Smorgasburg

Smorgasburg in Brooklyn, June 2012

Smorgasburg is an open-air food market that originated in Williamsburg, Brooklyn next to the East River.[1][2] It takes place every Saturday in an empty lot.[1] The name Smorgasburg is a portmanteau of “Smörgåsbord” and “Williamsburg.”[1] Dozens of vendors sell their food and wares.[1] It initially was started in 2011, by Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby as an offshoot of Brooklyn Flea.[1][2] Originally, some businesses were not able to set up at Brooklyn Flea due to limited space, so the founders created a food-centered version of the original market.[2] They chose Brooklyn due to location and affordability of space.[2] The food tends to be small-batch and innovative foods.[3] Smorgasburg grew quickly in popularity and some vendors were able to upgrade to brick-and-mortar locations.[2]

There is wide variety of food from over 100 vendors.[4][5] It has since expanded to other locations, which are subject to change.[5] Currently, it is open in Williamsburg on Saturdays and Prospect Park on Sundays from April through October in both locations.[5][6] It has also expanded to Los Angeles in 2016.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Strand, Oliver (2011-07-05). "Smorgasburg, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for Food Lovers". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Smith, A.F.; Oliver, G. (2015). Savoring Gotham: A Food Lover's Companion to New York City. Oxford University Press. p. 563. ISBN 978-0-19-026363-8. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  3. ↑ Freudenheim, E.; Hindy, S. (2016). The Brooklyn Experience: The Ultimate Guide to Neighborhoods & Noshes, Culture & the Cutting Edge. Rivergate Regionals Collection. Rutgers University Press. p. 245. ISBN 978-0-8135-7745-6. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  4. ↑ NEST+M, 6th graders. NYC: A City That Stays Up Way Past its Bedtime. p. 119. ISBN 978-1-329-20323-5. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  5. 1 2 3 Planet, L.; Louis, R.S.; Bonetto, C.; O'Neill, Z. (2016). Lonely Planet New York City. Travel Guide. Lonely Planet Global Limited. p. 634. ISBN 978-1-76034-172-5. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  6. 1 2 "Welcome". Smorgasburg. Retrieved 2018-09-08.

Coordinates: 40°43′16″N 73°57′45″W / 40.721110°N 73.962567°W / 40.721110; -73.962567

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