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The Bronx Night Market Opens On Saturday!

Karen Seiger

Jun 29, 20181 min read

The Bronx Night Market Opens On Saturday!

I’ve been waiting to see the Bronx begin hosting markets and highlighting their local artisans, food makers, vintage collectors and more....

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The World’s Fare Is Coming to Queens April 28 & 29, 2018

Karen Seiger

Apr 19, 20185 min read

The World’s Fare Is Coming to Queens April 28 & 29, 2018

New Yorkers still speak nostalgically about the World’s Fair, which was hosted in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in 1965 and themed “Peace...

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Bright New Holiday Market Downtown In The Oculus

Karen Seiger

Dec 9, 20172 min read

Bright New Holiday Market Downtown In The Oculus

The Holiday Market At The Oculus When I first starting working at American Express across from the World Trade Center in 2000, I remember...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 20, 20171 min read

Fave Market Photo: Fish Mug

Take Me Homeware Fish Mug Every morning I have to make the most important decision of my day: which adorable cup do I use for my tea...

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Weekend Market Picks October 14 & 15, 2017: Autumn Is Here

Karen Seiger

Oct 13, 20173 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 14 & 15, 2017: Autumn Is Here

It’s an exciting week for markets! We have fun flea markets and lots of food events: pickles, sweet treats, brunch, and a beer fest. We...

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The Egg-bow at Le Coq Rico: Taste The Colors

Karen Seiger

Sep 15, 20174 min read

The Egg-bow at Le Coq Rico: Taste The Colors

UPDATE: I am thrilled to announce that Le Coq Rico NYC has now added the Egg-bow to its year-round brunch menu! So we’ll be able to enjoy...

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EXCLUSIVE: 2017 Vendy Awards Market Vendor Nominees

Karen Seiger

Aug 23, 20172 min read

EXCLUSIVE: 2017 Vendy Awards Market Vendor Nominees

The Vendy Awards is one of my favorite events of the year not only because I get to eat amazing things, but also because it’s an...

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Weekend Market Picks July 22 & 23, 2017: Mid Summer Delights

Karen Seiger

Jul 21, 20173 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 22 & 23, 2017: Mid Summer Delights

Handmade Leather Goods by Aixa Sobin across from I ran into Aixa Sobin, the amazing leather artisan I wrote about a while back. She sells...

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Weekend Market Picks July 15 & 16, 2017: Cherries & Ice Cream

Karen Seiger

Jul 14, 20173 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 15 & 16, 2017: Cherries & Ice Cream

It’s Cherry Season! Have you tried the cherries this season? They’re epic. And I have a good feeling about the peaches and tomatoes this...

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Weekend Market Picks May 27 & 28, 2017: I Yam What I Yam

Karen Seiger

May 26, 20173 min read

Weekend Market Picks May 27 & 28, 2017: I Yam What I Yam

Behold the Yam Behold the sweet potato. It seems like a non-descript root, but bake it in the oven, and it magically softens and even...

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Essex Street Block Party Ushers In Springtime Eats

Karen Seiger

May 5, 20171 min read

Essex Street Block Party Ushers In Springtime Eats

New York, NY (May 5, 2017) – The start of spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to kick off outdoor eating season!...

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Weekend Market Picks April 22 & 23, 2016: Earth Day & RAMPS!

Karen Seiger

Apr 21, 20173 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 22 & 23, 2016: Earth Day & RAMPS!

Ramp Season 2017 Ramp Season is the best! Ramps are wild leeks. They grow naturally on our regional farms, and so our farmers get to...

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Karen Seiger

Dec 22, 20162 min read

Ever See A Penguin on the A Train?

Ned Visits New York, by Kip Cosson Kip Cosson of Kip Kids sure knows how to draw a penguin. And a mouse. And a New York City subway....

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Holiday Market Picks December 3 & 6, 2016: EdieArt & That Water Tower

Karen Seiger

Dec 2, 20163 min read

Holiday Market Picks December 3 & 6, 2016: EdieArt & That Water Tower

EdieArt at the Union Square Holiday Market There is so much wonderful art in the holiday markets. One of my very favorites is EdieArt at...

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Support One Of The Most Talented Chefs In The City

Karen Seiger

Nov 4, 20161 min read

Support One Of The Most Talented Chefs In The City

Saeed Pourkay, Chef and Owner, A Taste of Persia (Photo courtesy of Saeed Pourkay) Ever since my first taste of Saeed Pourkay’s Persian...

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The Big Chocolate Show: Back And Better Than Ever

Karen Seiger

Oct 5, 20163 min read

The Big Chocolate Show: Back And Better Than Ever

I am thrilled to share this press release about the brand new Big Chocolate Show taking place this weekend! I had been thinking that it...

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Weekend Market Picks October 1 & 2, 2016: Bija Bhar Super Foods

Karen Seiger

Sep 30, 20163 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 1 & 2, 2016: Bija Bhar Super Foods

Sampling Bija Bhar’s Decadent Energy Crunch at TECHmunch Food Blogger Conference This Friday, I went to TECHmunch, the wonderful food...

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And The Winners Of The 2016 Vendy Awards Are…

Karen Seiger

Sep 18, 20163 min read

And The Winners Of The 2016 Vendy Awards Are…

Making Monks Meats Vegan Sliders at the 2016 Vendy Awards New York, NY – The results are in, and NYC has crowned 2016’s Top Street...

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Street Food Showdown: Over 25 Street Vendors to Compete at 12th Annual Vendy Awards

Karen Seiger

Sep 15, 20162 min read

Street Food Showdown: Over 25 Street Vendors to Compete at 12th Annual Vendy Awards

Vendy Awards © Clay Williams / http://claywilliamsphoto.com OK, people. Are you ready to eat some street food? I am so excited about this...

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Weekend Market Picks September 10 & 11, 2016: Linda Cromer Watercolors & More Art in the V

Karen Seiger

Sep 9, 20164 min read

Weekend Market Picks September 10 & 11, 2016: Linda Cromer Watercolors & More Art in the V

Don’t miss the gorgeous watercolors by Artist Linda Cromer at the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit September 11 is always a tough...

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