Essex Market

"🇬🇧 Located on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Essex Market is a historic public market that has been serving the community for over a century. Originally established in 1940, Essex Market has undergone renovations and expansions over the years, but it remains a vibrant hub of culinary diversity and community spirit. The market is home to over 30 independent vendors offering a wide range of fresh produce, meats, seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and specialty foods from around the world. Visitors can explore the aisles of the market, sampling artisanal chocolates, savoring freshly baked bread, and discovering unique ingredients for their next culinary adventure. In addition to its food vendors, Essex Market also features a variety of eateries and cafes where visitors can enjoy a quick bite to eat or sit down for a leisurely meal. From authentic Mexican tacos and Japanese sushi to classic New York deli sandwiches and gourmet coffee, there's something to satisfy every craving at Essex Market. 🇩🇪 Der Essex Market, im Lower East Side von Manhattan gelegen, ist ein historischer öffentlicher Markt, der die Gemeinschaft seit über einem Jahrhundert versorgt. Ursprünglich im Jahr 1940 gegründet, hat der Essex Market im Laufe der Jahre Renovierungen und Erweiterungen erfahren, bleibt jedoch ein lebendiges Zentrum für kulinarische Vielfalt und Gemeinschaftsgeist. Der Markt beherbergt über 30 unabhängige Händler, die eine breite Palette an frischem Obst und Gemüse, Fleisch, Meeresfrüchten, Käse, Backwaren und Spezialitäten aus aller Welt anbieten. Besucher können die Gänge des Marktes erkunden, handwerkliche Schokoladen probieren, frisch gebackenes Brot genießen und einzigartige Zutaten für ihr nächstes kulinarisches Abenteuer entdecken. Neben seinen Lebensmittelhändlern verfügt der Essex Market auch über eine Vielzahl von Restaurants und Cafés, in denen Besucher eine schnelle Mahlzeit genießen oder sich für eine gemütliche Mahlzeit hinsetzen können. Von authentischen mexikanischen Tacos und japanischem Sushi über klassische New Yorker Deli-Sandwiches bis hin zu Gourmet-Kaffee gibt es im Essex Market für jeden Geschmack etwas."

"A landmark on the Lower East Side, Essex Market (formerly known as Essex Street Market) was one of the original thirteen markets of the 19th century, created by New York City mayor Fiorello La Guardia who waged a war on vendors using pushcarts, believing that they were a hazard to traffic and health. The street merchants of the Lower East Side were encouraged to take their business off the streets and begin selling within the indoor market, which soon filled up housing 475 vendors across four cinderblock buildings. Today the market has relocated to the impressive modernistic space of the Essex Crossing development and is still home to many of the original traders, providing residents with high quality goods and a place to connect as a community. The iconic new space is three times the size and has allowed additional vendors to join the Essex Market network, as well as including a beautiful mezzanine space, a demonstration kitchen and event space. I admire how each vendor has their own unique story to tell and their authentic Lower East Side charm. They love to get to know their local customers and share their knowledge of their goods, creating a wonderful community spirit within this historic food hall. A full list of their diverse vendors can be found on their website ranging from organic grocery stores, speciality coffee shops, heavenly bakeries, fresh seafood sellers, and artisan cheesemongers. If you only have time to check out one place within the market, head over to Shopsin’s – the infamous cult diner offering a huge menu featuring pancake land, egg land and loads of tasty tex mex. Serving up the neighbourhood for over 80 years with delicious produce, the character and the people of the tight-knit Essex Market family are what make it such a unique and endearing place to explore."

"Food hall with a collection of different cuisines down by the Lower East Side. For a specific rec, try Dhamaka (Indian food)"