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Weekend Market Picks June 20 & 21, 2015: It’s All About the Mermaids
It has been an all-mermaid week of writing for me in honor of the 33rd Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade! I’m a huge fan, and I...
Karen Seiger
Jun 19, 20153 min read
This Weekend: The Seed Experience Plant Based Food & Lifestyle Festival!
DISCOUNT TICKET OFFER FOR MoNY READERS: Enjoy 30% off one or two day tickets (regularly $30 and $50) with the code proseed35! The...
Karen Seiger
Jun 18, 20153 min read
Eats At The Beach: Coney Smorgasburg
Enjoy a beer and the screams of riders on the new Thunderbolt Roller Coaster Home Frite: Serving up Fries with Mayo – my favorite! This...
Karen Seiger
Jun 15, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks June 13 & 14, 2015: It’s Strawberry Season
Sweet, Juicy Strawberries It’s Strawberry Season! Last year, I waited too long to pick up my supply and almost missed the entire season....
Karen Seiger
Jun 12, 20152 min read
Buon Pane Focaccia: A Fantastic Lunch Option in Union Square
Goat Cheese & Tomato Focaccia from Buon Pane in the Greenmarket It’s not easy to find a mouthwatering, fresh lunch option in New York...
Karen Seiger
Jun 12, 20151 min read
Vendors Get Ready for Chelsea Farmers Market Opening Day
One of my favorite markets opens this weekend – the Down to Earth Farmers Market in Chelsea! When it opened last year, it was immediately...
Karen Seiger
Jun 5, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks – June 6 & 7, 2015: MTerranean And The Craftstravaganza
Wonderfully tasty hummus drizzled with olive oil from MTerranean Food trends come and go, but the Mediterranean diet that has been around...
Karen Seiger
Jun 5, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks, May 30 & 31, 2015: Asparagus Extravaganza
I prepared my last batch of ramp butter, lamenting the short short season, but then I felt better immediately when I saw these gorgeous...
Karen Seiger
May 29, 20153 min read
Opening Day of One World Observatory
Looking uptown from One World Observatory Today is Opening Day at One World Observatory atop the new World Trade Center Tower One! As a...
Karen Seiger
May 29, 20152 min read
Book Review: Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People
“Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People,” by Matt Diffee OK, this is not really a book review. It’s more of a way to entice you to...
Karen Seiger
May 27, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 23 & 24, 2015: Six Season Openings and Peony Season
Peonies from Dutchnill Garden in the Greenmarkets I try not to play favorites, except for peonies. They are my very favorite flower. I...
Karen Seiger
May 22, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 16 & 17, 2015: Bleecker Street Artisan & Flea Market
Sheila Strong, Bakelite Expert and Founder of the Bleecker Street Artisan & Flea Market If you’ve ever stopped to shop at the Bleecker...
Karen Seiger
May 15, 20154 min read
Conrad New York Hotel Launches Tasty Collaboration With The Bruffin
Bruffin Benedict for Brunch at the Conrad New York Hotel (Photo by Kayla Baken) By now, you probably know about my deep love for The...
Karen Seiger
May 13, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 9 & 10, 2015: All The Queens Beers At The LIC Flea
The LIC Flea is home to one of the best hang-out spots in the city. In addition to hosting brilliant food vendors, craft artisans and...
Karen Seiger
May 8, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 2 & 3, 2015: Shop For Your Mom
Mad. Sq. Eats is Open for May This is the weekend to shop for Mother’s Day Gifts! There are some wonderful artisan and crafts markets...
Karen Seiger
May 1, 20153 min read
Guest Market & Blogger: The Neighborgoods Market in Cape Town South Africa
I am thrilled to welcome back Guest Blogger Joey Cameron, US Managing Director of Ukuva iAfrica USA. He was home in Cape Town, South...
Karen Seiger
Apr 29, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 25 & 26, 2015: Rocket Salad
Rocket / Roquette / Arugula from Northshire Farm As much as I love root vegetables, I am looking forward to all the new and delicious...
Karen Seiger
Apr 24, 20152 min read
Guest Blogger Scott Kerns Visits The Big Cheesy
Many thanks and welcome to Guest Blogger Scott Kerns! Check out is beautifully written blog, A Forest of Trees. This story is...
Karen Seiger
Apr 19, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 17 & 18, 2015!
The LIC Flea is Open for the Season By now, most of the markets are open again for the 2015 season after a bit of winter hibernation! The...
Karen Seiger
Apr 17, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 11 & 12, 2015: A Wealth of Spring Markets
Illiustration of The High Line by Nadia Ackerman, Natchie Art Artist and Musician Nadia Ackerman of Natchie Art has captured the feeling...
Karen Seiger
Apr 10, 20155 min read
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