Essex Street market is a small market on the Lower East side that most New Yorkers have never been to. It's only open until 7pm, and until recently was closed on Sundays. All of the business are local, family-owned shops, from the local butcher to an award-winning solo chocolatier. We've visited Essex Street Market once before, but on a recent half day we were able to go when the crowds were minimal, which gave us a chance to really spend some time with the vendors.
Beurre and Sel was on my list of cookie places to try when they took a spot in Essex Street Market, although when we got to the stand there wasn't much to see. A display of only 5 varieties of cookies, with all of the other flavors in bite-size versions on the wall. Usually the owners/employees of small shops like to tell you about their cookies, but this employee didn't care to share, so we had to do our own research when I got home.
Dorie Greenspan is the creator of Beurre and Sel. She is a renowned baker who has made multiple baking cookbooks, and won the James Beard Award (the Oscar for foodies). Her cookies are all made using a circular mold and each is the exact same size as the next. The flavors range from World Peace (Valrhona chocolate based), Rosemary Parmesan, Cocoa cayenne, Espresso chip, Classic Jammers (strudel, vanilla and French jam), French Lavender and; white chocolate, sesame sea salt, and cranberry, and honey.
Next time you're in the area, check out Beurre and Sel along with some of the other local shops at Essex Street - Roni Sue, Porto Rico coffee and more!
Essex Street Market
120 Essex Street
Monday - Saturday 8am-7pm
Sunday 10am-6pm
