Weekend Market Picks May 27 & 28, 2017: I Yam What I Yam
Behold the sweet potato. It seems like a non-descript root, but bake it in the oven, and it magically softens and even caramelizes itself. And they are positively loaded with nutrients: vitamin A (...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks July 15 & 16, 2017: Cherries & Ice Cream
Have you tried the cherries this season? They’re epic. And I have a good feeling about the peaches and tomatoes this year. I had my first peach this week from Sycamore Farm, and it was sweet, juicy,...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks July 22 & 23, 2017: Mid Summer Delights
I ran into Aixa Sobin, the amazing leather artisan I wrote about a while back. She sells her beautiful notebooks, bags, belts, and pencil rolls out on the sidewalk of Spring Street across from...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 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 opportunity for the community to recognize the incredibly talented...
View ArticleThe Egg-bow at Le Coq Rico: Taste The Colors
UPDATE: I am thrilled to announce that Le Coq Rico NYC has now added the Egg-bow to its year-round brunch menu! So we’ll be able to enjoy these eggs beyond this weekend! During a recent trip to Paris,...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks October 14 & 15, 2017: Autumn Is Here
It’s an exciting week for markets! We have fun flea markets and lots of food events: pickles, sweet treats, brunch, and a beer fest. We also have a pet adoption Saturday with That Cat Blog and the...
View ArticleFave Market Photo: Fish Mug
Every morning I have to make the most important decision of my day: which adorable cup do I use for my tea today? It’s an all-day commitment, so I have to give it careful consideration while the kettle...
View ArticleBright New Holiday Market Downtown In The Oculus
When I first starting working at American Express across from the World Trade Center in 2000, I remember the delightful holiday market that opened for a week on the North Bridge, which connected the...
View ArticleThe World’s Fare Is Coming to Queens April 28 & 29, 2018
New Yorkers still speak nostalgically about the World’s Fair, which was hosted in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in 1965 and themed “Peace Through Understanding.” Millions of visitors attended the fair...
View ArticleThe Bronx Night Market Opens On Saturday!
I’ve been waiting to see the Bronx begin hosting markets and highlighting their local artisans, food makers, vintage collectors and more. And now, not only do we have an amazing looking new market in...
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