sweet tea grows in brooklyn.

today's post takes us out of the South and way up to the eclectic, creative, and yes, hipster hangout  of Williamsburg. despite the overwhelming heat, i spent yesterday afternoon perusing the joys of the sunday Brooklyn flea. with gourmet food stands, top-notch vintage finds, and stellar local art, this market ranks up there with the best. the setting doesnt hurt, either... it's situated riverside with Manhattan's skyline as a backdrop and outdoor concert space next door.


while lapping the food stands and trying to choose a lunch spot amidst all the awesome eats, i felt surprisingly at home. it seems southern fare has made the cool list in this trendy neighborhood. biscuits, and bbq, and gravy, oh my!

there were 4 stands with gourmet sweet tea,  2 spots to pick up fried chicken, and a country music hangout with downhome cocktails and bud heavy ( no PBR served here!).

while the influence of southern cuisine has undoubtedly fostered the dissipation of regional culture throughout the US, it's often amiss. but in Williamsburg, they got it right. the friendliness and hospitality was right on point...and that's what spreading southern culture should be about: conversation, community, and an easy sunday afternoon.