"Essex Market has been a central part of the Lower East Side since the early 19th century when the city was covered in mud and manure. In its current home, you can pick up everything from fresh produce and spices, to fancy bottles of small-batch olive oil, kippered salmon, and smoked German sausages. It’s a big place, with more vendors downstairs at the adjoining Market Line, so we wrote a guide to the best places to eat, drink, and shop while you’re there." - hannah albertine, nikko duren
