Artisans

Flatbush: Brooklyn’s Crown Jewel

Flatbush: Brooklyn’s Crown Jewel

In terms of per block ratio, the neighborhood of Flatbush, located just south of Prospect Park, offers a great bang for the buck. From...

Artisan:Brooklyn Slate

Brooklyn Slate Company has a way of making any cheese look like it came from an upscale French Formagerie— even that processed grocery store block you bought in a moment of desperation.

Artisan: Fatty Sundays & Co.

The humble chocolate-covered pretzel takes a gourmet twist thanks to the sister duo behind DUMBO-based Fatty Sundays & Co.  You may recognize their distinctive pretzels already. Co-founders Ali and Lauren held a pop-up shop at the Union Square Holiday Market last year after raising $10,000 on Kickstarter.

Artisan: Brooklyn Brine

Shamus Jones, or the “Executive Briner” at Brooklyn Brine pickles credits the success of his Brooklyn-based business to their creativity. They’ve dreamed up flavors that go beyond your basic dill—like the Whiskey Sour Pickle (made with McKenzie Rye Whiskey) and Curried Squash. Shamus is dedicated using the freshest ingredients, pickling produce delivered same-day.

Artisan: Jojo's Sriracha

To put it mildly, Brooklynite Jolene Collins has a red-hot passion for Sriracha. It started at age 15 when the then-teen smeared the hot sauce all over her tuna sandwich and potato chips.

Artisan: Empire Mayonnaise

A shop dedicated to mayonnaise? Yep, it’s a real place. Thanks to Empire Mayonnaise, an artisanal mayo shop in Prospect Heights, the formerly mass-produced

Artisan: Claudia Pearson

Whether it’s farmers market produce, the French bulldog down the block, or a Brooklyn brownstone, Claudia Pearson has captured its essence with her pen. A London-native, Claudia moved to New York to pursue her career after graduating from school, and started illustrating in the fashion industry. After years of sketching stylish ensembles, she found her passion in other areas—food and place.