Merkato

Despite the inherent danger — every carb-laden bite of pasta a potential career-ender for the slender, four-time Sports Illustrated bikini babe — Ms. Motta and her husband, Roger Rodriguez, remain partners in the renamed, revamped and relaunched restaurant, formerly known as Merkato 55, located at 55 Gansevoort Street.

Bikini Babe Fernanda Motta Risks Modeling Career on 'Thrilling' Pesto Pasta at Le 55 2009

Despite the inherent danger — every carb-laden bite of pasta a potential career-ender for the slender, four-time Sports Illustrated bikini babe — Ms. Motta and her husband, Roger Rodriguez, remain partners in the renamed, revamped and relaunched restaurant, formerly known as Merkato 55, located at 55 Gansevoort Street.

Bikini Babe Fernanda Motta Risks Modeling Career on 'Thrilling' Pesto Pasta at Le 55 2009

Associated Press This file photo from June 11 shows the Merkato marketplace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Africa, in Turmoil, Sees Growth Slow Peter Wonacott 2011

Associated Press This file photo from June 11 shows the Merkato marketplace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Africa, in Turmoil, Sees Growth Slow Peter Wonacott 2011

Among the economy's latest victims is the Meatpacking District's swanky Le 55, formerly Merkato 55, which recently filed for Chapter 11 protection.

Mario Almonte: Economy Unappetizing to New York City Restaurants 2009

Her favorite is Merkato, where she goes for 2 p.m. brunch and stays to dance from 3 to 6: 30 p.m.

Executive Lives at the Gym in Two States 2009

The Merkato is considered the biggest open-air market in Africa.

Hanna Ingber Win: Twenty-four Hours in Addis Ababa 2009

The Merkato is considered the biggest open-air market in Africa.

Hanna Ingber Win: Twenty-four Hours in Addis Ababa 2009

I have told a few Ethiopians about the incident, and the reaction has been the same: the Merkato is known for theft, but armed robbery?

Hanna Ingber Win: Twenty-four Hours in Addis Ababa 2009

Marcus Samuelsson, known in Manhattan for his Aquavit and Merkato 55 restaurants, debuted his own line in March.

Cooking Like the Stars? 2008