All Things Queens- The Bruce Springsteen Of Queens: Boss Farmers
There’s diamonds in the sidewalks, there’s gutters lined in song
Dear I hear that beer flows through the faucets all night long
There’s treasure for the taking, for any hard working man
Who will make his home in the American land
From the amazing story of the American Immigrant, American Land …
This week, The Boss comes at you with the best farmer’s market on this side of the Mississippi.
Whether you’re looking for fresh, organic produce, the best grass-fed beef in town or even live seafood (yeah, I said it, LIVE CRAB!), come to the corner of Skillman Avenue and 43rd Street, where goodwill oozes through the streets like butter (and I know how you like your butter . . . oozing through the streets!)
Here in the heart of Sunnyside, Queens is a celebration of great grub, wonderful people, and you might even here someone singing a little Springsteen to himself. (I know I do.)
In the park nearby, you’ll see grown-ups playing soccer and handball, kids laughing on the playground. The only thing that could be more American is if they sold small beef sculptures of The Boss playing a harmonica on the 4th of July. (I’ve got a little time, so I’ll see what I can do.)
Sunnyside Greenmarket
Skillman Avenue / 43rd Street
Saturdays 8 PM – 3 PM
April 5 to December 20
And now for my new feature, Springsteen of the Week !
Every week, I will pick one special citizen of this little planet we like to call Earth who has been especially Boss-like, to be our Springsteen of the Week. If you have someone you’d like to nominate (even yourself), please feel free to tell me about it at nat...@neighborbee.com.
According to AM NY last week, a British pensioner (like Social Security over in the Motherland), was reprimanded by local officials for repeatedly playing “Born in the U.S.A.” at high volumes in the wee hours.
John Norman, a 61-year-old badass, is currently “grounded” by British authorities from playing loud music for three weeks. This after more than 100 neighbor complaints. Now that’s intensity, dedication, and the American Way.
John Norman, congratulations! You are the Bruce Springsteen of England.
Let’s all bow our heads for a moment.
I was born in the U.S.A.! (Or at least I wish I was.)
Tags:bruce springsteen, nyc greenmarket, sunnyside greenmarket
31. May 2008 at 9:58 am :
Those Brits should be more relaxed these days.