What's New? (Flea)
September 29, 2011 | Filed In: Blog, What's New?
The Flea has never had the honor of touting a duck fat cookie, but there is a first time for everything. This weekend welcomes a slew of new folks, from experienced antique dealers to a brand-new design company.
Saturday, Oct. 1 (Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene):
Fats and Flour - These are very simple cookies…made with rendered animal fats. Here's the rather radical menu: shortbread made with lard; ginger snaps made with bacon grease; oatmeal cookies made with duck fat; Chinese five spice cookies made with lard; and double chocolate and smoked sea salt made with butter. They'll also be serving up a little savory treat of baguette with pork and duck confit, along with salted caramel iced coffee.
Little Fury - Little Fury is a small design studio in NYC that in 2011 launched Start Here Mart, a collection of functional, pretty things (like the Beech alarm clock, above) made by independent designers and craftsmen. Five percent of all proceeds are donated to Healing Haiti and Opportunity International.
Touch of Grey - Look for nautical lighting, repurposed items, miscellaneous antiques and other funky stuff from a longtime antique pro who will be at the market both days, in Fort Greene and Williamsburg.
Sunday, Oct. 2 (Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg):
All Star Posters - These old-school sellers are offering vintage and rare movie posters, World's Fair items (1939/1964), photographs, maps, art work, NYC/Brooklyn items and license plates, as well as a huge collection of sports merchandise.
Empire Delicious - Empire Delicious started as a decorating blog in 2007 and recently launched a website and line of accessories for decorating and entertaining. The Empire Delicious line includes cocktail party kits, coasters and cocktail napkins; ribbon boxes filled with letterpress gift tags and ribbons; throw pillows; limited edition prints; bar and tableware; and stationery both custom and pre-made.
The Quality Mending Co. - A smart collection of vintage menswear and accessories, along with some lighting and small furniture.
