Smorgasburg

Smorgasburg is what happens when a city that takes eating seriously sets up an open-air weekend market: dozens of food vendors in rows, many of them trying out the dish that will open their first restaurant. The Saturday flagship on the Williamsburg waterfront adds a skyline backdrop; sister markets run on other days at other sites around the city.

Come hungry and come early — the famous stalls draw lines by noon. The strategy that works: split everything, share with whoever you came with, and keep moving down the rows. The market is seasonal and locations occasionally shift, so check the official site for the current days, sites, and vendor lists.