I raved about Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg a few weeks ago and encouraged you to visit Smorgasburg as well, even though I had yet to go. Well I’ve gone, and it wasn’t quite what I expected–it was so much more. 40 plus food stands. That’s right more than FORTY! I have to admit, as exciting as it was, I was a bit overwhelmed.

I figured it isn’t fair to name favorites, since obviously I didn’t try all 40+ stands. I have a good appetite, but I can’t eat that much. So instead, I’ll just share what I did try!

Blue Marble Ice Cream

I am a bit biased about this one. I get it all the time from the Bay Ridge Food Co-op and I have to say some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had (besides my own of course!). Their chocolate is amazing–rich and creamy but not too sweet. I hardly ever order chocolate ice cream because it always tastes cheap, but not this stuff.

Brooklyn Piggies

Seriously, how can you not love pigs in a blanket? They’re cute and delicious. These were a bit bigger than your typical piggie but at $5 for 3, a bargain I think. They have original, spicy and chicken. I went for one of each. The spicy isn’t exactly 5 alarm, but almost too spicy for me (I’m a wimp). Bonus: local and sustainably farmed.

The Cookie Guild

Delicious cookies. Baked with beer. Need I say more? After making my beer cupcakes, I’ve learned beer=moist baking. So these Cookie Guild folks are onto something. I sampled Virgin Chocolate Chip, Drunken Sansa (Magic Hat Circus Boy White Ale) and Chocolate Stout Hyperdrive (Left Hand Milk Stout).

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• Brooklyn Flea: Go for the Food, Stay for the Food (brooklynlocavore.wordpress.com)
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• Brooklyn Flea: Williamsburg (modestmartha.com)