Located in the historic Essex Street Market Building, Essex is an in-the-know neighborhood spot offering a loft-like multi-level space with contemporary cuisine inspired by the flavors of the Lower East Side. Essex is known for its weekday dinner and happy hour specials as well as its lively weekend dinner and bar scene. The weekend brunch is a New York institution and the expansive layout allows for intimate balcony and banquette seating as well as festive group dining and private parties.