Markets of New York

The Buzz! Read What People Are Saying About Markets of New York City

Read what people are saying about Markets of New York City:

New York Times Style Section:  “I love the designers who do what they do so brilliantly and with such a passion.”

Chicago Tribune:  “This lovely little book offers an insider’s guide to the best artisan, farmer, food and flea markets in the Big Apple.”

London Telegraph:  “Despite the fact that Carrie Bradshaw and her Sex and the City pals might have you believe that New York shopping is all about Bloomingdale’s and the like, this is a city whose retail opportunities include a wide range of excellent and often overlooked markets.”

Newsweek’s Budget Travel:  “No other American city is more driven by market-style shopping (as opposed to the strip-mall and megamarket models), and Seiger’s guide demystifies the process for all comers.”

AM New York:    “Summer is the perfect time to scour farmers markets for fresh produce, great meats and much more. Venture beyond the Union Square Greenmarket and you’ll find some gems. We tagged along with Karen Seiger, author of “Markets of New York City,” on a tour of some of her favorite spots.”

Good Day New York -Fox 5:  “Best Markets in New York City”  (video)

Serious Eats:  “… Seiger proves that when you want to really get to know New York City, you need to see the communities, the craft, and, yes, the food—which are all representative of the incredible culture in this city.”

Valerie’s New York: WOR 710: “I cannot put it down because I love going to these markets and you organized it so very well!  And the photographs are so well done.” (Valerie Smaldone)

Manhattan Users Guide:  “The book has a snappy design and takes an appealingly comprehensive approach.”

New York Spaces Magazine:  “Author Karen Seiger toured the boroughs, camera in hand, to create this fact- and photo-filled guide…”

The City Cook:  “Karen Seiger is an international business consultant who returned from a trip to Paris where she visited that city’s legendary markets, inspired to write Markets of New York City.”

Hip Travel Mama:  “This is one guide I won’t be leaving home without!”

The Village Voice:  “New Report Offers New Visions for New York’s Street Fairs”

Notes from New York:  “This gorgeous handbag size guide will keep you busy for weekends to come, exploring some of the best markets NYC has to offer.” (Samantha Wills)

Refinery29:  “So, whether your passion leans towards Bakelite bracelets or crumbly ancient Shepherd cheese, everything you could ever dream of is finally put into one amazing package.”

Hester Street Fair:  “For anyone who’s ever wanted a complete guide to all the fabulous finds in NYC, this is a very necessary book.”

Vital Juice:  “Meet Your Market Guide”

New York Review of Books:  “The Food Movement Rising,” by Michael Pollan,  (photo credit)

Eco News Network: “Farmers Markets Support Local Farms and Intimate Communities”

Time Out New York:

• Own This City – Markets Edition July 15, 2010
• Tenement Talk – Tenement Museum
• Own This City June 2, 2010
• Your Weekly Excuse to Go Shopping