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In honor of  Women’s History Month, NYCEDC will be hosting a series of events to celebrate the women of NYC’s Public Markets. Come out to La Marqueta on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 from 2pm – 5pm! The series will highlight the female vendors and producers that make up each market and offer details on support and information for MWBE businesses, food and goods from vendors throughout the network. La Marqueta’s rich blend of community, culture, and cuisine continues to thrive in what

Celebrate the women of New York City Public Markets during Women’s History Month! This FREE 5-event series presented by NYCEDC takes place on consecutive Saturdays: • Saturday, February 29 – Essex Market, 2PM- 5PM (Kick-Off), Manhattan • Saturday, March 7 – La Marqueta, 2PM – 5PM, East Harlem • Saturday, March 14 – Moore Street Market, 2PM – 5PM, Brooklyn • Saturday, March 21 – Arthur Avenue Market, 2PM – 5PM, Bronx • Saturday, March

Photo Above: Eat Gai In honor of  Women’s History Month, NYCEDC will be hosting a series of events to celebrate the women of NYC’s Public Markets, which will kick off at Essex Market on Saturday, February 29th, 2020 from 2pm – 5pm. The series will highlight the female vendors and producers that make up each market and offer details on support and information for MWBE businesses, food and goods from vendors throughout the network. For

Dear EscapeMakers — As the temperature goes down, Ithaca heats up. The city and region intentionally create events to keep the community engaged in the colder months: food, music and wine festivals, educational walks through botanic gardens, and winter celebrations at the children’s garden! Check out the Ithaca Events page to find your activity! Chili Cook-Off – 2/8 This annual foodie festival featuring  over 40 chilis prepared by 30+ restaurants from across the region as

Fire & Ice Getaway Packages! Dear EscapeMakers – If you’ve been meaning to explore the Catskills, now is the time. Under 3 hours from NYC, the Sullivan Catskills feels a world away and there’s a ton going on! Check this out… Their Fire & Ice Getaway Packages offer special savings you can’t miss! Get 15% OFF, or a nightly special rate, or free meals or upgrades or some very cool swag! Every lodging offers a

The cold and grey days have settled in and now, more than ever, we’re seriously in need of a weekend getaway! Winter just outside New York City is such a magical time — cozy up by the fire at a bed and breakfast, sip local wine, explore the snow-covered mountains and waterfalls, and so much more. Check out our monthly escape inspiration below and get going on your next getaway! February 7th: Downtown Ithaca Craft

Download Chelsea’s course, “Hosting Tastings, Tours & Winery Events” here. As a freelance Food Programming and Events Consultant, Chelsea Snider is serving clients in the Catskills/Hudson Valley to up their hospitality game, boost sales, and enable their space to host big occasions and intimate gatherings. Chelsea will help you identify ways to express your business identity through creating memorable, joyful and educational experiences. In Chelsea’s training course, she will walk you through the do’s and don’ts

New year, new adventures! Kick start 2020 with weekend getaways to visit the farms, craft beverage trails, bed & breakfasts and other local gems just a day’s drive or train ride from NYC. Check out these great events taking place in January and start this new year (and new decade!) off right. January 4th – 5th: Meditation Retreat in Sullivan Catskills (Glen Spey, NY) The New Year represents a new beginning. It’s an opportunity to

Download Erica’s course, “Adding Lodging to Enhance the Agritourism Experience” here. Erica Frenay is the owner/operator of Shelterbelt Farm, a small farm near Ithaca, NY producing grass-fed lamb and beef, pastured eggs, fruits and berries, baby ginger, and raw honey. In 2018 she and her husband also began welcoming overnight guests to stay on their farm in glamping tents. For the past 14 years, she has been working for the Cornell Small Farms Program, developing resources

The local apple orchards may be fruitless with fallen leaves, but if you’re anything like us, you still have lots of the delicious fall fruit on your counter, in your crisper and ready to be cooked, stored and eaten. We just completed our Deck the Halls Holiday Market series, where we gave away 60 boxes of Rubyfrost apples and Snapdragon apples! Now that you’re all stocked up, we wanted to share some delicious ideas for