beautiful <3
Heather (Heather's Dish) — February 10, 2010 @ 10:27 am
looks like an amazing restaurant
it’s so gorgeous inside!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday — February 10, 2010 @ 10:28 am
I love the decor of that place. It looks so cool!
The food looks pretty tasty too :d
Deirdre — February 10, 2010 @ 10:59 am
I’ve always wanted to go there! It looks like you guys have had a great time. I know I’m partial because I live here, but NY does have so many great restaurants. Oh and you have very attractive college friends.
lily @ lily's health pad — February 10, 2010 @ 11:21 am
Cilantro yogurt sounds delicious. And that green curry looks to die for. It’s not swimming in sauce as Thai restaurants usually do it.
Tracie (@hollafoodzone) — February 10, 2010 @ 11:32 am
Well the Spice Market is officially on my “to do” list in New York! The food looks fantastic! Thanks for the pics!
Nicole — February 10, 2010 @ 12:27 pm
Oh I love Spice Market! I went to NYC for a bachelorette party a few years back and we had dinner and drinks there. I had a kumquat mojito and it was delicious and strong. Let’s just say it was the beginning to a really fun night! I loved the samosas – they were so flavorful! I’m glad you’re having fun on your ‘vacation’.
Hannah — February 10, 2010 @ 12:27 pm
Oh wow, I could so go a bowl of coconut juice mussels right now. And the dumplings and broth… oh, envy (though I am currently nibbling on dark chocolate with balsamic vinegar, so I shan’t complain overly much
)
The Brunette — February 10, 2010 @ 12:48 pm
I’ve wanted to try this place forever. Authentic Asian food is near impossible to find in the US, even in New York. Coconut sticky rice is an absolute favorite.
Kristilyn (My 29th Year) — February 10, 2010 @ 12:57 pm
Everything looks so delicious! It would be hard to pick a favourite.
K
Katharine — February 10, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
That looks like a fantastic meal! What part of NYC? I’ll have to make a visit next time I go.
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine — February 10, 2010 @ 1:14 pm
Oh yum! I’ve always wanted to try Spice Market, but still haven’t made it despite the fact that it’s four blocks from me! Looks delicious though- the striped bass sounds heavenly!
Sarah — February 10, 2010 @ 1:40 pm
What a delicious-looking meal! Great company, fun atmosphere, good food- can life get any better? I say it cannot!
Hope to see you, Sabrina, and Meghann again sometime on the west coast!
Karla — February 10, 2010 @ 1:43 pm
Wow! That place looks great in both atmosphere and food!
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries — February 10, 2010 @ 1:43 pm
ooomg that sticky rice looks incredible! i have to go here for dinner sometime soon!
Nicole, RD — February 10, 2010 @ 2:25 pm
It looks wonderful! The food all looks so fresh!
Allison K — February 10, 2010 @ 3:09 pm
I think that looks like one of the most interesting and delicous places you’ve featured on the blog!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — February 10, 2010 @ 6:51 pm
that place reminds me of “street” in LA – same concept. love it!