let’s hang…out in Brooklyn! Part 1 – Brooklyn Flea
toy store window on Court St.
At this time last sunday, we were contemplating the need for jackets (!) as we strolled around the Fort Greene neighbourhood of Brooklyn. It was an ambling shuffle of contentment, our bellies full of fish tacos, jalapeno pupusas, cheddar and truffle smothered soft pretzels, handmade salted caramels, and bracingly good black coffee, all procured in the basement of the Brooklyn Flea.
Swanky digs for a flea market! image via www.brooklynflea.com
During the winter, the Brooklyn Flea is held in the former Willamsburgh Savings bank which was built in 1929. In its time, it was the tallest building in Brooklyn, boasting a 512 foot clock tower. My little point and shoot camera couldn’t do justice to the most impressive indigo and gold glass mosaics that line the vaulted ceilings. While it was hard to keep from looking up, we managed to tear ourselves away from the architectural details and do some browsing.
Swanky vintage shades for a hobo!
You thought I was joking about the pretzel, didn't you?
Trying to work the Dame Edna angle. And failing.
stone figure at the stairs leading to the basement of tasty wonders.
Stay tuned! Tomorrow, adventures and visual delights in Red Hook.
