Smorgasburg facts for kids
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Smorgasburg is a popular outdoor food market. It started in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, right by the East River. This market is held every Saturday in an open space. The name "Smorgasburg" is a mix of two words: "Smörgåsbord" (a type of buffet meal) and "Williamsburg." Many different food sellers, called vendors, come here to sell their tasty foods and other items.
Smorgasburg began in 2011. It was created by Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby. They also started another market called Brooklyn Flea. Some businesses could not join Brooklyn Flea because there was not enough room. So, the founders decided to make a new market just for food. They chose Brooklyn because it was a good location and space was affordable. The food sold at Smorgasburg is often made in small amounts and is very creative. Smorgasburg quickly became very popular. Some vendors who started there were even able to open their own permanent stores.
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What Can You Find at Smorgasburg?
You can find a huge variety of food at Smorgasburg. There are more than 100 different food vendors. This means you can try many kinds of dishes from all over the world.
Where is Smorgasburg Located?
Smorgasburg has grown and now has several locations. These locations can sometimes change.
Smorgasburg in New York
In New York City, Smorgasburg is open from April through October.
- On Saturdays, you can find it in Williamsburg.
- On Sundays, it is held in Prospect Park.
Smorgasburg in Los Angeles
Smorgasburg also expanded to Los Angeles in 2016. In Los Angeles, it takes place every Sunday. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alameda Produce Market. This market helped bring new life to an area of Los Angeles that was quiet for many years. This area is now known as The Row. The Los Angeles location features over forty vendors. About 8,000 people visit this market every Sunday.
