Market C (closed)

[metro]

Okay okay, so I'll review the place per your requests. First impression, a nice, quaint but cheery minimalist boutique with a friendly staff. Upon entering what I call the "fresh food" section (even though tuck will tell us it's all fresh, hehe) greets you. The glass cases feature daily/seasonal specials, fresh made desserts, antipasto, prepared appetizers and meats ready to go by the pound. Just to the right of the entry door is a small table with samples of what I'm guessing is a different product each day. They had some nice table water crackers (best I've had) and some pimento cheese spread to sample (not a fan of pimento cheese, but this stuff was goooood).

The interior is pretty much white on white and very clean, modern and minimalist which makes me happy. The "middle" section of the store is what the lady dubbed as "retail" section of the store, it featured other Oklahoma products, wine glasses, napkins, corks, jarred dips, etc. The "back" section of the store is the refrigerated goods, fine cheeses, steaks, prosciutto, cappicola, dips, spreads, truffle butter (my favorite and HIGHLY recommend), as well as a few refrigerated drinks that are most popular at POPS (Cherwine, Dublin Dr. Pepper, and Market C's own labeled water). They also had their prepared take out meals in this section. Sandwiches, lasagnes, wraps, etc.

I'm sure I'm missing more, but that's all I can think of at the present time.

Since I was too overwhelmed I didn't get much even though I wanted to surprise my wife with a nice dinner I could "cook". I ended up getting two of the ancho chile chocolate pecan bars (took one to her at work as afternoon surprise) and I got some cappocola to take home and use with goat cheese and crackers (very good when I got home that night). Thankfully I had a supply of truffle butter at home so didn't have to restock yet, although I know I will soon for the holidays.

Staff was pretty friendly, although there were about 3-4 customers there when I got there and all 3 staff members were standing/talking to one guy even though only one of the staff was actually talking to him. That is the only negative I have is that they could have been helping us other customers as we all appeared as new customers awkward getting a feel of the place, etc.

As always, tuck and co. don't disappoint with their concepts and always deliver. Steve and jbrown, this place delivered from Day 1 in my book. Maybe he knew I was coming? Anyhow I call them how I see them, I give the place a 10. The layout and concept is somewhat similar to Prarie Gypsies over in Paseo is doing, only Market C's offerings are a notch above. I'll be back soon as the pocket book allows.

[Steve]

Yeah, but the ladies at Prairie Gypsies are a hoot to visit with.

[mecarr]

The prices seemed reasonable but still a bit steep for me...One deviled egg was priced at $2 or so.

[tuck]

The prices seemed reasonable but still a bit steep for me...One deviled egg was priced at $2 or so.

$1.50 for a crawfish deviled egg

[mecarr]

$1.50 for a crawfish deviled egg

Ah, sorry about that.

[OKCFitness]

I agree with Metro for the most part, although I do have some tips/suggestions that I would like to hear from tuck on their possibilities. This is just my personal opinion on what I would like to see. I love good foods but dont always have time to run to a restaurant, so the take home and warm up option is perfect for me, and I get tired of the sonic/taco bell variety of fast food. I went to your place this week and while I loved the food I got, I wanted to get more but it just wasnt feasible.

I bought the chicken enchilada which was excellent, but I wanted to buy some side dishes like the oklahoma caviar or something else to go with my enchilada, but while you sell entrees in a single diner format, all the side dishes were in bulk. If I just want something to go with my dinner, I dont need $11 worth of beans to go with it. The smallest container of salsa was $15, etc. I would like to see more single size servings that I can take with me. If this becomes the norm then I will be a regular visitor.

[amandagall5]

I went here today for the first time and found something that I have been unable to find before, white stilton cheese with cranberries. The prepackaged portions that they had were too big for me, but they willingly cut one into a smaller size. I havent tried it yet but it looks like it will be good.

[tuck]

I agree with Metro for the most part, although I do have some tips/suggestions that I would like to hear from tuck on their possibilities. This is just my personal opinion on what I would like to see. I love good foods but dont always have time to run to a restaurant, so the take home and warm up option is perfect for me, and I get tired of the sonic/taco bell variety of fast food. I went to your place this week and while I loved the food I got, I wanted to get more but it just wasnt feasible.

I bought the chicken enchilada which was excellent, but I wanted to buy some side dishes like the oklahoma caviar or something else to go with my enchilada, but while you sell entrees in a single diner format, all the side dishes were in bulk. If I just want something to go with my dinner, I dont need $11 worth of beans to go with it. The smallest container of salsa was $15, etc. I would like to see more single size servings that I can take with me. If this becomes the norm then I will be a regular visitor.

