I always say that New York is the city to have amazing gastronomic experiences. In addition to the huge variety of restaurants with cuisines from around the world, there are also the food halls. These food halls are quite popular here, and the advantage is that they bring together vendors in variety and quantity, providing a complete experience since it is possible to try everything at the same place! The Dekalb Market, in Brooklyn, is one of those Food Halls – it was recently opened and we were there a few days ago to check it out!
Dekalb Market brings together 40 vendors, who reflect the neighborhood’s cultural and ethnic diversity, further enhancing the region’s reputation for bringing together innovative cuisines and experience. With sweet and savory options, the place may be your choice for lunch, dinner or snack. Among the options, there are arepas, burgers, pizzas, tacos, barbecue, sushi, seafood, paella, and even vegan option! For those who want something sweet, there are churros, ice cream, crepes, and cakes. Besides, there is also a coffee place and brewery. One of the highlights of Dekalb Market is the presence of Kat’s Deli – which has the city’s most famous pastrami sandwich. Another highlight is the Home Frite, which serves craft fries – it’s one of the most famous vendors in Smorgasburg, with huge queues! You can also buy meats, fish, cheeses and fresh bread. You can click here and check the vendor’s list.
Whenever I and Thiago visit places like this, we try a little of each vendor. This time, our choices were: BunSmith – serving buns, Jianbing Company – serving street food from Shanghai – and Dulcinea, which serves churros! We got two buns at Bun Smith (chicken and pork, $ 5 each) and they were very delicious. Then we tried the Jiambing, which is a kind of crepe/burrito ($ 12) that takes a lot of green seasoning and protein of your choice (we choose meat). The size is generous and is shared into two pieces. Finally, our dessert: three medium churros ($ 7) stuffed with Nutella, dulce de leche and peanut butter. It had been a long time since I tasted churros so, but so delicious!
Dekalb Market atmosphere is very informal and modern: there are some counters for you to eat standing up and also tables for those who want to sit on. But everything works the same way: you place your order, wait and take it. It is open from Sunday to Wendesday, from 11am – 9pm, and from Thursday to Saturday, from 11am – 10pm.
Dekalb Market is located at City Point, a shopping mall. The rooms have not all been rented yet, so the place should get more options in the future. However, it already has fantastic places like a very large Target, a two-floor Century 21 (super quiet, organized and not crowded), a Flying Tiger – a decor shop I’ve written about – and a Trader Joe’s, my favorite supermarket here in New York, with wonderful products and prices. This area of Brooklyn where the City Point is located is super modern and accessible by subway!
Also, Dekalb Market is close to Fulton Street, a great Brooklyn shopping street, featuring Nordstrom Rack, Gap Factory, Banana Republic Factory and Macy’s store!
Address: 445 Albee Square W (subway lines: 2, 3, B, Q e R).
Laura Peruchi is a Brazilian blogger, author, and entrepreneur. She has lived in Manhattan with her husband since 2014. Since then, she has shared on her blog varied content about the Big Apple. From travel tips, including unusual things to do, shopping tips, etiquette, restaurants, and a lot more, her blog has become a reference in Portuguese (also available in English) for anyone planning a trip to New York City.
