For over 100 years, Essex Market has served as a meeting place for the Lower East Side community. It is a public market made up of many smaller vendors who pride themselves on getting to know their customers. Its friendly vendors offer a unique array of products in a welcoming, community-oriented environment. You can be on a first-name basis with your butcher, cheese monger, grocer, and fishmonger. And if you're in the mood to nosh, its prepared-food merchants and restaurants can satisfy any appetite. The Essex Market vendors all have an individual story and distinctive personality that add flavor to their already delicious offerings. These are the people that give a true and genuine neighborhood feel to this historic public market. From coffee to cheese to seafood to beer and so much more, check out the full list of vendors here. Celebrate the vendors of this public market at the 2nd Annual Deck the Stalls Holiday Market. On December 8th in the Seaport District, and from December 13th - 15th at Essex Market, enjoy a special celebration of small businesses and local vendors that represent the unique cultures of New York City. Come shop, listen to live music, explore the market and get to know so many of the city's vendors. Essex Market favorite, Porto Rico Importing Co., will be one of the local vendors represented during Deck the Stalls. They are a small family owned coffee roasting and tea importing company with a main store in Greenwich Village, New York and roasting facility in Brooklyn. They where founded in 1907 as a retail store supplying the many Italians in the area with products they where used to in Italy: coffee beans, teas leaves, botanicals, herbs, Italian bitters like Fernet Branca, dried mushrooms, olive oil, espresso coffee makers, teapots and
For over 100 years, Essex Market has served as a meeting place for the Lower East Side community. It is a public market made up of many smaller vendors who pride themselves on getting to know their customers. Its friendly vendors offer a unique array of products in a welcoming, community-oriented environment. You can be on a first-name basis with your butcher, cheese monger, grocer, and fishmonger. And if you’re in the mood to nosh,
La Marqueta was founded in 1936 to provide entrepreneurial opportunities for pushcart vendors. This market has been and continues to be an iconic East Harlem marketplace. Celebrate the vendors of this public market at the 2nd Annual Deck the Stalls Holiday Market. On December 8th in the Seaport District, and from December 13th - 15th at Essex Market, enjoy a special celebration of small businesses and local vendors that represent the unique cultures of New York City. Come shop, listen to live music, explore the market and get to know so many of the city's vendors. Some of the local favorites that will be represented at these special events include: Mama Margarita's Salsas: Salsas are authentic, all natural, vegan, gluten free, homestyle, made only with the freshest ingredients. MAHA CHOCOLATE: Gourmet chocolate, handmade with natural & organic ingredients. Low in sugar, high in quality. Made in small batches to ensure freshness. Cornel’s Catering Company Inc: With Cornel's Catering, healthy dishes are delicious dishes. Food catered with both health and taste in mind. Maryam’s Yum Yum: Fine food and hospitality is our business. Cultivating seasonally inspired menus that utilize the freshest ingredients-prepared to perfection. Sweet Carolina Pie: Local bakery that began with a natural affinity for baking in South Carolina. The Egg Roll Queen: Delicious egg rolls created from the freshest ingredients. A Cake Baked In Brooklyn: An award-winning boutique dessert catering company that creates stylish, personalized, and delicious desserts for all of your sweets needs! Taste of Taylor Catering: Specialize in soul food & caribbean cuisines low in sodium and low in fat for the health conscious consumers. CENKALI PRODUCTS: Cenkali combines influence from the Mixtec, Aztec, and Mayan cultures. Over her lifetime, Lisseth has compiled an extensive menu from her elder Mixtec family members. She has adapted these closely guarded recipes to modern
La Marqueta was founded in 1936 to provide entrepreneurial opportunities for pushcart vendors. This market has been and continues to be an iconic East Harlem marketplace. Celebrate the vendors of this public market at the 2nd Annual Deck the Stalls Holiday Market. On December 8th in the Seaport District, and from December 13th – 15th at Essex Market, enjoy a special celebration of small businesses and local vendors that represent the unique cultures of New
Here at EscapeMaker, we are on a mission to connect all you adventurous, curious, farm- and food-loving travelers to unique local experiences. We're here to open your eyes to the herculean effort that goes into getting those fresh apples into your farmers market tote, or crafting that crisp, hoppy pint of beer in your hand. In our "Escape to the Maker" series, we hope you'll take time to learn a little bit more about the producers and craftspeople that are helping to make this region so special. And even more, we hope you'll be inspired to take a day trip or weekend getaway to visit these local treasures in person. Happy traveling! The Maker: NYC Public Markets Celebrate these historic places at the NYC Public Markets Festival in the Seaport District on Sundays, October 13th, November 3rd and December 8th. In addition, check below for info on guided tours to get a closer look at these beloved markets.This edition of Escape to the Maker is going to be a little different. We are excited to highlight NYC's Public Markets: Essex Street Market, Arthur Avenue Retail Market, Moore St. Market, 13th Avenue Retail Market, Jamaica Market and La Marqueta. Though you don't have to leave NYC to explore these magical destinations, each of these markets is home to dozens of local producers offering cultural diversity via food, drinks and goods. Plan a trip to any of these markets and be transported elsewhere through your stomachs and shopping bags! Visit any of these markets on your own, or get set up with a tour for an expert's guide to the history and favorite bites at each location. See below for a number of organizations offering tours. Arthur Avenue Market is located in the original "Little Italy" section of the Bronx and is
Here at EscapeMaker, we are on a mission to connect all you adventurous, curious, farm- and food-loving travelers to unique local experiences. We’re here to open your eyes to the herculean effort that goes into getting those fresh apples into your farmers market tote, or crafting that crisp, hoppy pint of beer in your hand. In our “Escape to the Maker” series, we hope you’ll take time to learn a little bit more about the
Our hop on/off looper shuttles will meet you at the station on both days so you can make a day trip or a whole weekend getaway out of your journey! Explore the culinary mecca and historic town of Rhinebeck and visit the bountiful pick-your-own berry and fruit farms of Dutchess County. Pending fruit availability, stops could include Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farm and Mead Orchards. Pick blueberries, peaches and more to your heart’s content. Plus, explore the friendly petting zoo and stocked farm market at Kesicke Farm. Stay overnight! Weekend lodging packages at the Olde Rhinebeck Inn, Hideaway Suites B&B and the Roosevelt Inn of Hyde Park, are bookable through the EscapeMaker.com website and based on availability. Reserve at EscapeMaker.com/FarmFreshTours, com then BUY IT! Adults, $54; Seniors, $47.50; Kids 5-11, $17; Kids under 5, $17. Available at ticket kiosks and full-service ticket vending machines. Ticket price also includes entrance fee for pick-your-own fruit farms. Extra activities/tastings may require additional fees. GET THERE! Take the Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station where the shuttle buses will meet the trains arriving at 9:44 a.m. and 10:44 a.m.
