Karen Seiger
Weekend Market Picks August 15 & 16, 2015: Sweet Pretty Juicy Peaches
I wait all year long for peach season. Peaches are my favorite non-tropical fruit, and this year’s crop is particularly juicy and sweet!...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 31, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks August 1 & 2, 2015: Sweet White Elephant
I’m back! I was in Las Vegas for a technology conference, but mostly to visit Grandma Teapot, my friend who is 103 years old. What an...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 29, 20152 min read
Meatpacking MKT Modernizes Street Festivals for a New Generation of New Yorkers
Hi All! I’m back from my travels! And I am happy to share this press release from Pop Up New York about this Saturday’s Meatpacking MKT!...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 17, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks July 18 & 19, 2015: Stylish Toppers from Flamekeepers Hat Club
Excellent Hats and Accessories from Flamekeepers Hat Club in Harlem I met Marc Williamson of the Flamekeepers Hat Club at the Pop Up Flea...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 10, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks July 11 & 12, 2015: Cherry Season!
Cherry Season 2015 Cherry Season is here. Red Jacket Orchards has had piles of plump, sweet red and white cherries in NYC’s Greenmarkets...
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Karen Seiger
Jul 3, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks July 4 & 5, 2015: Classic Clam Chowder For The Holiday Weekend
Delicious Clam Chowder with Fried Onions at Coney Smorgasburg Happy 4th of July! I love this holiday because it means summertime is in...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 26, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks June 27 & 28, 2015: What To Do With Kohlrabi?
I think kohlrabi is beautiful, but, honestly, I have no idea what to do with it. I’ve looked up some recipes, but I don’t even know where...
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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 19, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks June 20 & 21, 2015: It’s All About the Mermaids
It has been an all-mermaid week of writing for me in honor of the 33rd Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade! I’m a huge fan, and I...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 15, 20153 min read
Mermaid Parade: Opening The Ocean For Summer 2015
It’s an all beach week here at Markets of New York City! I’m thrilled to share this full press release from Coney Island USA about the...
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Karen Seiger
Jun 12, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks June 13 & 14, 2015: It’s Strawberry Season
Sweet, Juicy Strawberries It’s Strawberry Season! Last year, I waited too long to pick up my supply and almost missed the entire season....
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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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Karen Seiger
May 29, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks, May 30 & 31, 2015: Asparagus Extravaganza
I prepared my last batch of ramp butter, lamenting the short short season, but then I felt better immediately when I saw these gorgeous...
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Karen Seiger
May 29, 20152 min read
Opening Day of One World Observatory
Looking uptown from One World Observatory Today is Opening Day at One World Observatory atop the new World Trade Center Tower One! As a...
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Karen Seiger
May 22, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 23 & 24, 2015: Six Season Openings and Peony Season
Peonies from Dutchnill Garden in the Greenmarkets I try not to play favorites, except for peonies. They are my very favorite flower. I...
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Karen Seiger
May 15, 20154 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 16 & 17, 2015: Bleecker Street Artisan & Flea Market
Sheila Strong, Bakelite Expert and Founder of the Bleecker Street Artisan & Flea Market If you’ve ever stopped to shop at the Bleecker...
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Karen Seiger
May 8, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 9 & 10, 2015: All The Queens Beers At The LIC Flea
The LIC Flea is home to one of the best hang-out spots in the city. In addition to hosting brilliant food vendors, craft artisans and...
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Karen Seiger
May 1, 20153 min read
Weekend Market Picks May 2 & 3, 2015: Shop For Your Mom
Mad. Sq. Eats is Open for May This is the weekend to shop for Mother’s Day Gifts! There are some wonderful artisan and crafts markets...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 25, 20152 min read
Old World Rituals Of Drinking Absinthe
Beautifully refined vintage absinthe water tower The dark romance of absinthe and its mesmerizing powers are only part of the appeal of...
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Karen Seiger
Apr 24, 20152 min read
Weekend Market Picks April 25 & 26, 2015: Rocket Salad
Rocket / Roquette / Arugula from Northshire Farm As much as I love root vegetables, I am looking forward to all the new and delicious...
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