22 The Queens Courier • april30, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Astoria Flea & Food at Kaufman Astoria Studios to pop up again this summer BY QUEENS COURIER STAF editoria@queenscourier.com @QueensCourier Something is ready to pop up in Astoria this summer. The organizers of the Astoria Flea & Food at Kaufman Astoria Studios, which launched last year as the city’s first-ever backlot market, have announced that the market is expected to make its grand return. The Astoria Flea, a partnership between the LIC Flea & Food and Kaufman Astoria Studios, will operate from the studios’ outdoor lot, the first off its kind in the city. This year, instead of running for a consecutive number of weeks, the Astoria Flea will be popping up at the studios’ lot on different dates. Upon arrival at the Astoria Flea entrance at 36th Street and 35th Avenue, visitors will be welcomed by a 40-foothigh steel gate, designed by David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group. Visitors of all ages and from all over the city will be able to enjoy the best in food vendors, antiques, collectibles, arts, crafts, fashion and much more. Anyone looking to be a vendor at the Astoria Flea can apply at www. licflea.com. LIC Flea & Food named as one of amNewYork’s ‘Cool Things to do in NYC’ BY QUEENS COURIER STAF editoria@queenscourier.com @QueensCourier If you want to be cool, you have to head to Long Island City this weekend. The LIC Flea & Food has been picked as one of amNewYork’s 25 “Cool Things to do in NYC.” The popular Long Island City flea market, located at an outdoor lot by the waterfront at the corner of Fifth Street and 46th Avenue, was chosen by amNewYork editors as one of the coolest things to do in the five boroughs. Visitors and fans of the flea market can vote for it as their favorite spot, up to three times a day, at amny.com/ nyc25. LIC Flea & Food offers items for sale including food and drinks, collectibles, antiques, arts and crafts, handcrafted jewelry and fashion, and much more. Along with over 80 vendors each day, the market also has a beer garden, exclusively serving beers brewed in Queens from local breweries including Rockaway Brewery, Queens Brewery, Finback Brewery and SingleCut Beersmiths. The bar will also offer a great selection of wines. LIC Flea & Food will run every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., through the end of October. For updates on the LIC Flea & Food market, follow on Facebook.com/ LICFlea, Instagram.com/LICFlea and @ LICFlea on Twitter. Check out these vendors the next time you take a trip down to the LIC Flea & Food 1. wiresNjars www.wiresnjars.com facebook.com/wiresnjars www.etsy.com/shop/wiresnjars wiresNjars originated from the idea of changing a Mason jar into something unique. A Mason jar is widely known as a popular canning jar, but why not make it evolve into something different? That’s when the idea of Mason jar lighting came to us! A multipurpose glass jar, loved by all, used to light up your space. We are a small, locally owned business that features handcrafted lighting for any space imaginable. Each of our product is unique in its own way. We have a wide variety of lights ranging from chandeliers to table lamps and are open for any custom orders! Being open for a little over a year, we have been pretty successful in satisfying our clients with our work all over the world. 2. Esta-Joy’s Kitchen www.estajoyskitchen.com www.facebook.com/estajoyskitchen Esta-Joy’s Kitchen specializes in old-fashioned Fresh Fruit Buckle Cakes made with wholesome ingredients (locally sourced when possible), are preservative-free and come in eco-friendly packaging. Stop by for a free sample and pick up some for the perfect breakfast, brunch or anytime sweet! 3. Ukuva iAfrica USA, Inc. www.ukuva-iafrica.com Literally meaning “The Senses of Africa,” the company was initially an employment project for refugees and underprivileged citizens in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Now, 18 years on, their efforts can be described in three words: fair, sustainable and traditional. Or, as founder and creator Nigel Wood put it, “If it doesn’t sit side-by-side with the vision of the African people, we throw it to the cheetahs.” Ukuva isn’t your average brand. In fact, it’s not a brand at all. It’s a story told in flavors. All products are handmade. The wiring is done by local Xhosa ladies, from the city of Cape Town. In return, Ukuva pays for their children’s school fees. They also contribute and work closely with the Nonceba Family Counselling Center. 4. Bundts NYC www.BundtsNYC.com Bundts NYC is a Queens-based bakery service. We feature more than 12 tasty flavors of pound cakes in four sizes, from a large family cake to small bites. Selections from our cakes are available weekly at our vending locations. Orders for the full line can be made on-site or online, with free local delivery or discounted U.S. shipping. 5. PDA Planters Personal Displays of Affection (PDA) is focused on creating, highlighting and incorporating plants into art. They seek to elevate the way plants are integrated into your home and into your life. At PDA, they strive to use up-cycled, repurposed and vintage items as a base for all of their products. PDA is the shop with living necklaces, crystals, creative goods, home decor and plenty of planters. 6. Osaka Grub www.osakagrub.com As New Yorkers are always seeking new experiences, Osaka Grub puts an inventive spin on traditional Japanese street food. Having lived in Japan, they want to bring together these original flavors with Western comfort food. 1 5 6 4 3 2
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