New York: Marta Pizzeria. Marta’s, is in the Martha
Washington hotel in the “unfortunate” location just north of Madison Square
Park, is a lively new Italian restaurant from Maialino’s chef Nick Anderer. The chef de cuisine is Joe Tarasco.
Marta. Inspired by the
rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, the local haunts that churn out thin,
crackly-crusted pizzas, Marta features an energetic open kitchen with two
wood-burning ovens and an open-fire grill taking center stage.
Marta. Plain Pizza
Bianca is served as an appetizer/welcome.
Marta – Pizza Margherita Classica is thin
enough and crispy enough for an American Italian inspired pizza, I would rate
it 7/10, because of the tomato sauce.
Marta. There are also table settings
at the bar overlooking the pizzaioli, working on the bread and pizzas, and onto the
two wood-burning ovens. The restaurant
was designed by the much in demand, Annabelle Selldorf of Selldorf Architects. The restaurant exudes warmth and
communal energy and is open throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, and
dinner seven days a week.
Marta – Suppli alla
Terrazza - green risotto, mozzarella
Marta – Buckwheat Tarts –
sweet risotto, berries
Marta – Autumnal flower compositions are placed by the entrance.