Brooklyn Flea

As is customary on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, I was thinking about what was going to fill the belly when I saw two words I didn't understand together: Goober and Pea. I thought this nice chick could help me out. Meet Adriana.

Where ya from, Adriana?

I'm originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, but I've been living in Greenpoint for 6-1/2 years.

What do you do?

I'm an interior designer.

Have you been to the Flea before?

No.

No?! I would think as an interior designer that this would be your thing!

I know, I know. I went to Pratt so I really should be going to the Fort Greene one.

Mmm hmm.

So, have you heard of Goober Peas before?

Yeah! I'm from Tennessee! But I wasn't expecting to see them here. So, it was a nice surprise.

People might not know that a Goober Pea is a boiled peanut and think it's something weird or gross. What is the weirdest or grossest thing you ever ate?

Um, I guess a whole prawn. It's not that terrible, but with the head and everything? Yeah, gross.

And what is your favorite food?

Pasta.

Pasta? I thought you were going to say some awesome BBQ or something.

Being a good southern girl of course I love southern food, but pasta is amazing and there is so much good pasta in New York.

Good point. Guess we need a pasta vendor.

There ya have it, the culinary surprises of a southern transplant. Thanks Adriana!