First Broadcast: 2/26/24
Repeated: 5/13/24
If you've been to the Lower East Side lately, you may have noticed the food hall named Essex Market that occupies the entire block at the street level of the building that has an entrance (among many) at the southeast corner of Essex and Delancey Streets. There, you can find Shopsin's, Dhamaka, Unregular Pizza, and many other vendors that sell various kinds of food and groceries. Underneath Essex Market, one flight down, is the Market Line, which contains another level of vendors, and at one point was envisioned to become as large as three city blocks underground, but now won't be anything in the near future since the entire Market Line will close up and go out of business as of April 1, 2024. So, what should take its place? To Kim, a roller disco was the obvious answer--and not just a roller disco themed bar like All Night Skate in Brooklyn. If that doesn't grab you, what about indoor archery? Maybe a large vintage clothing store, like the late Canal Jean, or Unique Clothing Warehouse? Or maybe just a giant lounge based on airplane chic? Even a Spirit Halloween store would be better than just letting that space sit vacant for who knows how long. If nothing else, maybe keep it in mind in case of a zombie apocalypse--you never know!
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last updated May 12, 2024
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