Everyone is tired of winter already. Today, for example, has been cold, rainy, sunny and icy. I’m not normally one to complain about the weather — I’ve found complaining doesn’t do much good. But even I am dreaming of sweet summer peaches and juicy tomatoes. So I just wanted to send a late winter love note to all the farmers in all the markets in New York City and beyond for being out there for us with your amazing foods under your freezing cold tents throughout the season. Y

The farmers markets of Paris have been a major inspiration behind the Markets of New York City Guidebook and this blog. And now they’re here in New York – authentic, beautiful, and full of delicious, aromatic foods. The Paris markets are a treasure trove of fresh and prepared foods, as well as flowers, handmade soaps, and my favorite pine lozenges. I could watch the fishmongers for hours on end. The Bensidoun family runs over 80 farmers markets in Paris and the surrounding

This is the weekend to shop for Mother’s Day, especially if you need to send her gift in the mail. Luckily for us, there are fantastic market events going on in the city. And keep an eye out for my Mother’s Day Market Picks on NY1 All Weekend with Kristen Shaughnessy! Here are my Market Picks for this important Mother’s Day shopping weekend: Saturday Only, May 5, 2012 Handmade Cavalcade: The New York Etsy Street Team (formally known as The {NewNew}) represents the best of the

And now for this weekend’s Market Picks for everyone who is staying in town this weekend of visiting New York City from far and wide: Saturday & Sunday Antiques Garage and the Annex: These two markets are located across 6th Avenue from each other, and it’s worth it to stroll through both locations. The Garage has two floors of diverse vintage and antique items, from books and prints to clothing and ship memborabilia, and everything in between.  You know you love digging for t

I love staying in town when everyone else leaves because it feels like I have it all to myself. But I’ll share New York City with you this weekend if you happened to stay in town or come for a visit! Here are my Artisan, Farmer, Food and Flea Market Picks for this Fourth of July holiday weekend: Saturday and Sunday, July 2 – 3, 2011 Antiques Garage: It’s supposed to be a beautiful weekend, but if you’re just too darn hot, go stroll around the Antiques Garage.  It has two ful