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When in doubt, a new set of dishes can really turn things around. Okay, sure, this is likely not as widely recommended as therapy or touching grass, but it's nevertheless true. And for those who find peace and mental clarity in the aisles of quirky dishware icon Fishs Eddy in Union Square, things are about to get twice as good when the cult-favorite home goods haven opens a Brooklyn outpost this fall in Dumbo.
Don't expect this to be a tiny satellite bordering on a pop-up situation. The new 3,800-square-foot store at 81 Front Street is about the size of the Broadway flagship. That means ample space for all the signature Fishs Eddy pieces, the mugs with attitude, plates that double as conversation starters (or, better, bowls), butter dishes shaped like landmarks, enamelware that looks like it jumped out of a retro diner and more of those perfectly imperfect vintage finds.
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Established in 1986 and weathering recessions, 9/11, COVID closures and more, Fishs Eddy has served more than 1.2 million customers and sold more than 1.3 million of its beloved "212 Skyline" dishes since then, according to the company.
“Brooklyn’s been in our DNA forever. Some of our most iconic patterns have Brooklyn brownstones and the bridge," Fishs Eddy founder Julie Gaines said in a statement. “So moving to Brooklyn was just a matter of time. Of course, we’re fashionably late, but that’s how New Yorkers roll!”
Once a gritty industrial hub, Dumbo has evolved into a design destination, boasting numerous studios, showrooms and a vibrant creative energy (not to mention the Time Out Market). Fishs Eddy joining the mix feels like the right move at exactly the right time.
Set to launch sometime this fall, the store will be open daily from 10am to 8pm, giving early birds and dinner-party planners plenty of time to browse. Also, the retail lease is for 10 years, so this isn't a test run. Fishs Eddy is staking a serious claim in Brooklyn.
If you’re a Fishs Eddy fan, Dumbo is about to become your new favorite neighborhood errand. And if you’re visiting or local and love design, wit and things that make your kitchen feel like art, mark your calendar. After all, everyday items can still surprise and delight us. And maybe even cheer us up when we need it.