Eating a birria taco under the ribs of Calatrava's white transit cathedral is a strange and specific New York pleasure, and it happens only on Fridays. This is the most weather-proof Smorgasburg location, which matters on the first day of a long weekend when everything else is exposed. If you are starting a Labor Day itinerary downtown, this is the easiest good lunch in the neighbourhood.
What to expect
A row of vendor stalls inside the Oculus concourse, with the mix rotating week to week across the 70-plus vendors in Smorgasburg's New York season. Entry is free and you pay per dish. Seating is limited, so most people eat standing or carry food out to the plaza.
Good to know
- Almost every downtown subway line reaches it: the E to World Trade Center, or the A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4 and 5 at Fulton Center.
- It is fully indoors, which makes it the rain-proof option of the weekend's markets.
- It gets busiest over the lunch hour; early afternoon is calmer.
- Seating is very limited, so plan to eat standing or take food outside to the plaza.
- Most vendors take cards.
- This is the only Smorgasburg location that runs on a Friday alone.
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Common questions
Is this indoors?
Yes. It runs inside the Oculus transit hall at 185 Greenwich Street, which makes it the weather-proof choice among Smorgasburg's New York locations.
Is entry free?
Yes. Entry is free at all Smorgasburg markets; you pay only for the dishes you buy.
Which day does it run?
The World Trade Center market runs Fridays from 11am to 6pm. Williamsburg is the Saturday market and Central Park runs Friday through Sunday.
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