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Press Release: The Renegade Craft Fair Returns to Brooklyn

Karen Seiger

Sep 8, 2014
2 min

Press Release: The Renegade Craft Fair Returns to Brooklyn

Renegade has been putting on amazing craft shows across the country for years now. The Brooklyn show is always a mix of local artisans and makers from across the country. I’m happy to post their full, informative press release about their September 13 & 14 event! ~ Karen Seiger, Markets of New York City We are pleased to announce that Renegade Craft Fair’s Brooklyn Summer Market will take place at 50 Kent on Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, September 14, 2014. The free event

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The Broadway French Market Opens For The Season

Karen Seiger

May 7, 2014
2 min

The Broadway French Market Opens For The Season

My friends at the Bensidoun Group opened their lovely French Market on Broadway this week. The Bensidoun family runs the gorgeous farmers markets throughout Paris, as well as the Chicago French Market and several farmers markets around Chicago and New York. Here is the full press release about this farmer, food and artisan market located just north of Macy’s and Herald Square. The Broadway French Market, one of New York City’s newest, French-style, open-air markets opened on

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Meet The Stellar Person Behind the Food. Curated Stories: Liza De Guia

Karen Seiger

Apr 10, 2014
4 min

Meet The Stellar Person Behind the Food. Curated Stories: Liza De Guia

Meet Liza de Guia, the amazing person behind the camera at Food. Curated (photo from FoodCurated.com) Last week, at a panel at the Food Tech Conference, my colleague Ben Schmerler mentioned a wonderful food video maker. When he said her name, many faces around the table lit up, including mine. There was a general consensus that, yes, Liza de Guia of Food. Curated is an incredibly talented story teller and an inspiring member of the food community. As it happens, I had the gre

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PRESS RELEASE: LIC Flea & Food Kicks Of This Weekend

Karen Seiger

Apr 2, 2014
3 min

PRESS RELEASE: LIC Flea & Food Kicks Of This Weekend

LIC Flea & Food opens this weekend for their second season. Here’s their full Press Release. ~Karen Seiger, Markets of New York City Photo by LIC Flea & Food LIC Flea & Food Market to operate outdoors every Saturday and Sunday starting April 5 & 6, featuring over 85 vendors, including the best in food, jewelry, fashion, furniture, arts and crafts, antiques, collectibles and much more Long Island City, Queens – LIC FLEA & FOOD, one of the biggest and well-known markets in New

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Mini Bundt Cakes? Yes, Please. And Don’t Ask Me To Share

Karen Seiger

Jul 17, 2013
2 min

Mini Bundt Cakes? Yes, Please. And Don’t Ask Me To Share

The selection of locally made savory, sweet and icy foods at the LIC Flea and Food Market in Long Island City, Queens is quite impressive. During my first visit to this market a couple of weeks ago, the New Amsterdam Baking Company drew me in with its pristine, moist-looking mini-bundt cakes and lovely display. Owner and baker Christina Burns and her husband launched their bakery just a few months ago. They still have their day jobs, as do many of the passionate entrepreneurs

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West 42nd Street Greenmarket Opens Today

Karen Seiger

Jul 10, 2013
2 min

West 42nd Street Greenmarket Opens Today

It is high season in the farmers markets, and GrowNYC is opening up new and existing seasonal markets. I am very excited about the market opening today on the West Side in a neighborhood that has been underserved for fresh farm produce. Stop by today or in the coming weeks to meet the farmers, bakers and neighbors! New York, NY—New York’s newest Greenmarket arrives July 10 in the Hudson Yards neighborhood of Midtown West. Greenmarket’s mission is to promote regional agricultu

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Weekend Market Picks July 6 & 7, 2013: NEW VIDEO with Ice Riders Shaved Ice

Karen Seiger

Jul 5, 2013
3 min

Weekend Market Picks July 6 & 7, 2013: NEW VIDEO with Ice Riders Shaved Ice

Is it hot out? I hadn’t noticed. I’ve been busy dreaming about my next shaved ice from Ice Riders. This group of transplanted Texans are bringing eco-friendly, heat-busting, cowboy-hat-wearing frozen relief all summer long at the LIC Flea & Food Market. Jet, David and Chelsea are building their icy empire around a very cool, bike-powered shaved ice machine. Plus everything that isn’t edible is recyclable – cups, spoons and napkins. AND their flavors are certified kosher. As i

