Brooklyn loves the craft

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/25/dining/25brooklyn.html

This is a nice article sent to me by my roommate. It talks a lot about how brooklyn supports local high quality>

Rick Mast, 32, said he and his brother were initially attracted to the borough because it was cheaper than Manhattan. "But now I think the real draw is the creativity," he said. "In Brooklyn, to be into food is do it yourself, to get your hands dirty, to roll up your sleeves. You want to peek in the kitchen in the back, as opposed to being served in the front."

"There's an appreciation here for craftsmanship and people who work with their hands," Mr. Bukiewicz said. "I had no idea there was going to be this convergence of artists, artisans and food culture in Brooklyn."

"I love being a part of this community," said Mr. Sklaar, 28, noting that Fine & Raw's packaging was created by a lingerie designer paid with chocolate. "Brooklyn is always in beta testing."