Essex NYC—the spot that once ruled the Lower East Side with legendary bottomless brunches, unbeatable mid-week happy hours and a nightlife scene that could rival any club—is back. This Thursday, October 30, the landmark reopens at 124 Rivington Street with a bold new identity as New York City’s first Mediterranean steakhouse (a superlative we cannot confirm or deny).

For over two decades, Essex was the kind of place where Saturdays blurred into Sundays, mimosas flowed like water and brunch could turn into a day party at the clink of a glass. Now, the spirit that made Essex iconic returns, but sharper, sexier and with a whole new glow.

Under the creative direction of Nessaco Agency, Essex 2.0 blends open-fire coastal cuisine with the craftsmanship of a classic steakhouse. Think dry-aged m

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