22 THE QUEENS COURIER • JUNE 20, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com LIC FLEA & FOOD MARKET BY LUKE TABET editorial@queenscourier.com Foodies, artists, vendors and shoppers turned out on Saturday and Sunday morning, June 15 and 16 for the grand opening of the LIC Flea & Food market. A crowd gathered as owner Joshua Schneps cut the ribbon on the front gates Saturday morning, while members of the Long Island City High School marching band played. I’m excited to have all these great vendors,” said Schneps. “We can draw people to the neighborhood and get them spending money locally. It’s definitely an exciting day.” As they entered the market, which overlooks the Midtown Manhattan skyline, thousands of shoppers walked through the rows of vendors offering countless tasty treats, vintage clothing, colorful paintings, hand-made crafts, jewelry and much more. People lined up to get a refreshing flavored cone from the Ice Riders. Owners Chelsea Barker and Jet Thomason sat on their bicycle-powered contraption, which grinds the ice as it is pedaled. “We’re definitely excited to be here,” they said. Down a little further, Bill’s Balls Artisan Meatballs was drawing people in. Bill Morris and wife Daniela DelGiorno are in their first year of business, unveiling their meatballs to the Queens community. They plan on coming back to the LIC Flea & Food every weekend. “We have lots of different flavors in mind,” said Morris. “Every weekend we’re going to have a flavor of the week.” Over the summer hungry shoppers will see buffalo, Swedish, Texas chili and traditional Italian meatballs, as well as the “Flushing,” a pork dumpling flavor. Vendors and residents were pleased at the neighborhood’s newest weekend attraction. “This area is up and coming,” said Nick Horman, owner of Horman’s Best Pickles. “I have a lot of hope for this market, people are hungry for new things.” Whether you are in the market for delicious delicacies or want to peruse aisles of trinkets, clothes and art, you’ll find what you’re looking for at LIC Flea & Food from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday through October. For more information, visit www.licflea.com. Queens’ newest weekend destination launches
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