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Smorgasburg 2014 Open Call for Vendors
Every January and February we hunker down at Flea HQ and focus on adding new faces and facets for the outdoor season. Opening weekend is April 5+6, 2014. One fun (and filling) aspect is reviewing...
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6 Reasons Why We
1. Social Media Love—This year our followers on Twitter hit 30,000—and our Facebook and Instagram followers grew by almost 10,000! If you don't follow us yet, hop on the train! It's the best way to...
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Grilling With Adam Rapoport
In Brooklyn you can judge the coming of spring by birdsong and flowers blooming and all that pretty girly stuff—or you can catch a certain whiff in the air: the mouthwatering aroma of fire and meat....
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What’s New?
Berlyn 65—Handwoven Turkish towels, linens, and towels (above)—along with lamps, planters, and other kitchen and bath decor—selected from villages across the world by costume designer Serap Bahadir....
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What’s New?
(Image courtesy of The Village Voice) Ashley Willis—Growing up surrounded by the treasures in her parents’ North Carolina antique shop, Ashley Willis learned to cherish fine craftsmanship and the...
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What’s New on the Menu?
(Photo courtesy of Brian Schorn) Cutie Pies—There will be plenty of strawberry-rhubarb pie goodness in honor of National Strawberry-Rhubarb Day (which is apparently this Sunday, June 9th—who knew?)...
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Featured Vendor: Alchemy Creamery
(Photo courtesy of Vladimir Weinstein) It’s more than slight-of-hand tricks that’s won Alchemy Creamery‘s vegan ice cream wizard Giuseppe Maione accolades from Grub Street, Serious Eats, and many...
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What’s Happening this Weekend?
(Photo courtesy of OkayPlayer) Chickpea & Olive—Our vegan pals are debuting an eggplant bacon to add to their famed sliders, melts, and BLTs. (Saturday & Sunday, Williamsburg) Frittering...
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Fan Fotos
Seniors are putting on their caps and gowns. Kids are promising each other to send letters from camp. There is somebody on the roof almost every (dry) night with a guitar. You walked by a kid with a...
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Red Hook Lobster Pound Voted Best Food Truck in the U.S.
If you’ve ever spent a summer day biking and swimming on Martha’s Vineyard or gingerly tip-toed barefoot along the rocky coast of Maine to the one waterfront snack stand along the naked coast, you...
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What’s Happening This Weekend?
FLEA The Knot—The wedding website brings a pop-up shop to Fort Greene to talk flea-chic options for the eco-friendly, Brooklyn-inspired bride. (Saturday, Fort Greene) Peppa’s Exotic Foods—A delicious...
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Fan Fotos
Yeah, we know, next weekend is technically the holiday, but you wouldn’t know it wandering around the BK. Perhaps we’re just always celebrating our independence. 1. Nothing compliments a colorful...
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We’ll Miss You, Choncho’s!
This little guy isn’t the only one who’s going to miss our beloved taco pals, Choncho’s—but he may be the cutest. For the last five years, since we first embarked upon our Flea and Smorg adventures,...
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What’s Happening at the Seaport?
Finally, July 4th weekend is here, and if you aren’t already listening to NPR’s “Songs of Summer” mix, we suggest you adjust your soundtrack, start celebrating your independence and let the long...
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Fan Fotos
Summer vacation was in full effect this weekend—and the heat wave was just another opportunity for Fleasters to show off how chill they are. 1. Nothing like a shady bar stool and some cool beverages to...
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A Midsummer Day’s Smorgasburg: What’s New?
July and August are great times to return to the Smorg, as the spring throngs subside and lots of new faces join the fold as regular vendors take days off (the nerve!) and the like. Prove it you say?...
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See What Happens When You Flea?
Nothing makes us happier than celebrating the many successes of our amazing vendor family! That’s why we’re psyched to announce the openings of two long-celebrated food vendors’ new restaurants in the...
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What’s New?
FLEA Brooklyn Sesame—A staple in any Mediterranean kitchen, these halva spreads are made from scratch the traditional way, with lots of love and in small batches. Each jar starts with fresh honey and...
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Fan Fotos
1. A perfect soundtrack to enter into a state of summer zen. Become one with the (heat) wave. @boomerang_inc (Instagram) 2. Throw back colas in a throw back cooler only makes one’s thirst for vintage...
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Taste: Cool Eats in the Heat
(Photo by @carmelagarciamatters, Instagram) It’s summertime, the heat is in full effect, and that means we’re all attempting to stay hydrated, slathered in SPF, and on the winning side of the fine...
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What’s New?
SMORGASBURG Brooklyn Soda Works—Our fiztastic friends debut their latest bubbly concoction, a yerba mate tea soda, packed with antioxidants and caffeine punch. The perfect antidote/refreshment for...
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Ice Cream Bonanza This Weekend
Cone or cup, shared or solo, vegan or dairy, appetizer or dessert—ice cream rivals only sunshine itself as the official mascot of summer. Which is why we’re celebrating it bonanza-style this weekend...
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What’s New?
You won’t want to miss these new vendors—or the Ice Cream Bonanza coming to the East River State Park all weekend long. FLEA Bleecker Street Antiques—Our longtime Flea residents bring some new stock...
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Favorite Foodie Moments of Smorg
With all the Ramen Burger buzz last weekend, and a second helping on the way at Smorgasburg this Saturday (this time there will be 300 to go around!), we couldn’t help but find ourselves reminiscing...
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Featured Vendor: Bunna Cafe
(Photo by Blapblapmedia) In English, the Ethiopian proverb, “Buna dabo naw” translates into, “coffee is our bread.” Sounds like a mantra we can get into! And the masterminds behind Vegan Ethiopian...
