Essex
Fancy a threesome? Try the tartare of steak, salmon and tuna in this 1950s market hall, with its high ceiling and halves of tennis balls on the wall. The interior with its whitewashed brick walls, high factory windows and black concrete floor is dimly lit by the tabletop candles. The ‘70s hits, R&B tunes and Spanish rock fill the two-story room. This place is known for its potato pancakes with gravad lax or with onions and applesauce. Wednesday is lobster day (for $14 you can crack open your own red creature from the sea, served with butter and lemon). Besides Schillers, this is the ultimate place for Sunday brunch. For $15, all-you-can-drink mimosas, screwdrivers and Bloody Marys. One downside: the serving staff is pushy…Address
Essex
120 Essex St
New York, NY 10002
T: (212) 533-9616
Cross Street: Between Rivington and Delancey Sts
Directions: F at Delancey St; J, M, Z at Essex St
www.essexnyc.com
