Food at the Flea

This past Sunday I went to the Brooklyn Flea at the Williamsburg Savings Bank - that huge clock tower you've probably seen from any distance. I've been to the one outside on Saturdays in the school parking lot but I had heard that the food area on Sundays is in the bank's vault. In my mind I was thinking that the vault would be really cool with old safety deposit boxes and bars, but the only cool thing was the big vault door. The rest just looked like an unfinished basement with Sheetrock and really dim lighting. I ended up getting a very yummy grilled cheese sandwich from the Milk Truck that was called the "Classic with a Twist." It was Gruyere on rye with whole grain mustard and pickled onions. Yum! While I was waiting for it, I spotted Jesse Eisenberg (actor known for Squid and the Whale, Zombieland, Roger Dodger) holding hands with a girl. Love the celebrity spottings!

After, I made my way upstairs to where all the stores displayed their goods. The atmosphere upstairs was so much nicer. The building looked like an old cathedral with beautiful, painted dome ceilings and all the old details I was hoping to see. The vendors are very diverse from old and new jewelry to vintage furnishings to collectible items. I didn't end up buying anything but it was worth the visit. I recommend stopping in since it is free, but check out the Flea on Saturdays for a nicer outdoor shopping experience.