Williamsburg Smorgasburg: East River State Park

Imagine over 100 food vendors in one place: grilling, frying, smoking, freezing, wrapping... the world is your oyster.

As a matter of fact, oysters are an option there, too! I should note, it is EXTREMELY crowded, understandably so. Tents as far as the eye can see.

Smorgasburg is like a foodie's dream. All of those cult-following edible creations over the years - like nori wraps, ramen burgers, raindrop cakes, etc. - can be found in one massive place... and it's on the water!

My favorite thing to eat there (preferably in mass quantities, the sauce is majorly addicting) are the summer rolls from Lonestar Empire.

As a vegetarian, I like to get their tofu and mushroom option, however, my boyfriend raves about their slow-roasted brisket. The veggies are crisp and refreshing, the sauce is sweet and salty, and the mushroom and tofu add some great body to the easy finger food.

And how amazing is that view? You can see the Empire State building in the distance, and if you could see to the left (beyond the edge of the picture) you would see One World Trade Center.

After a walk down by the water, and a few savory snacks, the dessert options are limitless. I already mentioned the raindrop cakes, but there are all kinds of craft ice creams and baked goods available.

If you're anything like me, you might be pretty full by the time you get to "dessert"... but don't you worry, I have a solution to that problem!

People's pops. Let me tell you, if I could purchase boxes of these from the grocery store to keep around for all the days of the week, I would.

People's pops makes shave ices right before your eyes as well.

What makes them particularly special, though? I mean, you can get a popsicle anywhere... but can you get a raspberry basil popsicle anywhere? Probably not. How about melon mojito, rhubarb tarragon, ginger pear riesling, peach jasmine...

Ok. Now I really want popsicles. 

If you're ever staying in the city, I don't think that it's possible for me to emphasize how strongly I recommend visiting Smorgasburg. As a matter of fact, it's probably the best place you could possibly eat on a visit in the city, since you get to try so many from the list of the-best-of, all in one stop.

Happy eating!