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EXCLUSIVE: 2017 Vendy Awards Market Vendor Nominees

Karen Seiger

Aug 23, 20172 min read

EXCLUSIVE: 2017 Vendy Awards Market Vendor Nominees

The Vendy Awards is one of my favorite events of the year not only because I get to eat amazing things, but also because it’s an...

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Easter Weekend Market Picks, April 15 & 16, 2017

Karen Seiger

Apr 14, 20172 min read

Easter Weekend Market Picks, April 15 & 16, 2017

Bright red radishes in the Greenmarkets Spring is in the House! That means the weather this weekend is going to be cold, hot, sunny, and...

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Weekend Market Picks April 1 & 2, 2017 – Hello Again!

Karen Seiger

Apr 1, 20173 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 1 & 2, 2017 – Hello Again!

Crowds of Daffodils at Union Square Greenmarket Hi All! Happy Spring! The post-holiday, deep winter season is always quite slow for...

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Last Minute Shopping You Dream About In The Holiday Markets

Karen Seiger

Dec 23, 20162 min read

Last Minute Shopping You Dream About In The Holiday Markets

Well, this is it! Saturday is a fabulous day to finish up your gift shopping. Some people call it procrastination. I call it a good...

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Brooklyn Flea & Smorgasburg Go Indoors For The Season

Karen Seiger

Nov 4, 20164 min read

Brooklyn Flea & Smorgasburg Go Indoors For The Season

Winter Flea + Smorgasburg 2016 BROOKLYN FLEA + SMORGASBURG RETURN TO HISTORIC SKYLIGHT ONE HANSON STARTING NOVEMBER 5+6 THRU MARCH 2017...

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Weekend Market Picks June 25 & 26, 2016: Broadway Bites Under Twinkly Lights

Karen Seiger

Jun 24, 20163 min read

Weekend Market Picks June 25 & 26, 2016: Broadway Bites Under Twinkly Lights

Broadway Bites Food Market at Greeley Square Summer is under way, and it’s going to be a beautiful weekend! All sunshine, no rain. That...

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Weekend Market Picks April 30 & May 1, 2016: Rubyzaar Baked Rice Krispie Rolls

Karen Seiger

Apr 29, 20163 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 30 & May 1, 2016: Rubyzaar Baked Rice Krispie Rolls

Every December, I look forward to having one of the most amazing cookies in the world at the Union Square Holiday Market. The cookie is...

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What I Ate At Smorgasburg In Prospect Park

Karen Seiger

Apr 17, 20162 min read

What I Ate At Smorgasburg In Prospect Park

Crowds of food lovers at Smorgasburg in Prospect Park Sunshine, cool spring air, happy people, and so many amazing things to eat and...

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Karen Seiger

Mar 26, 20163 min read

Top 10 Easter Weekend Markets

Seen at the Flea: Eva and Bella, Dear Friends at the Hell’s Kitchen Flea What a beautiful weekend to spend enjoying the spring weather....

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Weekend Market Picks March 5 & 6, 2016: Late Winter and Early Spring in NYC

Karen Seiger

Mar 4, 20162 min read

Weekend Market Picks March 5 & 6, 2016: Late Winter and Early Spring in NYC

Colorful Onions in the Greenmarkets Hi Friends! Whew! It’s so nice to see the markets starting to bloom like the brave little flowers I...

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Safe And Warm Indoors In The Brooklyn Flea’s Winter Home

Karen Seiger

Oct 23, 20152 min read

Safe And Warm Indoors In The Brooklyn Flea’s Winter Home

Huntress Home Mid-Century Homeware at the Brooklyn Flea Indoors Last weekend marked the beginning of the winter season for the Brooklyn...

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Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg Move Indoors to Industry City Next Week

Karen Seiger

Oct 9, 20154 min read

Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg Move Indoors to Industry City Next Week

The Brooklyn Flea has a new winter home! Here is their full press release. ~Karen Seiger, Markets of New York City BROOKLYN FLEA AND...

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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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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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Weekend Market Picks April 4 & 5, 2015: Time for Seasonal Grand Openings

Karen Seiger

Apr 3, 20153 min read

Weekend Market Picks April 4 & 5, 2015: Time for Seasonal Grand Openings

It’s definitely starting to feel a bit more like spring, isn’t it? On Friday I went out without my coat for the first time in 2015. The...

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Loads of Seasonal Updates from the Brooklyn Flea, Smorgasburg and Berg’n

Karen Seiger

Mar 27, 20155 min read

Loads of Seasonal Updates from the Brooklyn Flea, Smorgasburg and Berg’n

I received this press release from the Brooklyn Flea, detailing all of their amazing upcoming events for the spring and summer season!...

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Get Ready for Berg’n: Brooklyn Flea’s Grand New Food And Beer Hall

Karen Seiger

Aug 26, 20143 min read

Get Ready for Berg’n: Brooklyn Flea’s Grand New Food And Beer Hall

Well, your wish has been granted. The Brooklyn Flea‘s new beer hall, Berg’n, opens on Wednesday! Mighty Quinns Burnt Ends BBQ Sandwich...

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Weekend Market Picks July 19 & 20, 2014: We All Scream for Local Craft Ice Cream

Karen Seiger

Jul 18, 20143 min read

Weekend Market Picks July 19 & 20, 2014: We All Scream for Local Craft Ice Cream

It is a big weekend for ice cream and other frozen treats! There’s an Ice Cream Social in Manhattan and another in Brooklyn. And here is...

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Frittering Away: Thirst Quenching Lemonade With a Yummy Twist

Karen Seiger

Jul 17, 20143 min read

Frittering Away: Thirst Quenching Lemonade With a Yummy Twist

(Photo courtesy of Frittering Away) What’s more nostalgic and summery than fresh lemonade from a pretty lemonade stand? I was recently...

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