Blog

Weekend Market Picks August 2 & 3, 2014: Chowing Down With Edible Brooklyn and Edible Manhattan

Karen Seiger

Aug 1, 20141 min read

Weekend Market Picks August 2 & 3, 2014: Chowing Down With Edible Brooklyn and Edible Manhattan

I actually dream about Sunday Gravy — it is so so so good. Try it for yourself at the Brooklyn Night Bazaar! I had the great pleasure of...

9 views

Karen Seiger

Apr 29, 20133 min read

Hester Nights Is Back For The Season

The Hester Street Fair is launching the new season of Hester Nights! I’m happy to publish their full press release: THE ONLY WEEKLY...

1 view

Weekend Market Picks April 27-28, 2013: Quincy Ellis Pipe Tap Candles

Karen Seiger

Apr 26, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 27-28, 2013: Quincy Ellis Pipe Tap Candles

What’s a pipe tap, you say? I have no idea, but according to the Internets, “a pipe is a tubular section or hollow cylinder, usually but...

2 views

Love Hue Studios: Recycling Books For Digital Days

Karen Seiger

Apr 18, 20132 min read

Love Hue Studios: Recycling Books For Digital Days

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” ~ Groucho Marx Devin Kain, the designer behind...

4 views

Karen Seiger

Apr 16, 20131 min read

Thinking of Boston

Dear Boston: My thoughts are with you. I saw these flowers very early one morning last week on Broadway, and I hope they remind you of...

1 view

Karen Seiger

Apr 14, 20131 min read

Coolest Piggy Bank Ever?

Sometimes flea vendors are shy, or they can’t be bothered to see their cool stuff written up online by the likes of yours truly. Such was...

1 view

Weekend Market Picks April 13 & 14, 2013: Spot the First Ramps

Karen Seiger

Apr 12, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 13 & 14, 2013: Spot the First Ramps

It’s almost Ramp Season! Be the first person to send me a tweet (@MarketsNYC) with a picture of the first ramps, I’ll give you a pound of...

1 view

MitchMallows: A Fluffy New Take on Artisanal Puffs

Karen Seiger

Apr 9, 20131 min read

MitchMallows: A Fluffy New Take on Artisanal Puffs

I’ve always been a sucker for marshmallows. When there is no campfire nearby, I’ve been known to roast a few on a fork over my gas stove....

3 views

Weekend Market Picks, April 6 & 7, 2013: Spring Market Openings All Over Town

Karen Seiger

Apr 5, 20132 min read

Weekend Market Picks, April 6 & 7, 2013: Spring Market Openings All Over Town

And that means a season full of spring markets! Below is a list of market openings this weekend, as well as other events coming up this...

2 views

Photo of the Day, April 2, 2013: Tea for Two with Elephant in the Attic

Karen Seiger

Apr 2, 20131 min read

Photo of the Day, April 2, 2013: Tea for Two with Elephant in the Attic

Elephant in the Attic is a wonderful collection of vintage objects at Artists & Fleas that will turn any space into a home. I wanted to...

2 views

Savory Treats And A New Demo Kitchen at Amy’s Bread

Karen Seiger

Mar 29, 20132 min read

Savory Treats And A New Demo Kitchen at Amy’s Bread

Since I moved to New York City, Amy’s Bread has been everywhere I need it to be. Our first apartment in the city was near the Hell’s...

2 views

Irresistible Couture Jewelry by Alicia Piller

Karen Seiger

Mar 27, 20131 min read

Irresistible Couture Jewelry by Alicia Piller

Alicia Piller of Alicia P makes splendid, head-turning adornments. The longer I’ve known her, the grander and larger her work is...

1 view

Grand Central Holiday Fair Is Holding An Open Casting Call

Karen Seiger

Mar 8, 20133 min read

Grand Central Holiday Fair Is Holding An Open Casting Call

The Grand Central Holiday Fair is one of the biggest and most exciting holiday markets in New York City. I look forward to Opening Day...

0 views

Treats, Sweets and Political Eats at the NY Vegetarian Food Festival

Karen Seiger

Mar 4, 20132 min read

Treats, Sweets and Political Eats at the NY Vegetarian Food Festival

Cinnamon Snail Vegan Food Truck at the NY Vegetarian Food Festival Posting and images contributed by Guest Blogger Ed Lefkowicz of Ed...

1 view

Social Media Week Food Panel A Tasty Success

Karen Seiger

Feb 27, 20131 min read

Social Media Week Food Panel A Tasty Success

On Friday, February 22, I hosted a panel for Social Media Week on the importance of social media to food businesses that launched in the...

4 views

Photo of the Day, February 19, 2013: Truffles by Coquette

Karen Seiger

Feb 19, 20132 min read

Photo of the Day, February 19, 2013: Truffles by Coquette

S’Mores Truffles by Coquette Valentine’s Day was sweeter than ever this year. James made a finger-licking lobster dinner, and we polished...

2 views

Weekend Market Picks February 16 & 17, 2013 + KM Candles & Body

Karen Seiger

Feb 16, 20133 min read

Weekend Market Picks February 16 & 17, 2013 + KM Candles & Body

I understand that slate, steel, teal and cool beige are the colors of the day. Chic and sleek, no doubt, but forgive me if I err on the...

2 views

Happy Valentine’s Day with a Warm Heart of Stone

Karen Seiger

Feb 14, 20132 min read

Happy Valentine’s Day with a Warm Heart of Stone

Happy Valentine’s Day! I realize it’s more like Valentine’s Evening, but I couldn’t let this day go by without expressing my appreciation...

0 views

501st Posting: Potato Chip Cookies & Locally Made Nutella

Karen Seiger

Feb 11, 20131 min read

501st Posting: Potato Chip Cookies & Locally Made Nutella

This is my 501st blog posting! I have written about 500 fantastic people, places and objects I have found in the Markets of New York City...

4 views

Queen of Hearts Valentine’s Pop Up Market

Karen Seiger

Feb 6, 20132 min read

Queen of Hearts Valentine’s Pop Up Market

I received this exciting press release from the Queens Traveling Market! Here it is in full: The Queen of Hearts Valentine’s Pop Up...

1 view