West 79th Street Greenmarket Is Open Throughout the Winter Season
Every winter, I feel grateful for all the farmers who continue to bring their fresh produce to the city’s greenmarkets throughout the season. On the coldest of days, you will find them outside, under their tents, probably stamping their feet and blowing on their hands to keep warm. I really don’t know how they do it, but I, for one appreciate them. And I thank them from the bottom of my soup pot.
Weekend Market Picks
Saturday, January 17, 2015
GrowNYC Shop & Swap: Bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, house wares, games, books and toys that you no longer need, and take home something new-to-you, free! You don’t have to bring something to take something. No furniture or large items, please. 12PM – 3PM, Westbeth Artists Housing Community Room, 155 Bank St, between West and Washington Streets, Manhattan
Sunnyside Greenmarket: This large farmers market in Queens brings fresh local produce, seafood and fresh breads, along with specialty foods like buffalo meat and grass-fed beef. Open year round! 8AM – 3PM, Skillman Avenue between 42 and 43 Streets, Queens
Vegan Shop Up: The first event of 2015 happens on Saturday! 23 vegan food vendors, including Chai Mookie, Monks Meats and Gone Pie, and everyone’s favorite Cinnamon Snail vegan food truck. It’s all 100% safe for vegans and the people who love them. 12PM – 6PM, Pine Box Rock Shop, 12 Grattan Street, Brooklyn
Saturday & Sunday, January 17 & 18, 2015
Chelsea Market: One of my favorite food emporiums, Chelsea Market is open 7 days a week. Go there for fresh breakfasts, lunches and dinners, or for specialty ingredients, produce or gourmet gifts. And don’t miss Artist & Fleas at the 10th Avenue side of the market. Open all week, 75 9th Avenue, Manhattan
SHWICK Market: This weekend marks the Grand Reopening for 2015 of SHWICK Market in Bushwick. I’ve discovered great food innovations and handmade artisans, as well as some groovy vintage threads at this market. 11AM – 6PM, 6 Charles Place, Brooklyn
Hey LA! Artists & Fleas is open on the Left Coast this weekend! Shop for fine vintage and handmade products in Los Angeles this weekend and every third weekend of each month. 11AM – 5PM, 647 Mateo Street DTLA, Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market: Also opening for the year is the Brooklyn Pop-Up Market in Bushwick. Check out their collection of local sellers of vintage and handmade goods. 11AM – 7PM, 279 Starr Street, Brooklyn
Tompkins Square Greenmarket: Visit this East Village farmers market for you weekly provisions: veggies, fruit, dairy, bread, seafood and more! It’s one of the markets that are open year-round. 9AM – 6PM, Avenu A and East 7th Street, Manhattan
~Karen Seiger, Markets of New York City