Since 1937, Economy candy has been providing the Lower East Side with a large assortment of delicious candy at discounted prices. Economy Candy has been able to adapt to the current confectionary needs of the urbanites while maintaining its old-fashioned aesthetic and feel. A trip to Economy is an adventure within itself. One can get lost browsing the endless amounts of bins, jars, cabinets, boxes and bags that occupy the store. The genius of the store is that it completely lacks order. Scavenging around was fun and ultimately rewarding. I left with several cool things including a pack of Fruit Stripe Gum, an old superman comic book, and chocolate band-aids (for life’s boo boos). Fruit Stripe Gum (not known for its taste) was fun to play around with for wrapped around each piece of gum is a temporary tattoo sheet. You simply lick your hand and then rub one the image on it and voila-- a tattoo for your LES stroll.
108 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002-2204
(212) 254-1531
Subway: Essex st. – Delancy st. Station
F, J, M, Z
Price: $
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