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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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An Enchanting Visit To Poilâne Bakery in Paris

Karen Seiger

Sep 2, 2013
4 min

An Enchanting Visit To Poilâne Bakery in Paris

Poilâne Bakery – Saint Germain-des-Prés, Paris Last January, I wrote a story about our adventures in procuring the wonderful French sourdough bread made by Poilâne and sold in New York at the beautiful specialty foods market Agata and Valentina. I published the story and shared it on Poilâne’s Facebook page. I soon received this response: Dear Madam. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Thank you too for your very kind words about our bread. We would like however

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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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French Bread In The City: Procuring Poilane’s Famous Miche

Karen Seiger

Jan 23, 2013
3 min

French Bread In The City: Procuring Poilane’s Famous Miche

As a francophile, I consider it a major character flaw in myself that I have never visited Poilâne, Paris’ famous bakery, or even tasted their bread, at least, that is, until two weeks ago. You may have seen the New Yorker Magazine story about Apollonia Poilâne, the third generation owner. In a nutshell, Apollonia’s grandfather opened the first bakery in 1932. Her father, Lionel, took over the business in 1973. When Lionel and his wife were killed in a helicopter crash in 200

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Photo of the Day 1/4/13: Amy’s Bread Welcomes 2013

Karen Seiger

Jan 4, 2013
1 min

Photo of the Day 1/4/13: Amy’s Bread Welcomes 2013

I was walking through Chelsea Market on January 2, and I saw this lovely loaf from Amy’s Bread in the window of their new demo kitchen. What a great to bite into the New Year, right?! Amy’s has moved their production to Long Island City and opened an even larger and lovelier space inside Chelsea Market. You must stop by and try one of the gooiest sticky buns in the city. Congratulations to Amy Scherber and her ever awesome team! I’ll be ordering my pink birthday cake in March

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Karen Seiger

Jun 29, 2012
3 min

Weekend Market Picks, June 30 – July 1, 2012 + TESAGE Handbags & Totes

Yukiko and the TESAGE Collection will be at the Independent Designer Pop Shop in Chelsea Market through Monday, July 2nd. Visit www.TESAGE.com to see the bags online, and follow TESAGE on Facebook for upcoming events! If you’re in New York for the weekend because you’re visiting or because you are beach homeless, come with me to these fabulous market events: Saturday, June 30, 2012 Chelsea Triangle French Market: I am THRILLED to have this new food market open in the Meatpack

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Karen Seiger

Jun 15, 2012
3 min

Weekend Market Picks – June 16 & 17, 2012 + Father’s Day Gifts from Devils May Care

And now for the Market Picks on what looks to be a glorious weekend! Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17 Artists and Fleas: This fine market is one of the first of this new generation of artisan and flea markets. It features some incredibly talented makers and collectors, as well as tasty food purveyors in a very nice indoor space near the Williamsburg Waterfront. (70 North 7th between Wythe & Kent, 10AM – 7PM, Brooklyn ) American Crafts at Lincoln Center: This weekend is the se

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Karen Seiger

Apr 20, 2012
1 min

Photo of the Day, April 20, 2012: Ramp Focaccia from Hot Bread Kitchen

This morning I had the honor of participating in the celebration of Immigrant Heritage Week at an awards ceremony with the Business Center for New Americans. As an extra added benefit, I ran into the wonderful Jessamyn Rodriguez, Founder of Hot Bread Kitchen. She informed me that they have been making Ramp Focaccia! Better yet, it is available today at the Union Square Greenmarket! Luckily for me, after an inspiring morning, I was headed straight to Union Square, where I pick

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Karen Seiger

Feb 3, 2010
3 min

Artisans + Farmers = A Match Made in Heaven (well, Gowanus actually)

I have been thinking about Valentine’s Day, for obvious reasons. So I thought I would write about a very happy union in Brooklyn: the Makers Market and Community Markets at the Old American Can Factory. The Makers Market is a great destination if you are seeking finely crafted handmade products. And now you can buy your veggies for the week there too! During this freezing winter season, the Makers Market and Community Markets have joined forces to create an indoor artisa

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