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Weekend Market Picks June 29 & 30, 2013: Jenowade’s Messages of Hope and Sexy Fun

Karen Seiger

Jun 28, 2013
4 min

Weekend Market Picks June 29 & 30, 2013: Jenowade’s Messages of Hope and Sexy Fun

It has been a big week for marriage equality and civil rights in our country. I am thrilled with the ongoing progress we are making as a civil society, and I am almost smug about my timing, having scheduled to feature this particular designer for this Weekend’s Market Picks! Jenowade drew me to his table at the Pompeii Artisan and Flea Market recently with his striking brass jewelry designs for men and women, the compelling messages stamped on each piece and his fantastic hai

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Weekend Market Picks June 22 & 23, 2013 + Le Primitive on Bleecker

Karen Seiger

Jun 21, 2013
3 min

Weekend Market Picks June 22 & 23, 2013 + Le Primitive on Bleecker

Roberta from Le Primitive, was in her usual spot, but she had some brand new designs at the Bleecker Street Market alongside Our Lady of Pompeii. I’ve loved her work with vivid glass jewelry, and now she and her sister have branched into silver and minerals. These pieces are all handmade and hand hammered into flowing statement pieces. Each one comes with soft, adjustable suede ribbon so that you can wear it at any length you choose. Roberta and Simonetta, originally from Rom

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This Is What Happens To Things I Buy In Markets

Karen Seiger

May 29, 2013
1 min

This Is What Happens To Things I Buy In Markets

I’ve heard a lot of artisan market sellers say that they wish they could see where the things they make end up after they are purchased in a market. Not so much with the food market vendors though – they already know where their things end up. (I totally went there!) This weekend, my Tiny Niece Maddie, who was also my poster girl for the holiday markets this past year, had a birthday party. She’s 9 now, and I can’t even stand it. I am, however, very proud to say that she is i

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Weekend Market Picks May 18 & 19, 2013: Eggplant Parm from Sunday Gravy

Karen Seiger

May 17, 2013
3 min

Weekend Market Picks May 18 & 19, 2013: Eggplant Parm from Sunday Gravy

I don’t care if “bikini season is right around the corner.” When there’s incredible eggplant parm involved, nothing else matters. Do you understand what I’m saying? Sunday Gravy makes slow simmered meat sauce that transports you directly back to Old Italy of 100 years ago. This pasta sauce is so rich that your stomach is begging you to stop while your mouth just can’t do that. I also love seeing the sauce simmering in their gigantic, red enamel pot at the markets. Sunday Grav

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Weekend Market Picks: My Snowy Valentine – Love in the Markets of NYC

Karen Seiger

Feb 9, 2013
2 min

Weekend Market Picks: My Snowy Valentine – Love in the Markets of NYC

The snowstorm came and went while we were snug in our wee little beds, leaving behind a blanket of frozen fluffiness. There have been too many cancellations and schedule changes to track here, so please check your favorite markets’ websites for updates. In the meantime, it’s almost Valentine’s Day! This weekend and during the week, several wonderful Valentine’s Markets are happening: Saturday, February 9, 2013 Greenpointer’s Valentine’s Market: Greenpointer’s second annual Va

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Karen Seiger

Jan 29, 2013
1 min

Video of the Day 1/29/2013: Help La Newyorkina Rebuild Her Sweet Kitchen

You know how we can’t help but adore people who do what they love? That’s Fany Gerson of La Newyorkina. Fany’s Mexican confections reflect the utter joy she takes in what she does, regardless of the long hours, hot days selling paletas (Mexican frozen pops) in the markets and on the Highline, and the everyday challenges of being an entrepreneur. She is the author of two cookbooks, one of which, My Sweet Mexico, was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2011. (Read my review.)

