Lunch at LIC Market
I love when a random day of wandering around turns into something delicious! That's exactly what happened when I stumbled across LIC Market last week. The cozy storefront wedged between two brownstones looked intriguing so I poked my head inside.
There I found a cozy, narrow space jam packed with people enjoying a lively lunch. I stood by the front door waiting for a hostess and perused the various items on display...honey and preserves, candles and cheese boards...all made local and all for sale. The hostess spotted me after a moment and I was seated at a table up front.
The menu had an array of salads and sandwiches including some incredible sounding specials like Soft Shell Crab BLT and a Roasted Duck Spaghetti. It was so hot outside I decided to go light and ordered the Ricotta & Pignoli Salad with arugula and golden raisins.
My salad was wonderful...the arugula was dressed in a bright sherry vinaigrette with slices of juicy orange and toasted pine nuts dotted throughout. I especially loved getting a bite of sweet raisin mixed into the ricotta cheese...it was incredibly refreshing.
As I ate a steady flow of business men and locals alike streamed in and out the door. It was great to see so many people enjoying their food and a menu reflecting such affordable prices. LIC Market has all one could want in a neighborhood joint and more. I can't wait to stumble across it again!
LIC Market
There I found a cozy, narrow space jam packed with people enjoying a lively lunch. I stood by the front door waiting for a hostess and perused the various items on display...honey and preserves, candles and cheese boards...all made local and all for sale. The hostess spotted me after a moment and I was seated at a table up front.
The menu had an array of salads and sandwiches including some incredible sounding specials like Soft Shell Crab BLT and a Roasted Duck Spaghetti. It was so hot outside I decided to go light and ordered the Ricotta & Pignoli Salad with arugula and golden raisins.
My salad was wonderful...the arugula was dressed in a bright sherry vinaigrette with slices of juicy orange and toasted pine nuts dotted throughout. I especially loved getting a bite of sweet raisin mixed into the ricotta cheese...it was incredibly refreshing.
As I ate a steady flow of business men and locals alike streamed in and out the door. It was great to see so many people enjoying their food and a menu reflecting such affordable prices. LIC Market has all one could want in a neighborhood joint and more. I can't wait to stumble across it again!
LIC Market
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