34 THE QUEENS COURIER • APRIL 10, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com LIC FLEA SHINES ON OPENING DAY The 2014 season of LIC Flea & Food has fi nally begun. The popular Long Island City fl ea market celebrated a weekend of success during its grand opening on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, at the same outdoor lot by the waterfront at the corner of Fifth Street and 46th Avenue. Items for sale at the market Kosofresh 14-30 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria www.kosofresh.com Kosofresh products keep the traditional Korean essence of each dish, using at least some ingredients imported from South Korea. Their goal is to share their passion for Korean food and to make their exotic dishes more accessible to the rest of the world. “Experience the culture of Seoul and feed your soul” is the motto of the brand, which promotes a healthy, innovative and fun way of life. Arborio King Arborio King specializes in making arancine using risotto stirred patiently by hand, then shaped by hand when cooled. The riceballs are stuffed with traditional and seasonal fillings, like three-meat ragu or butternut squash and gorgonzola cheese. The balls are lightly coated with breadcrumbs and fried until crisp and Mom & Popsicles www.momandpopsicles.com Mom & Popsicles is a Brooklyn-based popsicle food cart and catering business run by a mom and her son. The family-made popsicles offer original flavor combinations made with all-natural ingredients. Mom & Popsicles are refreshing, delicious and gourmet. The business supports local farms and businesses with its ingredients. “We’re delighted to share our uniquely conceived treats, with Brooklyn and beyond.” Tea+milk www.facebook.com/teaandmilk Tea+Milk is committed to serving customers with its best artisan teas. The menu is comprised of unconventional tea blends. Each type of tea is precisely tested and freshly brewed by tea brew-masters before it is served. Tea+Milk offers a wide range of unconventional teas that include ingredients such as aromatic flowers, fruits and bubbles. During this season of LIC Flea, Tea+Milk has revamped its menu to include signature, creative and hand-crafted teas. included food and drinks, collectibles, antiques, arts and crafts, fashion and more. Visitors of all ages joined LIC Flea & Food during its opening weekend, where many food vendors sold out of their treats with fans enjoying every cuisine. “Our kick-off weekend was a huge success. The amount of people who visited the market demonstrated how much people enjoy the market and how great our vendors are,” said Joshua Schneps, LIC Flea & Food president. “It was great to see people visit Long Island City from all over and spend money to help small businesses.” Along with many LIC Flea favorites and new faces bringing visitors a wide variety of foods and other items, opening weekend had activties for soccer fans and Lego lovers. The New York Cosmos soccer team, which starts its season against Atlanta on April 13 at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium, were on site bringing activities for kids and families. The Cosmos truck was at the LIC Flea with an infl atable kicking game for children, along with merchandise and tickets available for sale. Fans were able to meet the New York Cosmos Girls, and Cosmos players were present signing autographs. Designer C3Brix showcased his Lego art during the LIC Flea, leaving visitors delighted with characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster, Snoopy and Smurfs made completely out of Lego pieces. Some returning vendors included The Nomad Truck, An Artistic Taste, Tea & Milk, Bill’s Balls, Vint & York, Oconomi, Imran Jewels, Vivian Jewelry, Luke’s Lobster, Jam Jar NY, J&L Farms, and vintage items and vintageinspired original designs by 1926. New vendors include King of Falafel & Shawarma, Grateful Bread Company, Vintage- Dealers Choice Jewelry and Nyan Soaps. “We’re looking forward to a great season ahead and having people visit us every Saturday and Sunday,” Schneps said. LIC Flea & Food will run through October every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applications for vendors are still being accepted for the new season by registering online at http://www.licfl ea.com. Photos by Dominick Totino Photography With the LIC Flea & Food on a roll this season, every month The Queens Courier will profi le a group of new and returning vendors. Stay tuned!
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