Jul 19 2008
Red Hook Ballfields: Open for Business
There will be naysayers–there was one in my head, actually–who will say that the Red Hook Ballfields vendors aren’t the same since the Health Department stuck its nose in their business. And those naysayers would be right.
The switch from tables and open grills to trucks has resulted in fewer vendors with less grill and prep space. This means the normally long lines are even longer, and this on Saturday when there was only one soccer game in sight. I will add that the ratio of whities to non-whities was about 3 to 1.
The impromptu nature has been replaced by a much more settled feeling. However, I give it up to the vendors who were there in great spirits and delivering the top-notch huaraches and tamarind drinks that I love so much. Also in the house–papusas, mayo-smothered corn and ceviche.
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