Artisan
Don’t Throw Away That Subway Card!
June 14, 2013Recognize this face? That’s an easy question. But what I love about this particular vision of Martin Scorsese is the fact that every detail is made from bits of upcycled subway cards. Even his famous black pepper eyebrows. My eyes met these eyes as I strolled through the BBC Village
Farmers
Weekend Market Picks June 15 & 16, 2013: Summer Strawberries
June 15, 2013I was recently chastised, and deservedly so, by my favorite Greenmarket manager, who shall go unnamed, for not having tried seasonal strawberries yet. “They’ve been out for three weeks – you should know that!” Right she was. And here they are. Sweet, delicious and juicy. Rhubarb is out now too.
Food
Fred Will Lick Your Marshmallows
June 17, 2013Fred will definitely lick your marshmallows, if only you will let him. Because he’s a Pug. And he is the inspiration behind Fred’s Marshmallows, to be found most weekends at the Fulton Stall Market. I have not met Fred in person, but I have tried his marshmallows. I have to
Flea
You Ain’t Nothin’ But A….
June 5, 2013The Hell’s Kitchen Flea may be the earliest market to open in the city, along with its sister markets, the Antiques Garage and the West 25th Street Flea Market. I was there before 8AM last Saturday, and even though I am a night owl 100%, I have to admit that



