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Market 17 – Fort Lauderdale Calling

November 2, 2015 By Jittery Cook 11 Comments

There was a time when every meal I prepared looked like a smorgasbord. I was trying to satisfy all the hungry palates in my blended family. Then my husband declared that he wanted just one, maybe two, dishes on the table at mealtime. What? Less is more?

Despite my husband’s yearnings for simplicity, I’m still a sucker for smorgasbords—little tastes of this and that.

Market 17 in Fort Lauderdale is worth the trip to Florida. In honour of its 5th anniversary, we sampled its special farm-to-table organic, wine country cuisine “Greatest Hits” 5 course tasting menu–all  for $55 US (or about $550 Canadian, a running gag at last month’s Food Bloggers of Canada conference.)

I apologize for the photos. A cell phone in dim light doesn’t do these dishes justice.

For starters,  Key West Pink Shrimp “Salad” Butter Lettuce, Marcona Almonds, Grilled Corn, Pickled Red Onion, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Shaved Rainbow Carrot, Apple Vinaigrette: The bright fuscia cauliflower was pickled, but I’m not sure if it got its hue from the onion or beets. It was lovely! This “salad” could have been a refreshing, light meal on its own.

Market 17

Key West Pink Shrimp “Salad”

Steamed Florida Clams in Smoked Butter Broth Slow Roasted Tomatoes, House Bacon, Grilled Ciabatta. Everyone oohed and ahhed. Delectable.

Market 17

Steamed Florida Clams in Smoked Butter Broth

Sweet Potato & Hazelnut Gnocchi Florida Rabbit Sausage, Charred Radicchio, Parmesan Brown Butter, Nage. I thought that “nage” was a typo. Did they mean “sage?” Nope, nage is a liquid used for poaching, a broth flavoured with white wine, vegetables and herbs, then reduced and thickened with cream or butter. Our plates returned to the kitchen spotless.

Market 17

Sweet Potato & Hazelnut Gnocchi

Grilled Emu Filet Roasted Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Crumbled Salami, Dill, House Sauerkraut, Quail Egg, Red Wine Demi, the main course: Emu was a first for all of us. It’s ostrich but tastes and looks like beef. The sauerkraut was  the best ever.  The whole dish worked perfectly.

Market 17

Grilled Emu Filet

Monkey Bread Cinnamon Caramel Glaze, Banana Bourbon Ice Cream: The monkey bread was like little donut balls and it was easy to stop after about four bites—I can almost pass on sugary donuts. We all savoured the boozy ice cream and caramel syrup. My hubby’s not a fan of cinnamon so he enjoyed some melting hot chocolate chip cookies instead.

Market 17

Monkey Bread

I can’t recall what wine we enjoyed, but it was stellar as well. Service was excellent. The place makes you feel like you’re in a posh private club.

Kudos to Chef Lauren DeShields who excels in traditional French techniques and sibling owners Aaron and Kirsta Grauberger, both sommeliers and passionate about sharing their culinary vision.

So are you thinking of running off to Florida to sample the food at Market 17? Here’s where and when to go.

Market 17

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Final note:

  • A big thank you to food and wine connoisseurs Nancy and Andy Friedmann who introduced us to Market 17 and shared in this memorable meal.
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Comments

  1. mindy says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:09 am

    LOOKS YUMMY. Fun to hear of your fun!

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      November 2, 2015 at 8:10 am

      We may need to revisit.

      Reply
  2. Jovina Coughlin says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:46 am

    Great recipes here. What a feast.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      November 2, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      I’m still reliving the moment. What a feast indeed. And now back to some simple home cooked meals.

      Reply
  3. Felice says

    November 2, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    This is my favourite restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale!!!

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      November 2, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      They have a food sensibility that is quite unique. A real treat!

      Reply
  4. liz says

    November 2, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    reservations for Jan. 6th?!!! this food looks so exciting!

    Reply
  5. Andy Friedmann says

    November 2, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    The wine was Corvina, Sartori Di Verona, Regolo Rosso Veronesse, Veneto 2009

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      November 2, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      Good memory! I guess the wine had to settle before the name came to mind.

      Reply
  6. Diane says

    November 5, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    On the road again I see… mind you, FBC did not involve travel for you. Sounds like fun!

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      November 5, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Good fun! Although it seems practically Floridian weather in Canada.

      Reply

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