Our hop on/off looper shuttles will meet you at the station on both days so you can make a day trip or a whole weekend getaway out of your journey! Explore the culinary mecca and historic town of Rhinebeck and visit the bountiful pick-your-own berry and fruit farms of Dutchess County. Pending fruit availability, stops could include Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farm and Mead Orchards. Pick blueberries, peaches and more to your heart’s content. Plus,
Our hop on/off looper shuttles will meet you at the station on both days so you can make a day trip or a whole weekend getaway out of your journey! Explore the culinary mecca and historic town of Rhinebeck and visit the bountiful pick-your-own berry and fruit farms of Dutchess County. Pending fruit availability, stops could include Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farm and Mead Orchards. Pick blueberries, peaches and more to your heart’s content. Plus, explore the friendly petting zoo and stocked farm market at Kesicke Farm. Stay overnight! Weekend lodging packages at the Olde Rhinebeck Inn, Hideaway Suites B&B and the Roosevelt Inn of Hyde Park, are bookable through the EscapeMaker.com website and based on availability. Reserve at EscapeMaker.com/FarmFreshTours, com then BUY IT! Adults, $54; Seniors, $47.50; Kids 5-11, $17; Kids under 5, $17. Available at ticket kiosks and full-service ticket vending machines. Ticket price also includes entrance fee for pick-your-own fruit farms. Extra activities/tastings may require additional fees. GET THERE! Take the Hudson Line to Poughkeepsie Station where the shuttle buses will meet the trains arriving at 9:44 a.m. and 10:44 a.m.
Our hop on/off looper shuttles will meet you at the station on both days so you can make a day trip or a whole weekend getaway out of your journey! Explore the culinary mecca and historic town of Rhinebeck and visit the bountiful pick-your-own berry and fruit farms of Dutchess County. Pending fruit availability, stops could include Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farm and Mead Orchards. Pick blueberries, peaches and more to your heart’s content. Plus,
Make your own itinerary! Plot your own day’s adventure on a hop on/off looping shuttle that picks you up at the Beacon Station and drops off at a variety of local pick-your-own Dutchess fruit farms. Revel in the fall foliage and apple orchards of the Hudson Valley! The bus will make stops at Fishkill Farms, Meadowbrook Farm, and Sprout Creek Farm, where you can spend your own time exploring fall harvest festivities in full swing, go apple picking, pet farm animals galore, and sample delicious local bites and sips. Reserve at EscapeMaker.com/FarmFreshTours.com, then BUY IT! Adults, $50; Seniors, $45; Kids 5-11, $17; Kids under 5, $17, available at ticket kiosks and full-service ticket vending machines. Ticket price also includes apple-picking entrance fee. Extra activities/tastings may require an additional fee. GET THERE! Take the Hudson Line to Beacon Station arriving at either 10:16 a.m. or 11:16 a.m. Our shuttle buses will meet both trains and transport you throughout the day.
Make your own itinerary! Plot your own day’s adventure on a hop on/off looping shuttle that picks you up at the Beacon Station and drops off at a variety of local pick-your-own Dutchess fruit farms. Revel in the fall foliage and apple orchards of the Hudson Valley! The bus will make stops at Fishkill Farms, Meadowbrook Farm, and Sprout Creek Farm, where you can spend your own time exploring fall harvest festivities in full swing,
Make your own itinerary! Plot your own day’s adventure on a hop on/off looping shuttle that picks you up at the Beacon Station and drops off at a variety of local pick-your-own Dutchess fruit farms. Revel in the fall foliage and apple orchards of the Hudson Valley! The bus will make stops at Fishkill Farms, Meadowbrook Farm, and Sprout Creek Farm, where you can spend your own time exploring fall harvest festivities in full swing, go apple picking, pet farm animals galore, and sample delicious local bites and sips. Reserve at EscapeMaker.com/FarmFreshTours.com, then BUY IT! Adults, $50; Seniors, $45; Kids 5-11, $17; Kids under 5, $17, available at ticket kiosks and full-service ticket vending machines. Ticket price also includes apple-picking entrance fee. Extra activities/tastings may require an additional fee. GET THERE! Take the Hudson Line to Beacon Station arriving at either 10:16 a.m. or 11:16 a.m. Our shuttle buses will meet both trains and transport you throughout the day.
Make your own itinerary! Plot your own day’s adventure on a hop on/off looping shuttle that picks you up at the Beacon Station and drops off at a variety of local pick-your-own Dutchess fruit farms. Revel in the fall foliage and apple orchards of the Hudson Valley! The bus will make stops at Fishkill Farms, Meadowbrook Farm, and Sprout Creek Farm, where you can spend your own time exploring fall harvest festivities in full swing,
