Karen SeigerJun 29, 20181 minThe 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 SeigerApr 19, 20185 minThe World’s Fare Is Coming to Queens April 28 & 29, 2018New Yorkers still speak nostalgically about the World’s Fair, which was hosted in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in 1965 and themed “Peace...
Karen SeigerDec 9, 20172 minBright New Holiday Market Downtown In The OculusThe Holiday Market At The Oculus When I first starting working at American Express across from the World Trade Center in 2000, I remember...
Karen SeigerOct 20, 20171 minFave Market Photo: Fish MugTake 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 SeigerOct 14, 20173 minWeekend Market Picks October 14 & 15, 2017: Autumn Is HereIt’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 SeigerSep 16, 20174 minThe Egg-bow at Le Coq Rico: Taste The ColorsUPDATE: 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 SeigerAug 23, 20172 minEXCLUSIVE: 2017 Vendy Awards Market Vendor NomineesThe 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 SeigerJul 22, 20173 minWeekend Market Picks July 22 & 23, 2017: Mid Summer DelightsHandmade 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 SeigerJul 15, 20173 minWeekend Market Picks July 15 & 16, 2017: Cherries & Ice CreamIt’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 SeigerMay 27, 20173 minWeekend Market Picks May 27 & 28, 2017: I Yam What I YamBehold 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 SeigerMay 5, 20171 minEssex Street Block Party Ushers In Springtime EatsNew 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 SeigerApr 21, 20173 minWeekend 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 SeigerDec 23, 20162 minEver 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 SeigerDec 2, 20163 minHoliday Market Picks December 3 & 6, 2016: EdieArt & That Water TowerEdieArt 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 SeigerNov 4, 20161 minSupport One Of The Most Talented Chefs In The CitySaeed Pourkay, Chef and Owner, A Taste of Persia (Photo courtesy of Saeed Pourkay) Ever since my first taste of Saeed Pourkay’s Persian...
Karen SeigerOct 5, 20163 minThe Big Chocolate Show: Back And Better Than EverI 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 SeigerOct 1, 20163 minWeekend Market Picks October 1 & 2, 2016: Bija Bhar Super FoodsSampling Bija Bhar’s Decadent Energy Crunch at TECHmunch Food Blogger Conference This Friday, I went to TECHmunch, the wonderful food...
Karen SeigerSep 18, 20163 minAnd 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 SeigerSep 15, 20162 minStreet Food Showdown: Over 25 Street Vendors to Compete at 12th Annual Vendy AwardsVendy Awards © Clay Williams / http://claywilliamsphoto.com OK, people. Are you ready to eat some street food? I am so excited about this...
Karen SeigerSep 10, 20164 minWeekend Market Picks September 10 & 11, 2016: Linda Cromer Watercolors & More Art in the VDon’t miss the gorgeous watercolors by Artist Linda Cromer at the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit September 11 is always a tough...