The Fare Critic: Sons of Essex

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sons of Essex

Sons of Essex, located on Essex street in the lower east side, has a fun and trendy vibe. It possess an interior that gives a clear nod to days of old when NYC really came to be. I'm told that the place is named after the "Sons of Liberty", a group of locals that fought off British occupation maintaining the rights of the people, very Gangs of New York esque in design. Their drinks are hearty, the staff extremely welcoming and damn cute too! I wouldn't recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a quiet dinner; it can get really loud inside those walls! I would explain this as a fun bar with upscale food. A place to socialize and munch on some savory eats.

The style of the fare combines American deli meets the ethnic melting pot of NYC and has a mix of old and contemporary when it comes to the presentation of the food. The Shepard's Pie Empanadas were my favorite! Extremely juicy with a flaky crust.