Brooklyn is known for many things; old school, traditions, trendy, to so much more. From historic sights on Old Fulton Street to the new craze of Smorgasburg that is held on the waterfront in Williamsburg at East River State Park (where Kent Street meets N. 7th St.) on Saturdays & in Dumbo at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5 with the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building from lower Manhattan .
What makes this unique is the overload of such an eclectic menu of street fare, all in a close proximity to each other. With over 140 vendors between the both locations ranging from American, Italian, Greek, Asian, Mexican, Colombian, and Thai to Seafood, Brisket, baked goods and everything in between, sure to please every palette, young to old and everyone in between.
It was my first time visiting the Smorgasburg, walking off Joralemon Street, the smells of what was cooking just ahead of me filled the air. Making my way through the gates of a foodie heaven I automatically came upon Bon Chovie www.BonChovie.com who was cooking up a fried Cod sandwich with there own slaw topping and homemade potato chips,
Chedbred www.chedbred.com offered a German Kasewurst Sausage with three year aged Cheddar Cheese & whole grain mustard coated in cornbread.
The Bruffin www.thebruffin.com is a combination of ingredients from all around the world stuffed into muffin sized pastry cups that were savory & sweet with each one being distinguished by their countries ingredients, but they don't stop there, how about a Red Velvet Yodel now there's a twist on tradition.
Porchetta www.porchettanyc.com was roasting low and slow for these tasty sandwiches on a crusty baguette, and then there was Schnitz www.schnitznyc.com serving up this delightful, fresh, full of flavor sandwich called Bamburg; chicken schnitzel topped with pickled cucumbers, daikon, ginger, shallots and a caramelized onion Dijon mustard on a pretzel hero, or how about an S.L.T which consists of a pork belly schnitzel WOW!!
That wasn't all, Pizza Moto www.pizzamot.com was not holding back when they pulled up with a portable brick oven that was cranking out personal pizza's in a matter of minutes, hiya!!
Fare ranging in tradition, combined with innovation, to off the rector scale in goodness. Want to do a little shopping while walking around feasting, the Smorgasburg has it covered, from sauces, toppings, fresh baked bread even Nut Butter from The 3 Nuts www.the3nuts.com, who have combined salted caramel into an all natural peanut butter, the perfect addition to a sliced granny smith apple or a slice of toast.
Don't live in Brooklyn or the surrounding area, then you need to make a day of it.. Do some sight seeing, take a stroll on the pier, grab a bite or two and don't forget bring some packaged goods back home to stock your pantry.
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