Amethyst Chiaramonte

Smorgasburg is a seasonal event that takes place in Brooklyn on Saturdays and Sundays at two separate locations. I decided to go to the Saturday Smorgasburg in Williamsburg. The Smorgasburg featured many Asian food stands, as well as having a variety of different cuisines. This seemed like a local attraction to me, it brought in many families with children. Every dish looked delicious, but the two items that caught my eye were the “raindrop cake” and the “ramen burger”. I’ve heard of this ramen burger before but the prices of the items weren’t convincing enough. The portions were very small in comparison to the prices. Dishes ranged from about eight to twelve dollars. Do not come here hungry. This would be a nice place to visit if one is just in the mood for a quick bite. Dishes were served in brown paper packaging, which is convenient for on the go use. Although it was a friendly environment, it seemed as if there was some sort of tension between vendors. Each vendor had something unique that the other vendors didn’t, which is bound to happen in an event like this. I would recommend this event to families, couples, friends, or even a single person trip. It appeared to be an attraction for hipsters, most likely because it was located in Williamsburg. The customers were not very diverse and seemed to be middle class. The environment felt friendly and comfortable. I would recommend the Smorgasburg to foodies or any family looking to get out of town.