Red Hook’s IKEA held a midsummer celebration on June 23. It’s a Swedish tradition that brings family and friends together. In Red Hook, the celebration included a buffet with a special menu for the evening, as well as live music. IKEA is also celebrating its 15th year in Red Hook this June.
One woman at the celebration said “I love the salmon and of course, the meatballs are great, especially with jam. The veggie ones are my go-to. The cinnamon buns are also really good.”
I ended up getting the classic Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and peas. Everything was excellent, and the meatballs and jam were a really good combination.
The woman also said, “I moved to New York about a year ago and it was always a dream of mine to move here. I love the hustle and bustle of it but I always love that Red Hook has a bit of a small-town feel to it and everyone has been really welcoming. I’m enjoying my time here in Red Hook and my time here at IKEA too.”
