Smorgasburg

Last weekend finally felt like a breath of Spring here in New York and lots of folks were out and about. This month is the last month that the Williamsburg Brooklyn Flea is held indoors before heading to the lovely waterfront for Spring and Summer weekends (can't wait!). 

The Smorgasburg indoor food market is such a fantastic place for gathering with friends,  filled with rich flavors, it has become a weekend destination for comfort food and tastes from all around the world.  You can feel the passion behind every food stand. It is a great Brooklyn experience if you are just visiting and always a great place to go back and mingle for us locals.

Such a great sense of community.

 

Thankful

We are again at this time of the year when we gather, share, celebrate and enjoy the winter season.

We wish you a happy Thanksgiving to start off the season! 

 That you are spending it with friends or family,

Don't eat too much... Or do!

Also, we have stocked up on beautiful gifts here at Commune store so make sure to stop by for your holiday shopping.

Please note that we will be closed on Thursday the 22nd, reopening on Friday the 23rd.

Growing local

There is a trend right now in Brooklyn that is the coolest thing ever and it's rooftop farming! For decades people have been trying to recreate nature within their urban landscape by creating rooftop gardens and it looks like new yorkers are now more and more educated and ready to take it to the next level to actually grow their own veggies and green food.  We all know the benefits of buying and eating local.  Definitely a step in the right direction for urban life.

Not to mention that rooftops gardens and farms are such an eye candy for a city like ours!

If you wish to visit a (rather large) public rooftop farm, here is the list of the 5 top urban farms in NYC.

A taste of home

There is a restaurant on our block that we Looove. Have you been?

Their long and convivial communal table makes you want to share simple and delicious cooked meals like at home.  

Kind of the perfect spot for a hot noodle soup these days... they serve it like no other in Williamsburg!

Samurai Mama Tavern 

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