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Enjoy Diwali Sweets at the Bittersweet NYC Pop Up

Karen Seiger

Nov 10, 20151 min read

Enjoy Diwali Sweets at the Bittersweet NYC Pop Up

Mithai & Indian Sweets from Bittersweet NYC I have not been to India yet, but I get excited about Indian food, Indian colors, and, of...

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Weekend Market Picks: Enjoying Halloween and the NY Marathon

Karen Seiger

Oct 30, 20153 min read

Weekend Market Picks: Enjoying Halloween and the NY Marathon

Glow in the dark embroidered skull! Can you even?! By Harp & Thistle It’s a Trifecta kind of weekend in NYC: Halloween, the Marathon and...

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Weekend Market Picks October 24 & 25, 2015: NY Chup Small Batch Ketchup

Karen Seiger

Oct 23, 20153 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 24 & 25, 2015: NY Chup Small Batch Ketchup

Finally! NYC Chup makes zesty small batch ketchup! We’ve had artisanal mayo and mustards for ages. And now, finally, we have handmade,...

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Grub Street Food Festival: Stuff Your Face From 75+ Vendors On Sunday

Karen Seiger

Oct 15, 20151 min read

Grub Street Food Festival: Stuff Your Face From 75+ Vendors On Sunday

Grub Street Food Festival – Sunday, October 18, 2015 This Sunday, October 18th, the Hester Street Fair and New York Magazine will be...

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UrbanSpace Vanderbilt: Welcome to Manhattan’s Newest Food Hall

Karen Seiger

Oct 8, 20152 min read

UrbanSpace Vanderbilt: Welcome to Manhattan’s Newest Food Hall

Welcome to UrbanSpace Vanderbilt, Manhattan’s Newest Food Hall The many options at UrbanSpace Vanderbilt New Yorkers love to eat, and we...

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The 2015 Vendy Award Results Are In: Snowday For The Win!

Karen Seiger

Sep 13, 20153 min read

The 2015 Vendy Award Results Are In: Snowday For The Win!

The Vendy Winner: Snowday’s Grilled Cheese with Maple Syrup + Short Ribs with Kale Pesto I went to my first Vendy Awards this Saturday on...

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Brooklyn Cold Brew When Hot Coffee Just Won’t Do

Karen Seiger

Sep 4, 20152 min read

Brooklyn Cold Brew When Hot Coffee Just Won’t Do

Pick up a Grumbler or a Growler of Brooklyn Cold Brew Craft Coffee My dad grew up drinking iced coffee in and around New York. But...

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MD to NYC: Maryland Crab Feast Gets Things Boiling Hot In The City + MoNY Promo Code

Karen Seiger

Aug 20, 20152 min read

MD to NYC: Maryland Crab Feast Gets Things Boiling Hot In The City + MoNY Promo Code

I met the fabulous founders of The Bay, purveyors of Maryland’s finest crabcakes and other seafood recently at the LIC Flea. They are...

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Meet the Vendy Awards Rookies, Food Market Favorites, and Sweet Treat Purveyors

Karen Seiger

Jul 29, 20156 min read

Meet the Vendy Awards Rookies, Food Market Favorites, and Sweet Treat Purveyors

Press Release: I am so excited to be a Citizen Judge at this year’s Vendy Awards! It’s going to be extremely difficult to choose among...

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VIDEO: Chickpea & Olive Vegan Food on NY1 News

Karen Seiger

Jul 10, 20151 min read

VIDEO: Chickpea & Olive Vegan Food on NY1 News

Chickpea & Olive Vegan Pop Up Featured on NY1 News I’m very excited to share the latest story on NY1 News out of the Markets of New York...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 26, 20152 min read

UPDATE: Lots of Love in New York Today

Mr. & Mr. Lewis-McKew UPDATE! This posting was originally published on July 24, 2011, the first day gay couples were legally allowed to...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 15, 20152 min read

Eats At The Beach: Coney Smorgasburg

Enjoy a beer and the screams of riders on the new Thunderbolt Roller Coaster Home Frite: Serving up Fries with Mayo – my favorite! This...

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Buon Pane Focaccia: A Fantastic Lunch Option in Union Square

Karen Seiger

Jun 12, 20151 min read

Buon Pane Focaccia: A Fantastic Lunch Option in Union Square

Goat Cheese & Tomato Focaccia from Buon Pane in the Greenmarket It’s not easy to find a mouthwatering, fresh lunch option in New York...

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Weekend Market Picks – June 6 & 7, 2015: MTerranean And The Craftstravaganza

Karen Seiger

Jun 5, 20152 min read

Weekend Market Picks – June 6 & 7, 2015: MTerranean And The Craftstravaganza

Wonderfully tasty hummus drizzled with olive oil from MTerranean Food trends come and go, but the Mediterranean diet that has been around...

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Book Review: Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People

Karen Seiger

May 27, 20152 min read

Book Review: Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People

“Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People,” by Matt Diffee OK, this is not really a book review. It’s more of a way to entice you to...

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Conrad New York Hotel Launches Tasty Collaboration With The Bruffin

Karen Seiger

May 13, 20153 min read

Conrad New York Hotel Launches Tasty Collaboration With The Bruffin

Bruffin Benedict for Brunch at the Conrad New York Hotel (Photo by Kayla Baken) By now, you probably know about my deep love for The...

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Guest Market & Blogger: The Neighborgoods Market in Cape Town South Africa

Karen Seiger

Apr 29, 20153 min read

Guest Market & Blogger: The Neighborgoods Market in Cape Town South Africa

I am thrilled to welcome back Guest Blogger Joey Cameron, US Managing Director of Ukuva iAfrica USA. He was home in Cape Town, South...

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Guest Blogger Scott Kerns Visits The Big Cheesy

Karen Seiger

Apr 19, 20153 min read

Guest Blogger Scott Kerns Visits The Big Cheesy

Many thanks and welcome to Guest Blogger Scott Kerns! Check out is beautifully written blog, A Forest of Trees. This story is...

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Spring Fever At The Vegan Shop-Up on Saturday

Karen Seiger

Apr 8, 20151 min read

Spring Fever At The Vegan Shop-Up on Saturday

Here’s the latest press release from our friends at the fabulous Vegan Shop-Up, which takes place this coming Saturday, April 11th! You...

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Baker’s Bounty: Have a Bite of Their Hot Cross Buns

Karen Seiger

Apr 1, 20152 min read

Baker’s Bounty: Have a Bite of Their Hot Cross Buns

Light, sweet hot cross buns from Baker’s Bounty in markets throughout the city. James and I were out enjoying the perfectly clear sunny...

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