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Still Holiday Shopping? These Markets Are Open (And Nobody’s Judging You)

Karen Seiger

Dec 22, 20131 min read

Still Holiday Shopping? These Markets Are Open (And Nobody’s Judging You)

This was indeed the last weekend to shop for your Christmas gifts. However, don’t discount Monday and Tuesday! The markets listed below...

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Holiday Market Picks December 7 & 8, 2013: Vespertine Haute Réflecture

Karen Seiger

Dec 6, 20132 min read

Holiday Market Picks December 7 & 8, 2013: Vespertine Haute Réflecture

Vespertine Reflective Clothing by Sarah Canner What if bikers could be seen at night without having to put on dumpy crossing guard gear? ...

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Weekend Market Picks November 23 & 24, 2013: Visiting Chef Lucas Corazza at Smorgasburg

Karen Seiger

Nov 22, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks November 23 & 24, 2013: Visiting Chef Lucas Corazza at Smorgasburg

Brazil’s Chef Lucas Corazza, Visiting Vendor at Smorgasburg this weekend I love everything about cultural exchanges, especially when...

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Weekend Market Picks November 16 & 17, 2013: Seasonal Squashes from S&SO Produce Farm

Karen Seiger

Nov 15, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks November 16 & 17, 2013: Seasonal Squashes from S&SO Produce Farm

Since I learned how easy it is to make butternut squash soup, I’ve come to love it even more. I don’t really have a set recipe – I just...

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Weekend Market Picks November 9-10, 2013: Edible Rainbows

Karen Seiger

Nov 8, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks November 9-10, 2013: Edible Rainbows

The skies may be grey in the late fall, but the farmers markets throughout the city are filled with amazing colors, like these plump...

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Weekend Market Picks, November 2 & 3, 2013: Bryant Park Winter Village

Karen Seiger

Nov 1, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks, November 2 & 3, 2013: Bryant Park Winter Village

OK – Are you sitting down? It is opening weekend of the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park! The Holiday Village encompasses the Holiday Shops...

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Weekend Market Picks October 18 – 20, 2013: East Side Community School Flea

Karen Seiger

Oct 18, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 18 – 20, 2013: East Side Community School Flea

Help These Students Raise Funds For Their Art History Study Trip This weekend is perfect for being in the city, and also for a lovely day...

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Weekend Market Picks October 5 & 6, 2013: Pumpkin Season and Other Fall Events

Karen Seiger

Oct 4, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks October 5 & 6, 2013: Pumpkin Season and Other Fall Events

It’s finally safe to talk about pumpkins! Any earlier than October 1 is just not pumpkin season. But we’re in full fall swing, and I...

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Weekend Market Picks September 28 & 29, 2013: El Boar-rio at Flea Marqueta

Karen Seiger

Sep 27, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks September 28 & 29, 2013: El Boar-rio at Flea Marqueta

Big Plate of Caribbean Food at Flea Marqueta The weather is definitely getting cooler, and it is time to start getting yourself prepared...

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Weekend Market Picks – September 14 & 15, 2013: Silk Roses by Michèle Bidault

Karen Seiger

Sep 13, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks – September 14 & 15, 2013: Silk Roses by Michèle Bidault

Silk Rose Jewelry by Michèle Bidault at Flea Marqueta in Spanish Harlem Newsflash: Keep an eye out for my Fall Market Picks segment with...

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Weekend Market Picks September 7 & 8, 2013: Plus My Mom!

Karen Seiger

Sep 6, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks September 7 & 8, 2013: Plus My Mom!

Please go to a market on my behalf and let me know what you find there! Last week, I wrote about a cluster of markets in Brooklyn. This...

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Weekend Market Picks Aug. 31 – Sep. 1: Brooklyn Bridge Park Farmers Market

Karen Seiger

Aug 30, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks Aug. 31 – Sep. 1: Brooklyn Bridge Park Farmers Market

I recently visited a new Down To Earth Market that opened by the Brooklyn Bridge Park. My sister- and brother-in-law were visiting with...

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Weekend Market Picks, August 24 & 25, 2013: Captivating Designs by Atlantis Jewelry

Karen Seiger

Aug 23, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks, August 24 & 25, 2013: Captivating Designs by Atlantis Jewelry

Atlantis Jewelry’s 18K ring with a brown diamond, surrounded by pavé diamonds set in rhodium. Available this weekend at ID Pop Shop in...

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Weekend Market Picks August 3-4, 2013: Sweet and Fluffy Roxbury Mountain Maple Cotton Candy

Karen Seiger

Aug 2, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks August 3-4, 2013: Sweet and Fluffy Roxbury Mountain Maple Cotton Candy

My sister-in-law Marcy has an even bigger sweet tooth than I do. So whenever we visit each other, I know I’m in for lots of treats. No...

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Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards

Karen Seiger

Jul 12, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 13 & 14: Cherry Season with Samascott Orchards

I normally don’t choose any favorite anything when it comes to markets because I truly appreciate all aspects of all markets. But I will...

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Weekend Market Picks July 6 & 7, 2013: NEW VIDEO with Ice Riders Shaved Ice

Karen Seiger

Jul 5, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 6 & 7, 2013: NEW VIDEO with Ice Riders Shaved Ice

Is it hot out? I hadn’t noticed. I’ve been busy dreaming about my next shaved ice from Ice Riders. This group of transplanted Texans are...

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Karen Seiger

Jul 4, 20131 min read

Happy 4th of July + Video

Happy Fourth of July! Nothing says summmer like hot dogs and fireworks! Congratulations to Sonya “Black Widow” Thomas and my boy Joey...

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Weekend Market Picks June 29 & 30, 2013: Jenowade’s Messages of Hope and Sexy Fun

Karen Seiger

Jun 28, 20134 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 29 & 30, 2013: Jenowade’s Messages of Hope and Sexy Fun

It has been a big week for marriage equality and civil rights in our country. I am thrilled with the ongoing progress we are making as a...

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Karen Seiger

Jun 21, 20132 min read

A New Flea for LIC!

Last weekend marked the opening of LIC Flea & Food, a new market opened up in the rapidly transforming Long Island City neighborhood of...

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ID Pop Shop Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary

Karen Seiger

Jun 20, 20131 min read

ID Pop Shop Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary

James is heading to the markets while I’m visiting family in San Diego, and he stopped by Chelsea Market to help celebrate ID Pop Shop‘s...

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