Porchetta Stall at Smorgasburg (photo by erin & camera)

Looking for something foodie to do in the city? The explosion of food truck fairs, outdoor markets with booze and artisans hocking everything from fresh sodas to fried anchovies is everything a foodie could wish for. Some of these markets also sell antiques and other items where you can spend the entire day shopping & eating. The trend seem far from waning with a few of these opening for the first time this summer season! Next step would be for someone to find an open space in Bergen County and get some of these vendors on the other side of the river. Check the websites for days and times!

Brooklyn Flea
Fort Greene: 176 Lafayette Avenue (between Clermont and Vanderbilt Avenue); Saturdays
Williamsburg: East River Waterfront (between North 6 + 7 Street); Sundays
Founded in April 2008, Brooklyn Flea has grown into one of New York City’s top attractions, operating flea markets every weekend of the year that feature hundreds of top vendors of antique and repurposed furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as a tightly curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by local artisans and designers, plus delicious fresh food.
http://www.brooklynflea.com

Dekalb Market
138 Willoughby Street (@Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY; Daily
Is housed in a collection of salvaged shipping containers, that bring together Brooklyn’s creative entrepreneurs in a community setting that include an incubator farm, events and performance venue, and a collection of eateries and work-sell spaces.
http://dekalbmarket.com

Hester Street Fair
Corner of Hester Street and Essex Street, New York, NY; Saturdays
Hester Street Fair, located in a beautiful park setting, was once home to New York City’s largest and oldest pushcart markets. Our mission is to sell quality goods and food, but to also create a space that reflects the dynamic energy of the Lower East Side.
http://www.hesterstreetfair.com

Hester Nights
Eventi Plaza, 851 6th Avenue, New York, NY; Thursdays
A weekly Thursday night market – the only night market in Manhattan in a beautiful public outdoor courtyard with budding food entrepreneurs hosted by NY’s biggest influencers and tastemakers. 
http://www.hesterstreetfair.com

Long Island City Food Truck Lot
43-29 Crescent Street, Long Island City, Queens, NY; Fridays
The Long Island City Food Truck Lot is located at 43-29 Crescent Street inLong Island City. Rockrose development Corporation generously donated the lot so that NYC’s Premier Food Trucks would have a home in Queens.
http://www.facebook.com/LICfoodtruckLOT

New Amsterdam Market
South Street (between Beekman Street and Peck Slip), New York, NY; Sundays
New Amsterdam Market will incubate a new and growing economic sector: small businesses such as butchers, grocers, mongers, and other vendors who source, produce, distribute, and sell foods made with regional ingredients as well as carefully selected imports.
http://newamsterdammarket.com

Smorgasburg
East River Waterfront (between North 6 + 7 Street), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Saturdays
Smorgasburg brings together food entrepreneurs and established purveyors from New York City and across the region selling both packaged and prepared foods, fresh produce, and other food-related stands (kitchen utensils, housewares, etc.), for a total of approximately 100 vendors. The market is open rain or shine.
http://www.brooklynflea.com/smorgasburg