Essex Market, Lower East Side, Manhattan

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Written By Leanne Staples

Good News - The majority of the shops and food stands at the Essex Market are open and it’s very cool. It’s been around since 1888 serving the community of the Lower East Side with goods supplied by little independent vendors. It recently moved down the street a block into a new space. While the new space has a nice modern look to it, the market has not lost it’s independent spirit.

You can find a bakery, produce markets, butcher and fish market as well as dining and much more. There is a nice open space feel for eating and clean restrooms as well.

The Essex Market is a definite must if you plan on being in the Lower East Side and the International Center of Photography will be opening across the street from it in 2020. It’s also very close to the Williamsburg Bridge which has a pedestrian path.

Essex Market - 88 Essex Street at Delancey

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Leanne Staples

I’m Leanne Staples and I’m an independent licensed New York City tour guide, with Shoot New York City being my trading name. All tours and workshops are customized to your interests and desires. When you make an enquiry, you are dealing directly with me and when it comes to taking your tour or workshop, it will be with me as your guide. This is not a faceless corporation, there are no agents, no other employees. This level of personalized service with an independently operated business truly makes for a unique and memorable experience.

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