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Shop The Archway In DUMBO On Saturday!

This weekend, a group of wonderful, whimsical, and witty artisans and food vendors will gather in the archway beneath the Manhattan Bridge for Shop The Archway, a Spring Market from Brooklyn Craft Central. So no matter what’s going on with the weather, we’ll be shopping, socializing, eating, and winning fantastic raffle prizes!

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Markets Picks This Weekend – May 21-22: So Many Markets, So Little Time!

WOW! This Saturday is chock full of market openings and events! I’m posting the Market Picks mid-week so you can prepare and plan your busy, hungry weekend. We’re hoping it turns out sunny and apocalypse-free.

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Pop Chart Lab: Bringing Order to Our Cultural Chaos

I first heard about Pop Chart Lab in December at the BK Craft Central Holiday Market. Literally. People in the crowd were talking about an awesome vendor selling clever, funny and incredibly detailed posters. So I went to look for myself and became an instant fan. I also made a mental note to buy their beer tee for my nephew’s birthday.

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The Chocolate Swirl Melts In Your Mouth

I was gabbing away at the Spring Lyceum Market last Sunday when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to say, “Wha..?” Before I could finish the “t”, my husband popped a sweet, moist and lightly crunchy caramel toffee mini cupcake into my cakehole. Now that’s what I call love.

Lisa Bracigliano is the pastry chef and owner of The Chocolate Swirl. She is a graduate of the Institute for Culinary Education’s Pastry and Baking Program, with a previous background as a theatrical stage manager.

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Forget Bling – It’s All About The Schmutz!

I ♥ Schmutzerland. Not the mountainous, politically neutral European country with fabulous chocolate instead of armed forces. But Schmutzerland, the family-owned jewelry design business that creates colorful, imaginative earrings, necklaces, cocktail rings, brooches, cufflinks and more.

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