Market 57 Review
If you find yourself in New York and are looking for somewhere not too touristy but with a great selection of food and even better views, head straight to Market 57.
The atmosphere was great, we had a fantastic view of the next door Little Island and could see the One World Trade in the distance, and (most importantly) the food traders were all temping me.
I was visiting with a friend who lived locally, and whilst they hadn’t been to the food market before, they highly recommended Nom Wah after visiting one of their other branches. At Nom Wah at Pier 57, the team are making dim sum an all-day casual affair serving an assortment of dumplings perfect for sharing with friends and family. We both ordered the crispy pan friend noodles, which were really tasty, and the portion was extremely generous. I also tried a local apple cider, which paired perfectly with my meal.
Visitors to Market 57 are spoiled for choice when it comes to food, and other current traders include:
Ammi – Ammi means ‘mother’ in Hindi/Urdu and serves homestyle Indian comfort food, with most of the recipes on the menu coming from Rizvi’s mother and their family dating back almost 100 years.
Bird & Branch – Wife-and-husband team Faith and Brandon Lee opened Bird & Branch in February 2018, a coffee roaster which showcases relationally sourced coffees alongside baked goods with flavors inspired by their Asian-American upbringing.
Sahadi’s – Established in 1895, Sahadi’s is an old-world place to discover new tastes offering Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Christine Sahadi Whelan is a fourth-generation co-owner and author and Caitlin Whelan is part of the fifth-generation to operate the family-owned business.
Harlem Hops – Harlem Hops is the realization of years of hard work and collaboration by three friends, Kim, Kevin, and Stacey, HBCU grads and business partners, who have combined their experiences in restaurant management, event production, and community service with a lifelong passion for beer. As minority business owners and operators, the Harlem Hops team features the growing number of brewers of color on the Harlem Hops beer list.
Mijo – Mijo is an abbreviation of “my son” in Spanish and the first collaboration from Fany Gerson and her husband Daniel Ortiz de Montellano, with the concept inspired by and for their son Gael. The menu is inspired by some of their favorite home and street dishes from back home and they take great pride in representing and celebrating their Mexican roots.
Bessou – Loosely translated from Japanese to mean “home away from home,” Bessou creates the feeling of home with a modern take on everyday Japanese comfort food, inspired by family recipes and the diverse flavors of New York. Founder Maiko Kyogoku and chef Elena Yamamoto’s creative approach to traditional Japanese dishes reflect their multicultural heritage as Japanese American New Yorkers.
Lolo’s – Chefs Raymond Mohan and Leti Skai Young are elated to share their passion for island flavors at LoLo’s on the Water; a spinoff of Harlem’s LoLo’s Seafood Shack.The LoLo’s experience is inspired by seaside eateries; referred to as lolos, that the couple encountered while living abroad in the British West Indies. The menu is inspired by their Caribbean roots and travel to over 50 countries together.
Local Roots – Wen-Jay Ying is the founder of Local Roots NYC, a small business established in 2011 dedicated to connecting New Yorkers with the freshest local farm ingredients through a subscription farmers market. This cultural rediscovery inspired her to start a bubble tea stand, bridging her heritage with her passion for local food to bring you high-quality bubble tea using local ingredients whenever possible.
Glizzy’s – Founded by Johnny, Rachel, and Nikki, Glizzy’s NYC is the result of a shared passion for reimagining the classic New York hot dog. With a vision sparked by an amusing internet trend, they saw the perfect opportunity to fill a niche in NYC’s food scene featuring a menu celebrating the city’s diverse communities.
Little Banchan Shop – Hooni Kim, owner-chef of Little Banchan Shop’s Bibimbap Bar, takes pride in the traditional flavors of Korean cuisine and focuses on Korea’s culinary heritage of using the best ingredients. The focus on truly traditional Korean flavors and top quality ingredients are what differentiate his approach to Korean cuisine.
Zaab Zaab – Zaab Zaab is an Isan restaurant serving true flavors of Thailand’s Northeastern Isan region. Owners Bryan Chunton and Pei Shan Wei proudly bring the vibrant flavors of Udon Thani to NYC.
Mothershuckers – Moody is the founder of MotherShuckers, inspired by the story of Thomas Downing, “the Oyster King of New York,” and the son of freed slaves. Mothershuckers’ goal is to serve the best oysters with the best toppings in NYC and a mission to educate people about the benefits of eating and harvesting oysters.
Due Madri – Due Madri, which means “two mothers” is a love letter to the food Erika Nakamura and Jocelyn Guest sought out across Italy. They are butchers by trade, but sandwich artists by heart who combed Italy and the US for the best salumi available.
