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! 
Posted by: Tina 51 comments
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on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:26 am
Dinner looks delicious! That place looks very cool!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:28 am
Looks delicious! I work next door so I always wondered how that place was!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:37 am
What a super cool place! Love the coconut rice steamed in a banana leaf!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:45 am
What an awesome place! You always pick the greatest restaurants!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:47 am
The food looks super good! Another restaurant, I haven’t checked out but need to.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:51 am
I’m drooling! I need some more ethnic food in my life!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:53 am
What wonderful decor! Looks so exotic
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 7:57 am
I LOVE Spice Market! Such a fun place and great food! Hope you make it out okay in this snow storm!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!!!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:20 am
That is what I love about NYC…so many amazing places on every corner. Looks very cool!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:32 am
What interesting sounding dishes!!! Glad you’re have a good time!!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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
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on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Ahh I LOVE Spice Market. Always one of my favorite restaurants here. Glad you enjoyed it!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Oh. Wow. Incredible dinner!!! And cilantro yogurt?! Must must try that… I love cilantro. Yum
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:03 am
what a fun place! and everything looks delish – and rather healthy!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:12 am
love the trendy decor
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:24 am
That looks like such a beautiful restaurant in both decor and taste.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I love anything spicy!! The decor of the restaurant looks really nice!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:35 am
YUM! Looks amazing. Fun atmosphere too!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:49 am
That restaurant looks so fun and delicious.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:59 am
I went to a bacherlorette party there, so fun! And the decor is so cool. Looks like a fun night!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Everything things look wonderful and the ambience looks so neat and unique.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Oh my, spice market looks SOO delicious and beautiful <3
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 10:27 am
looks like an amazing restaurant
it’s so gorgeous inside!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 10:28 am
I love the decor of that place. It looks so cool!
The food looks pretty tasty too :d
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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’.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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
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on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Everything looks so delicious! It would be hard to pick a favourite.
K
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
That looks like a fantastic meal! What part of NYC? I’ll have to make a visit next time I go.
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 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!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Wow! That place looks great in both atmosphere and food!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
ooomg that sticky rice looks incredible! i have to go here for dinner sometime soon!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
It looks wonderful! The food all looks so fresh!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I think that looks like one of the most interesting and delicous places you’ve featured on the blog!
on Feb 10th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
that place reminds me of “street” in LA – same concept. love it!