Morning in Brooklyn

One of my favorite places to go during the weekend is the Brooklyn Flea. The food is innovative and delicious. The vendors are colorful and creative.  And the surrounding area of Saturday's Flea, Fort Greene, is architecturally rich and just plain fun. 


Check out this awesome map of Brooklyn called "Tillie's Community Mural" on the side of a building done as a community art project.

I had breakfast at "The General Greene" on the corner of Dekalb & Clermont. I love the fact that the food is seasonal and they have a definite vibe to the place and the hour I spent there showed they have a following. It might have been a coincidence but I think all 'Brooklynite' men are sporting a mustache. Hipster cult thing?  I ordered the omelette and found it delicious.  As for the cinnamon butter- out of this world- true you can't make butter taste bad but they had the right combo.  I do feel like I spent a little too much for what I got, keeping in mind I am a foodie and living in Northern Bergen County I am used to paying high prices. But I am eager to go back to try their salted caramel ice cream.  Check them out at www.thegeneralgreene.com.


The best part of the day is the flea! All the "junk", vintage clothing and the creative options you will find made from reclaimed pieces.  Mostly you will be hit by the entrepreneurial spirit.  Tons of products made in Brooklyn and produced by local Brooklyn residents. You will be amazed at what you will find- local mustard, donuts, yogurt, ceramics, art, jewelry and the list goes on.  Go to their website, www.brooklynflea.com/, to get directions to the flea, info on vendors, etc.


So spoil your senses and take a few hours to indulge your spirited side.




Inspire yourself.
Dawn