Weekend Market Picks: Enjoying Halloween and the NY Marathon
It’s a Trifecta kind of weekend in NYC: Halloween, the Marathon and the time change! Plus, we have a couple of markets outdoor markets coming to a close for the season, and our first holiday market...
View ArticleEnjoy Diwali Sweets at the Bittersweet NYC Pop Up
I have not been to India yet, but I get excited about Indian food, Indian colors, and, of course, Shahrukh Khan. So when I met Chef Surbhi Sahni and her company Bittersweet NYC at the Queens County...
View ArticleHand-Foraged Wild Beach Plum Preserves – Intrigued Yet?
The beautiful blue banner and the inviting display of blue jars drew me and James into the tent of Josephine’s Feast on a recent Saturday in Union Square. One particular jar filled with Hand-Foraged...
View ArticleGuest Holiday Market: Grand Christmas Market at the Chȃteau de Bonneval
I am thrilled to feature a wonderful Christmas Market in Coussac-Bonneval near the city of Limoges in France. I met the Marquis and Marquise de Bonneval at a pool party in upstate New York several...
View ArticleHoliday Market Picks December 12 & 13, 2015 + U.R. Bath Co.
Gifts with stories are the best. I was browsing through the new Garment District Holiday Market, and I was drawn into a particular handmade soap shop first because it smelled so good. And then there...
View ArticleWeekend Holiday Market Picks: Where To Find Gifts for Food Lovers
This is it, kids: the last shopping weekend before Christmas! Luckily for us, many of our holiday markets are open until Christmas eve. But there are some fabulous specialty markets that are only...
View ArticleImages of NYC’s Market Heritage: Fulton Fish Market
The New York Public Library has released 180,000 historic images into the public domain. I searched the database for images of New York’s historic markets, and I found some wonderful ones. I...
View ArticleGet Your Tix For The Coney Island Spring Gala & Fundraiser
You probably know by know that I’m a Coney Island groupie. When they do events, they do them big, and they do them fun! Get your tickets to the Coney Island USA Spring Gala now! March 4, 2016,...
View ArticleBrooklyn Flea And Smorgasburg Open Outdoors For The Summer
Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg return for their ninth and sixth outdoor seasons, respectively, the weekend of April 2 and 3, following a successful winter run at Industry City in Sunset Park. Three of...
View ArticleWhat I Ate At Smorgasburg In Prospect Park
Sunshine, cool spring air, happy people, and so many amazing things to eat and drink – that about sums up my day at Smorgasburg Food Market in Prospect Park today with my friend Deb and a lot of other...
View ArticleTaste the Amazing Street Food at Vendy Plaza Starting On Sunday
I love the Vendy Awards, and I love Vendy Plaza, where you can meet the best and newest street food vendors in New York City. Come support local food entrepreneurs and eat everything they make on...
View ArticleThe Vendy Awards Returns to Governors Island on September 17th 2016
Mark your calendars! The Vendy Awards are a full day of eating, meeting new friends, and enjoying incredible views of New York City. I went last year and had a delicious, memorable time. Get your...
View ArticleAttention Vendors: Grand Central Holiday Fair Apps Due June 8, 2016
The annual Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair offers artisans an extraordinary opportunity to showcase their one-of-a-kind creations to the more than 1 million shoppers who visit Grand Central...
View ArticleEnjoy Mouthwatering Flavors Of Africa At Weekend Pop Up Eatery
I am so excited about this event! Africa is a big place, and the foods are incredibly diverse. When I lived and worked in Mozambique, neighboring South Africa, I had some of the best food I’ve ever...
View ArticleThe Keyboard Waffle Iron: CONTROL-ALT-DELicious
I remember seeing the Keyboard Waffle Iron in a viral image (there are loads of them), and laughing out loud. I thought it was a brilliant idea, and I wanted one very badly. My dad used to make waffles...
View ArticleThe New Battery Oval Opens Downtown With The Amazing Battery Fair
Battery Park is celebrating the grand opening of the Battery Oval, a large, gorgeous, grassy space at the north end of the park, with a wonderful market! This weekend, the Battery Conservancy is...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks July 16 & 17, 2016: National Ice Cream Day
President Ronald Reagan established National Ice Cream Day in 1984 with Joint Resolution 298 (thanks, Wikipedia!), making him the one president to bring the entire country together over a common idea...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks July 23 & 24, 2016: Studio Llama Llama
Take a good, long look at this photo, because I fell in love with every single Amigurumi creature, handmade from Studio Llama Llama at the recent School of Visual Arts Makers Market this past May....
View Article2016 NYC Vendy Awards: And The Scrumptious Nominees Are…
Vendors Who Will Duke it Out for Rookie of the Year, Best Dessert, and Best Market Vendor Also Announced From Raindrop Cake to Mysttik Masaala, New Class of Vendy Finalists Is Gearing up to Throw Down...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks August 6 & 7, 2016: Anticipating Peach Pie
It’s Peach Season and the Rio Olympics opened! I’m in summertime heaven! There was a late frost that destroyed many of the peach blossoms, but our farmers have managed to nurture the remaining fruit...
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