It’s that time of year when we flock outside,
making the most of these fleeting yet glorious spring and summer months. While the options abound, there is one
mainstay that never disappoints – Brooklyn Flea Market (at 176 Lafayette Ave. on Saturdays and in Williamsburg on the water
on Sundays). Whether you are hunting for vintage finds while happily running
into your neighbors, or people- watching as you chat with the vendors, there is
something for everyone. We would suggest some favorite vendors, but there is
something uniquely individual about the Flea’s offerings, so we instead suggest
that you visit and figure out for yourself which best expresses your own style
of dress, interior design, art, etc.
Photo from www.brooklynflea.com
We were lucky enough to interview Eric Demby, one of the
Flea’s founders. He described some of what we love about Brooklyn Flea – the
fact that it is its own community. The community includes not only the Flea’s
patrons, but also the vendors, who have formed bonds of friendship among each
other. In fact, perhaps the best expression of the Flea’s commitment to the
community is the fact that their cleanup crew is made up of formerly homeless
people that now have a place to work and interact with others.
Eric also filled us in on some exciting things that we can
expect for the upcoming months! Watch for the launch of Smorgasbar in June,
which will offer Brooklyn-brewed beer, wine and spirits. There will also be
several interesting Kitchen
Island (with Brooklyn
Kitchen) events at Smorgasburg (Brooklyn Flea’s foodie sister), starting with a
Daisy Flour Pie Contest on June 9th.
For more info: http://www.brooklynflea.com/
