Weekend Market Picks August 13 & 14, 2016: Eat Your Colors
Do you find yourself sweating while sitting still? Do you dread opening your air conditioning bill? Have your popsicles turned into juice puddles on the way home from the store? Well, that’s August...
View ArticleBrooklyn Film Company Reminds Us How Amazing Polaroid Cameras Still Are
Two weeks ago, James and I wandered through the Brooklyn Flea. We shopped among the vintage and handmade vendors and ate as many cold and liquid things we could to stave off the heat. Just as we were...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks September 10 & 11, 2016: Linda Cromer Watercolors & More...
September 11 is always a tough day, especially so for New Yorkers. After 15 years, we may feel as though we need to have moved on. But to me, September 11, 2001 still feels like yesterday. I volunteer...
View ArticleStreet Food Showdown: Over 25 Street Vendors to Compete at 12th Annual Vendy...
OK, people. Are you ready to eat some street food? I am so excited about this year’s Vendy Awards, the Academy Awards for New York street food vendors. Did you get your ticket? There are a few tickets...
View ArticleAnd The Winners Of The 2016 Vendy Awards Are…
New York, NY – The results are in, and NYC has crowned 2016’s Top Street Chef. More than 2,000 foodies flocked to Governors Island to cast their votes at the 12th annual Vendy Awards, where Tacos el...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks October 1 & 2, 2016: Bija Bhar Super Foods
This Friday, I went to TECHmunch, the wonderful food blogger conference. It is held in several cities around the country. Every year, I learn so many new techniques to try, I meet so many inspiring...
View ArticleThe Big Chocolate Show: Back And Better Than Ever
I am thrilled to share this press release about the brand new Big Chocolate Show taking place this weekend! I had been thinking that it was high time to revive Big Chocolate extravaganza, and this new...
View ArticleSupport One Of The Most Talented Chefs In The City
Ever since my first taste of Saeed Pourkay’s Persian soups in the Union Square Holiday Market, I’ve been in love with the incredibly rich and mouthwatering flavors of everything he makes. I had eaten...
View ArticleHoliday Market Picks December 3 & 6, 2016: EdieArt & That Water Tower
There is so much wonderful art in the holiday markets. One of my very favorites is EdieArt at the Union Square Holiday Market. I have loved Edie’s work for a long time. My nieces have a beautiful image...
View ArticleEver See A Penguin on the A Train?
Kip Cosson of Kip Kids sure knows how to draw a penguin. And a mouse. And a New York City subway. That’s because he is an award winning illustrator. I have long admired his colorful graphics on tees...
View ArticleWeekend Market Picks April 22 & 23, 2016: Earth Day & RAMPS!
Ramp Season is the best! Ramps are wild leeks. They grow naturally on our regional farms, and so our farmers get to harvest them without having to cultivate them. They are lovely and mild, and they...
View ArticleEssex Street Block Party Ushers In Springtime Eats
New York, NY (May 5, 2017) – The start of spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to kick off outdoor eating season! On Saturday, May 20th Essex Street Market is throwing its annual...
View ArticleWeekend 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...
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