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Karen Seiger

Apr 12, 20112 min read

Two Fleas Grow in Williamsburg

A lot of people asked me what I thought of the Brooklyn Flea moving to Williamsburg, just steps away from the new location for Artists &...

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Karen Seiger

Apr 5, 20114 min read

Lake Effect Artisanal Ice Cream: It’s All About Doing Business Locally

I interviewed Jason & Eric for Sirene MediaWorks and thought I’d share their insights with the market community as well, especially since...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 27, 20113 min read

Dekalb Market Will Bring Local Entrepreneurs and Farmers to Downtown Brooklyn

There are lots of great markets growing and thriving in Brooklyn these days, and one of the most exciting ones is the coming Dekalb...

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Karen Seiger

Feb 17, 20111 min read

New Video! Sodas and More at the New Amsterdam Valentine’s Day Market & Apothecary

#KarenSeiger #Etsy #FoodMarket #NewAmsteramMarket #NutsNuts #PumpkinampHoneyBunny #LoreToolsOrnamentsProvisions #Lore #SesameCashews...

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Karen Seiger

Jan 28, 20111 min read

Chili for Charity: NYChili Fest at Chelsea Market

With all the weather we’ve been having lately, who wouldn’t want to dive into a bowl of hot chili?! My mom was proud of her chili, and...

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Karen Seiger

Jan 7, 20112 min read

Word Cloud and Poetry at the Markets

Happy New Year!!! I hope you had a great holiday season! I purchased every single gift this year at the wonderful holiday markets all...

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Karen Seiger

Dec 22, 20102 min read

Happy Holidays and a Hearty Thank You!

Happy Holidays! I’ve been called away from my market passions for family reasons for the past couple of weeks. But I hope the 2010 NYC...

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Karen Seiger

Dec 15, 20102 min read

My Newest Ornaments from Central Asia Craftspring

Last night, my husband and I went for a stroll through the Columbus Circle Holiday Market by Urban Space. Central Park is such a lovely...

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Karen Seiger

Dec 14, 20102 min read

Bountiful Gift Baskets and Custom Gift Wrapping at Chelsea Market Baskets

Chelsea Market Baskets is at the heart of the holiday spirit at Chelsea Market! The shop is loaded with delicious treats, from...

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Karen Seiger

Dec 10, 20102 min read

Bellocq Tea Atelier at the New Amsterdam Market

I have been a tea drinker since I was a small child. In fact, my mother used to put me down for a nap with a bottle of warm, sweet tea. ...

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Karen Seiger

Dec 3, 20102 min read

Video of the Week: Macaron Parlour at the Makers Market

I went to the Holiday Sugar Market at the Old American Can Factory Makers Market a couple of weekends ago. You really have to experience...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 30, 20106 min read

Festive Food at New York’s Holiday Markets

We are thrilled to be a part of Manhattan Users Guide’s “NYC Bloggers Do the Holidays”! Here are links to all the other dedicated New...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 28, 20103 min read

Final Reflections on the Markets of New York City Crowd Funding Project

I was amazed and thrilled to exceed the funding goal on my IndieGoGo.com crowd funding project, See the Amazing Markets of New York City,...

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The 2010 New York City Holiday Market Guide

Karen Seiger

Nov 19, 20101 min read

The 2010 New York City Holiday Market Guide

Happy Holidays from Markets of New York City!!! See you at the markets in 2011!!! #KarenSeiger #holidayspirit #HolidaySugarMarket...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 12, 20102 min read

Greenmarkets Recipe: Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Today is such a gorgeous day! So I went wandering at lunchtime and ended up at the Union Square Greenmarket. My timing was perfect...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 11, 20104 min read

Everybody Loves a Cookie: Interview with Baker Jenni Shah

Markets of New York City is a proud sponsor of Brooklyn Craft Central’s Holiday Market, and we will be featuring some of the artisans who...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 5, 20102 min read

Meet Me At The Markets This Weekend!

Everyone is working feverishly to get ready for the holiday markets that will be opening very soon, and I’ll be keeping you posted about...

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Karen Seiger

Nov 2, 20102 min read

Photo of the Day – November 2, 2010: Penzey’s Spices at Grand Central Market

If you’ve ever spoken with me for a few minutes, you will have found out that I have a schoolgirl crush on Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan. ...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 29, 20102 min read

Market Events This Halloween Weekend

It’s Halloween weekend! You can go to any artisan, farmer, food, or flea market in town and find a Halloween Wonderland. Here are a few...

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Karen Seiger

Oct 27, 20104 min read

Five Things I Learned About Crowd Funding for a Small Business

This past weekend, my first foray into the world of crowd funding came to a happy, successful conclusion. Posting my project on...

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