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The Bronx Night Market Opens On Saturday!
I’ve been waiting to see the Bronx begin hosting markets and highlighting their local artisans, food makers, vintage collectors and more....
Karen Seiger
Jun 29, 20181 min read
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The World’s Fare Is Coming to Queens April 28 & 29, 2018
New Yorkers still speak nostalgically about the World’s Fair, which was hosted in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in 1965 and themed “Peace...
Karen Seiger
Apr 19, 20185 min read
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Bright New Holiday Market Downtown In The Oculus
The Holiday Market At The Oculus When I first starting working at American Express across from the World Trade Center in 2000, I remember...
Karen Seiger
Dec 9, 20172 min read
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Fave Market Photo: Fish Mug
Take Me Homeware Fish Mug Every morning I have to make the most important decision of my day: which adorable cup do I use for my tea...
Karen Seiger
Oct 20, 20171 min read
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Weekend Market Picks October 14 & 15, 2017: Autumn Is Here
It’s an exciting week for markets! We have fun flea markets and lots of food events: pickles, sweet treats, brunch, and a beer fest. We...
Karen Seiger
Oct 13, 20173 min read
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The Egg-bow at Le Coq Rico: Taste The Colors
UPDATE: I am thrilled to announce that Le Coq Rico NYC has now added the Egg-bow to its year-round brunch menu! So we’ll be able to enjoy...
Karen Seiger
Sep 15, 20174 min read
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EXCLUSIVE: 2017 Vendy Awards Market Vendor Nominees
The Vendy Awards is one of my favorite events of the year not only because I get to eat amazing things, but also because it’s an...
Karen Seiger
Aug 23, 20172 min read
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Weekend Market Picks July 22 & 23, 2017: Mid Summer Delights
Handmade Leather Goods by Aixa Sobin across from I ran into Aixa Sobin, the amazing leather artisan I wrote about a while back. She sells...
Karen Seiger
Jul 21, 20173 min read
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Weekend Market Picks July 15 & 16, 2017: Cherries & Ice Cream
It’s Cherry Season! Have you tried the cherries this season? They’re epic. And I have a good feeling about the peaches and tomatoes this...
Karen Seiger
Jul 14, 20173 min read
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Weekend Market Picks May 27 & 28, 2017: I Yam What I Yam
Behold the Yam Behold the sweet potato. It seems like a non-descript root, but bake it in the oven, and it magically softens and even...
Karen Seiger
May 26, 20173 min read
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Essex Street Block Party Ushers In Springtime Eats
New York, NY (May 5, 2017) – The start of spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to kick off outdoor eating season!...
Karen Seiger
May 5, 20171 min read
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Weekend Market Picks April 22 & 23, 2016: Earth Day & RAMPS!
Ramp Season 2017 Ramp Season is the best! Ramps are wild leeks. They grow naturally on our regional farms, and so our farmers get to...
Karen Seiger
Apr 21, 20173 min read
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Ever See A Penguin on the A Train?
Ned Visits New York, by Kip Cosson Kip Cosson of Kip Kids sure knows how to draw a penguin. And a mouse. And a New York City subway....
Karen Seiger
Dec 22, 20162 min read
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Holiday Market Picks December 3 & 6, 2016: EdieArt & That Water Tower
EdieArt at the Union Square Holiday Market There is so much wonderful art in the holiday markets. One of my very favorites is EdieArt at...
Karen Seiger
Dec 2, 20163 min read
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Support One Of The Most Talented Chefs In The City
Saeed Pourkay, Chef and Owner, A Taste of Persia (Photo courtesy of Saeed Pourkay) Ever since my first taste of Saeed Pourkay’s Persian...
Karen Seiger
Nov 4, 20161 min read
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The Big Chocolate Show: Back And Better Than Ever
I am thrilled to share this press release about the brand new Big Chocolate Show taking place this weekend! I had been thinking that it...
Karen Seiger
Oct 5, 20163 min read
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Weekend Market Picks October 1 & 2, 2016: Bija Bhar Super Foods
Sampling Bija Bhar’s Decadent Energy Crunch at TECHmunch Food Blogger Conference This Friday, I went to TECHmunch, the wonderful food...
Karen Seiger
Sep 30, 20163 min read
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And The Winners Of The 2016 Vendy Awards Are…
Making Monks Meats Vegan Sliders at the 2016 Vendy Awards New York, NY – The results are in, and NYC has crowned 2016’s Top Street...
Karen Seiger
Sep 18, 20163 min read
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Street Food Showdown: Over 25 Street Vendors to Compete at 12th Annual Vendy Awards
Vendy Awards © Clay Williams / http://claywilliamsphoto.com OK, people. Are you ready to eat some street food? I am so excited about this...
Karen Seiger
Sep 15, 20162 min read
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Weekend Market Picks September 10 & 11, 2016: Linda Cromer Watercolors & More Art in the V
Don’t miss the gorgeous watercolors by Artist Linda Cromer at the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit September 11 is always a tough...
Karen Seiger
Sep 9, 20164 min read
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