Sorry for the late response; I just saw this today. Smaller sizes are now available on all items that were packed 32 ounces. Most items are now 8 oz and 16 oz. I'm glad you enjoyed the enchilada stack as it is one of our most popular entrees. The chicken pot pie for 2 should be your next entree for date night. Thanks again...

[mecarr]

I like Market C, great selection but prices are just too steep for me. Their thing of salsa is nearly $10, for 8-12 oz? Seems a bit much for me, but I may not be the clientel they are marketing towards.

[kevinpate]

I've never heard bad on tuck's food, but, and maybe it's just me, pot pie and date night just do not belong in the same sentence.

[metro]

Stopped by today and got some flank steak and some pimento cheese (typically don't eat, but it looked good). Got home and cooked the steak and ate some of the cheese dip with water crackers. Both were excellent!

[tuck]

I like Market C, great selection but prices are just too steep for me. Their thing of salsa is nearly $10, for 8-12 oz? Seems a bit much for me, but I may not be the clientel they are marketing towards.

mecarr, salsas are actually 16 oz; but you do make a point that we are in the process of correcting. I am finding that most customers do not know the actual size of the packaging or do hey know the portion sizes at most restuarants. No fault of theirs...why should they know or even care to know this info. What they do know is that salsa is $9.95, pimento cheese is $9.95 etc...the sticker shock out-weighs the portion size/value.

Our goal is to provide the highest quality, freshest product in town at an affordable price and of course excellent value. I wish you would give us another try and please feel free to voice your opinion and wants/needs to Market-C management, they will help in any way possible. I really think that you are our clientel; let me know if I can ever do anything.

[tuck]

Stopped by today and got some flank steak and some pimento cheese (typically don't eat, but it looked good). Got home and cooked the steak and ate some of the cheese dip with water crackers. Both were excellent!

The flank is very popular. It is already cooked, so all you did was re-heat...correct? I'm glad you enjoyed.

[tuck]

I've never heard bad on tuck's food, but, and maybe it's just me, pot pie and date night just do not belong in the same sentence.

I didn't say "first date." Trust me, next time it rains/snows...chicken pot pie, mixed green salad from Market-C and your choice of adult beverage.

[Martin]

^
is the pot pie on the current lineup most every day? i'd love to try one this week.

-M

[tuck]

Yes, everyday.

[metro]

The flank is very popular. It is already cooked, so all you did was re-heat...correct? I'm glad you enjoyed.

yeah, trying to "re-create" the best prime rib I've ever had (ordered at Bellini's on Friday and came with a Bourbon-Gorgonzola sauce), I sprinkled some Gorgonzola crumbles on the top and baked in the oven at 350 for about 5 minutes. It was still good, but I think a little too well done since the flank was already cooked. Maybe you all could serve the flank a little more rare/red. There was hardly any pink when I bought it, and of course it has to be heated up to eat warm, so it cooked almost all the remaining pink out. I only ate about half the flank and still have the rest left over. Any suggestions for cooking/seasoning the remaining half?

[tuck]

add more pepper, microwave 30 seconds and have it on a salad with your favorite Asian/Sesame dressing.

[metro]

any "non-salad" suggestions. I'm a meat and potato guy, but going home at lunch to eat the rest of that flank steak. any seasoning or cooking instructions tuck?

[tuck]

Make a sandwich: sliced baquette (Saigon / Lee's), carmelized red onions w/jalapenos (seeded), mayo crispy lettuce and thin sliced tomato.

Hope I'm not too late

[metro]

Too late, but that sounds good and a lot of work. Luckily and ironically, my wife came home for lunch today (rarely does). We had a bag of spinach leaves, she made a rue and then added the gorgonzola cheese, a pinch of salt, and some fresh cracked pepper and made it into a sauce. Cut and lightly pan seared the steak strips in your truffle butter. Let it cool for a minute, added it on top of the spinach salad and topped with the sauce. Amazing! And I got my greens in for the week!

[tuck]

nice work

[Martin]

she made a rue and then added the gorgonzola cheese...

sorry for this, metro... but i can't help but play the role of grammar nazi here. what your wife made was a roux. if you became hopelessly addicted to flank steak with gorgonzola sauce, you might rue the day you ever tried it.

even still, that spinach salad sounds really tasty!

-M

[metro]

thanks for the correction mmm, as I didn't know that was the correct french spelling. either way, it was tasty going down, despite how it's properly spelled.

[mcgrawsdad]

Tuck...will you be carrying any additional steak choices? Maybe a NY Strip or a 7-10 oz. filet? Other than that, love the market, just six blocks north of the casa, we stop in a couple times a week for treats and/or dinner.