The Sandovals of Mercadito fame have
partnered with Chef Ryan Poli who trained in classic French cuisine refining his
skills at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry. In my
book, anyone that comes out of The French Laundry is golden.
Chef Poli traveled with Alfredo Sandoval
to twelve different cities (New Orleans included) to get inspiration for this
new restaurant. Their menu needs little inspiration
with things like Poutine, fish, pastas and an all day grilled cheese on the
breakfast menu.
I ordered the Pork Belly Eggs
Benedict which came on an untoasted English Muffin, sautéed spinach and bits of
pork belly. It was really good but I would have loved a slab of pork belly
instead of it chopped and the muffin toasted instead of plain…just for a little
crunch.
The real treat was the house-made
bacon which had an astonishing flavor.
Little Market is located at the
Talbot Hotel and opens at 6:30 AM for us early birds.
Watch for more restaurants in the
Mercadito Hospitality chain. Tavernita is also on my list to try.
Bon Appetit!
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