It Sucks Redux?

Riding around Sunday I found myself passing by the Brooklyn Flea and decided to give it a second look. As some of you may remember, my first impression was pretty bad, but with no hangover to slow me down and only low expectations I found the second visit a lot more enjoyable. The selection of vendors and food merchants seemed more interesting; plenty of reasonably priced clothing and art, and tempting food from Blue Marble ice cream and vendors from the Red Hook Ball Fields. Just as important as the seemingly improved merchandise mix, the energy and vibe felt better. The mix of people seemed less contrived, more representative of the neighborhood, new and old, than when I first went. Overall it was a nice experience, a pleasant way to spend time on a nice Sunday afternoon. It would certainly be a great way to work up an appetite before hitting the Fort Greene restaurant scene.