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Karen Seiger

Dec 10, 2012
3 min

Brooklyn Flea’s Annual “Gifted” Holiday Market at One Hanson Place

Do not miss the incredible shopping and eating at the iconic Brooklyn Flea during their seasonal “Gifted” Holiday Market! Here is their press release: [singlepic id=1585 w=320 h=240 float=center] BROOKLYN FLEA’S ANNUAL “GIFTED” HOLIDAY MARKET RETURNS TO SKYLIGHT ONE HANSON WITH 100+ VENDORS ON 3 FLOORS FOR 5 WEEKENDS ONLY Curated and cool vintage/handmade/food gift items crammed into spectacular former bank building starting Thanksgiving weekend. Hurricane Sandy fundraising f

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Karen Seiger

Oct 25, 2012
4 min

Weekend Market Picks – October 26, 27 & 28, 2012

Two weeks ago, we went to the very first Gowanus Girls Indie Design + Food Mart, and we’re going back for more this Saturday! The Gowanus Girls market features crafts, designs and food made by women. To be clear, guys are welcome to come and enjoy the market too. It takes place in the enchanting Gowanus Grove, “a little slice of paradise in the middle of industrial Brooklyn.” Sure enough, we came to the canal and saw the twinkly lights and sweet lanterns hanging from the bran

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Karen Seiger

Oct 3, 2012
4 min

Lange Eylandt Market: Sunday Food + Craft Pop-Up Out On Long Island

I am happy to post this press release about a new, wonderful venture in Jericho on Long Island, the Lange Eylandt Market. It runs 10AM – 4:30PM every Sunday through October 28 at The Village at The Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho, NY. Looks like a perfect day trip from New York City! Shine only – follow the market on Facebook for weather updates! Long Island Food + Craft Pop-Up Featuring Regional Artisans Please join us at Lange Eylandt Market – a new, outdoor, po

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Karen Seiger

Aug 17, 2012
3 min

Weekend Market Picks, August 18 + 19, 2012 + Kimberlin Brown Jewelry

The silver snail shell ring pictured caught my eye this week at the Independent Designer Pop Shop (ID Pop Shop). This round, shiny beauty is a great work of creativity and craftsmanship, as are all Kimberlin’s designs. It reminds me of summer at the beach. Come meet Kimberlin and appreciate her designs in person at the ID Pop Shop in Chelsea Market through Sunday, August 19. And here are my Weekend Market Picks! Saturday, August 18, 2012 Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: This mar

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Karen Seiger

Jul 13, 2012
3 min

Weekend Market Picks – July 14 & 15, 2012 + Les Canelés de Céline

If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m a Francophile. In fact, I had my first Aha! moment about what would become Markets of New York City the day we went to a farmers market in Paris, just blocks from the Bastille (Av. Richard Lenoir, for the curious). In truth, Bastille Day wasn’t a particularly happy day, but it was the beginning of the French Revolution which would end the monarchy. So it’s all good, although Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette did know how to throw a fabulous fea

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Karen Seiger

Jun 22, 2012
3 min

Weekend Market Picks – June 23 & 24, 2012: Happy Anniversary to Amy’s Bread!

Amy’s Bread became 20 years old this past week! It warms my heart to celebrate this major milestone, which Baker, Entrpreneur and Author Amy Scherber and her team accomplished by following their passion, working incredibly hard, and making absolutely delicious breads, pastries, baked goods and sandwiches for New Yorkers and our visitors. The number of Amy’s warm baguettes that James and I have eaten straight out of her ovens in Chelsea Market could circle the earth at least

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Karen Seiger

May 17, 2012
3 min

Weekend Market Picks, May 19 & 20, 2012: A Whole Lotta Markets Going On

This is one of the busiest market weekends of the season! All of the weekly markets are up and running full out, and so this week I am featuring several annual or semi-annual events. They mostly end between 4 and 5PM, so plan to go early, like the crack of 10AM. Saturday, May 19, 2012 Only Bedford Barrow Commerce Village Craft Fair: Enjoy all the charms of Greenwich Village during this annual craft fair that takes place on Bedford, Barrow and Commerce Streets. The fair featu

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