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What’s New?
This week we debut our new packaged goods and goodies tent at Smorgasburg, Williamsburg, where you’ll be able to gather all your favorite jams, pickles, nuts, candies, granola, salami, and other...
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Fan Fotos
1. The weather (and deals) were criminal this weekend. So obviously the fuzz was out in style. @kaylatauche (Instagram) 2. Species by the Thousands kicked off the first ever week of our Instagram...
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Fan Fotos
From DC to NYC, the air was crisp and cool and full of an autumn bustle. You could feel it in everybody’s stride. Sure, summer’s over, but that’s ok. Sometimes it’s fun to (finally) get back to work....
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Sunday Smorgasburg Now At Pier 5
This Sunday, October 6, the Sunday Smorg relocates to Pier 5, a different location in the same Brooklyn Bridge Park, closer to Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens. (The move has been...
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Fan Fotos
1. Our biggest record fair yet brought young and old vinyl fans together for some good old fashioned treasure hunting at Saturday’s Smorgasburg in Williamsburg. Photo by Erin Silvers (Out of My Mind...
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See What Happens When You Flea?
So many vendors to celebrate! Get ready world, there’s a little more awesome coming your way. Lumpia Shack Snackbar Neil Syham and Angie Roca, the husband-and-wife team behind longtime Smorg favorites...
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Fan Fotos
1. Long live the No. 2 yellow pencil—and the hand-cranking sharpeners that were a wonderful excuse to stray and dawdle far from your desk! These were just one of the many finds at the new Park Slope...
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Greenlight’s Brooklyn Chefs Series
Harvest season is upon us, and Greenlight Bookstore is bringing a rich crop of new cookbooks and Brooklyn chefs to Williamsburg’s Smorgasburg this fall. Starting this Saturday, October 19, and running...
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What’s New At Smorg?
Elvio’s Chimi—Authentic, Argentinian chimichurri sauce straight from the vault of Elvio, a proud meat-eating, soccer-worshipping, Buenos Aires native, and made by his daughter, Ailin, who has been...
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East River Fall Festival 10/19
Looking for some ways to celebrate the beautiful fall weather outside with the fam? You’ll want to hit up East River State Park tomorrow. Not only will Smorgasburg be out in full effect, The New York...
View ArticleDIY Mobile, Wood-fired Pizza
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/77048730] Check out Cool Hunting’s “hearthwarming” 4 minute film on the serious labor that goes into Smorg and Flea vendor PizzaMoto’s wood-fired, oven-making process. The post...
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Cider Week Comes to Smorgasburg 10/26!
Johnny Appleseed’s spirit is definitely dancing barefoot on an apple branch at this news. This weekend, cider makers from the Northeast and across the country converge in New York City and the Hudson...
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Moonshinin’ at Smorg, 10/26
Colin Spoelman and David Haskell (founders of Kings County Distillery) present The Kings County Distillery Guide to Urban Moonshining: How to Make and Drink Whiskey, a canvas of whiskey’s history and...
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Smorgasburg Eats Are the Best of 2013
We at the Flea and Smorg already think our vendors are the most talented, innovative, awesome-makers in the city, but it’s always nice to get some validation from the universe! And so, congratulations...
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Smorgasburg 2014 Open Call for Vendors
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6 Reasons Why We
1. Social Media Love—This year our followers on Twitter hit 30,000—and our Facebook and Instagram followers grew by almost 10,000! If you don’t follow us yet, hop on the train! It’s the best way to...
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Dosa Royale Opens on Court Street
(Photos by Brian Russ) First-date-planners, in-law-entertainers, Sex-in-the-City-style girls-night-outers, and foodie-Yelp-reviewers take note! (Not to mention Carroll Gardens residents,...
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Meet the Contenders for Sunday’s Taco Challenge
As the outdoor season creeps ever-closer (!!), Smorg prepares to welcome a new taco cart to the culinary caravan. This Sunday, 3/16 from 10am-4pm, help us choose which lucky team will win a spot at...
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Chocolate Smorg-off this Saturday, 3/15!
(Photo by Lululosophy) Forget the ides of March—death by chocolate is way more fun. And today, we have 3 chocolate vendors ready to sweeten up your Saturday with their delicious treats, but only one...
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Chocolate and Taco Winners Announced
The votes have been tallied, the chocolate and guacamole has all been washed from our faces, and we’re excited to announce the official winners of this month’s Smorgasburg vendor competition. So give a...
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SmorgasBack!
Finally! It’s time to bust outdoors and start the waterfront feast. Smorgasburg starts Saturday, April 5, and we’ve got some awesome vendors coming to Williamsburg and Pier 5! So hop on your bicycle...
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Saturday Smorgasbar Now Open
Sure, springtime is great because of the flowers and the sunshine and the birdsong and the barbecue, but let us not forget the greatest part about warm weekend days—drinking outdoors! This season in...
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Fan Fotos
1. It was like summer out there this weekend! Perfect for meeting pals and lounging at Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park with good eats. @llisondevane (Instagram) 2. Even with the sporadic showers on...
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Morockin’ Cuisine
With a heavy metal guitarist turned chef, Nadia’s Moroccan Kitchen had decided to rename themselves Rock the Kasbah. With a logo inspired by Spinal Tap, and “oven knobs that go to 11,” their menu is...
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New Food at the Flea & Smorg
Brooklyn Yard Foods—Come taste this labor of love from the kitchen of two Brooklynites dedicated to curing deli meat the good ole fashioned way, with homemade garlic paste, fresh coriander, cracked...
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