While Porchetta is far from a vegetarian paradise, Sara Jenkins applies the same thoughtful care to her vegetable sides as she does to the lusty hunks of pork that are her tiny shop’s main attraction.
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Case in point: the above carrots ($6 for a half-pint), which are roasted in olive oil until they’re caramelized and creamy, and then dressed with a bit of pomegranate molasses and a shower of cilantro. The molasses gives a tart edge to the root vegetable’s natural sweetness, and the cilantro lends verve without overwhelming the dish. Taken as a whole, the carrots have a deep, satisfying flavor that in most vegetarian restaurants would elevate them from side to star. Although any given vegetable side at Porchetta tends to have a short menu life span — they’re rotated frequently — rest assured that even if the carrots aren’t available, another, equally delicious form of produce will be.
Porchetta
110 East 7th Street
212-777-2151
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Dish No. 100: Zaragoza Grocery’s Flor de Calabaza Quesadilla
Dish No. 99: No. 7 Sub Shop’s General Tso’s Tofu Sandwich
Dish No. 98: Nigerian Goat Stew From Baku
Dish No. 97: The Captain’s Daughter From Saltie
Dish No. 96: Bun Bo Hue From Thanh Da
Dish No. 95: The Beauty From Mile End
Dish No. 94: Potato, Egg, and Provolone on a Roll at Torrisi Italian Specialties
Dish No. 93: The Terrine Board at the Breslin Bar and Dining Room
Dish No. 92: Sausage and Egg Breakfast at La Bonbonniere