Fordham Plaza

Fordham Plaza’s appeal shifts dramatically depending on when you visit. The clear highlight is the seasonal Bronx Night Market, which starts up in the spring. Rather than typical street-fair food, the market showcases local Bronx cooks and businesses serving up Peruvian dishes, BBQ, vegan options, and waffle sandwiches. Outside of market hours, the experience is much rougher; visitors frequently report safety and cleanliness issues, noting that the plaza can be filthy and smells like a urinal in the summer.