Time Out Market New York

Inside Empire Stores, a former warehouse complex beside the river, Time Out Market brings kitchens from different restaurants together under one roof. The space covers about 24,000 square feet, includes three bars and has a fifth-floor rooftop with views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. It is a convenient answer when people in a group want different things: pizza, pasta, bagels, tacos, Southern fried chicken and sushi hand rolls all appear among the market’s listed offerings.

Travellers often value the range, rooftop views and chance to try familiar concepts without crossing the city; they also mention queues, noise and prices above those of a neighbourhood quick-service meal at busy times. The listing checked showed 4.5/5 from 8,487 opinions. It is not a buffet: each kitchen sells its dishes separately, and costs vary by vendor and order. It is worth walking through the menus before choosing, since people in the same group can end up with very different bills.

The address is 55 Water Street, Brooklyn, inside Empire Stores. The market opens Sunday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, although individual kitchens may close earlier; the rooftop and some vendors keep their own hours. Entrances lead from the building lobby, Old Dock Street, Water Street and the waterfront promenade, with lifts to the rooftop. From Dumbo Market the walk is short; from the piers, a meal can be paired with the park and carousel.