30 THE QUEENS COURIER • AUGUST 22, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com LICFLEA&FOOD LIC Flea: Voted a favorite in NYC Daly Pie Dalypie.com Daly Pie was born in Brooklyn in 2011. These tasty treats are available via delivery to Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, through cafes in Manhattan and Brooklyn and of course, every Saturday at the LIC Flea. Owner Meghan Daly bases her pies off of tradition. “I like a classic style of pie with a seasonal fruit. But I will punch it up with spices to bring out the best in the fruit (or filling). I focus on featuring the fruit (or filling) so that is the predominate flavor, I don’t want to make a pie that is just ‘sweet,’ that’s not special,” says Daly. A variety of mouth-watering flavors has been offered at the Flea, including: candied ginger blackberry peach, whole-cherry almond crumble and chocolate bourbon pecan. Daly has enjoyed being a vendor at the Flea, as well as experiencing what the other vendors have to offer. “I love all the great food vendors. I am at the LIC Flea every Saturday and am eating my way though all the vendors. It’s such a great mix for unique and delicious food,” said Daly. “I also really like meeting people in the neighborhood and Queens. Some people are making the market a regular weekend destination and I think that’s lovely.” Cheesebread Co. Cheesebreadco.com Christopher Krupnik has seen tremendous success since starting his business under a year ago. After traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Krupnik was inspired by all of the different breads they had in their bakeries and brought back the delicious “pao di quejio,” or cheesebread, recipe to Manhattan. Krupnik uses a kitchen on the Upper East Side to bake his bread, and this summer he brought a taste of Brazil to Long Island City. Krupnik makes the dough, which consists of pecorino sheep’s milk, gluten-free tapioca flour, kosher salt, Amish farm’s organic milk, free-range organic eggs and olive oil, freezes it and bakes it at the LIC Flea so customers can get it “hot and fresh.” “The types of customers I’ve been getting are the types I enjoy working with, like families, friends and young couples,” said Krupnik. Krupnik is thrilled to be a part of the market. “I like the family incorporation of events, there’s activities for kids and you don’t see that at some of the other markets,” he said. Kicky’s Kitchen www.kickyskitchen.com Kicky’s Kitchen offers professional cakes and cupcakes, without all the hard work, with their dessert kits. CEO and founder Christie MacKinnon has always loved baking for people, and after receiving great feedback on her skills, tried to encourage others to get into baking as well. My attempts to convince everyone that it isn’t that intimidating would fall on deaf ears,” said MacKinnon, “but one thing was certain, they all would love to be the one who showed up with the cake.” So MacKinnon decided to create “Ikea-like” cake kits that “could give anyone this opportunity to bring the cake to the party.” MacKinnon has been selling cupcakes at the Flea, and though she has only been there a short while, she has enjoyed her time. “The Flea has a great vibe,” said MacKinnon. “The folks visiting were such a diverse and nice group. I had so many wonderful conversations. We never knew who was going to be the next visitor to our booth.” A115 Designs www.a115designsonline.com Connor Owens is committed to his “industrial pop art,” selling original work in the form of T-shirts and posters at the LIC Flea. Owens works out of his home in Maspeth, and his artwork is available for purchase online and now, at the Flea. After hearing about the market through a family member, Owens decided to apply, and is happy that he did. “I have so far enjoyed the great weather in a great neighborhood,” said Owens. “The LIC Flea brings out a large volume of people, which is terrific exposure for local artists like me. I hope to continue meeting good people, hearing the positive feedback and continue building up a strong clientele.” Empanada Shop The Empanada Shop is owned and run by Norberto Duran. He offers three kinds of empanadas: beef, chicken or cheese; arepas, made of sweet corn and cheese; and two different kinds of juices: mora, made of blackberries, and maracuya, made of passion fruit. Though empanadas are traditionally made of corn, Duran uses flour, which gives them a lighter feel that people enjoy. Duran has enjoyed the opportunity to test new flavors at the Flea. “This gives us a chance to try different empanadas, like spinach and ricotta, to see if people like it,” he explained. “If they do, we can incorporate it into our menu.” With hopes to eventually open a store in the LIC/Astoria area, the Flea has given Duran a great chance to get to know more people in the business. “We’ve met other people in the food business and entrepreneurs,” he said. “They’re all good folks, and it’s nice to talk to them about their experiences opening and running restaurants.” Nomad Truck www.thenomadtruck.com Jessie Goldenberg launched her mobile fashion boutique in April, and has been a sensation throughout the boroughs. The Nomad Truck travels throughout the boroughs and does private parties as well. On the truck, you’ll find a fitting room and a plethora of ladies’ jewelry, accessories and clothing, many designed by NYC designers. Goldenberg heard about the LIC Flea through another vendor, and says it’s been successful. “I’m excited about getting into LIC,” remarked Goldenberg. “The area doesn’t have a lot of retail right now, so it’s a great opportunity for me.” Goldenberg is excited about her further adventures with the Flea. “The atmosphere is great, the food is great. We’ve been collaborating with other vendors.” As it makes its way into its second month of success, LIC Flea & Food continues to create unforgettable weekends for residents and visitors – and recently received great recognition in the city. On August 7, Metro newspaper named three of their favorite markets in New York that combine food with shopping for clothing, accessories and much more. Metro chose LIC Flea as its favorite market in New York City. “I’m thrilled that the market was recognized by Metro,” said Joshua Schneps, LIC Flea & Food president. “LIC Flea & Food has the absolute best vendors and they are what makes the market so fantastic. Long Island City is an amazing community and the market is in the heart of the neighborhood.” Metro highlighted LIC Flea’s large range of different foods, representing the diversity of the borough, weekend DJs, and variety of hand-made jewelry, clothing, accessories, home décor and art from local artists. “LIC Flea is a great destination to enjoy and take the family,” said Schneps. “The market has anything you want from food to antiques to furniture, jewelry, fashion and many things for you to discover.” To check out Metro’s list of favorite flea market, you can visit www.metro.us. Continuing to wow the borough, LIC Flea will host its first Ping Pong Open on August 24 and 25. The table tennis tournament will be free to enter and participants can register when they go to shop at the LIC Flea. Prizes will include two tickets to the U.S. Open, which will begin at August 26 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows- Corona Park, a 30 day fitness membership to CityView Racquet Club and $100 to spend at LIC Flea. There will also be face painting by Frankie’s Carnival Time. LIC Flea & Food is located at 5-25 46th Avenue in Long Island City. It is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m through the end of October and will be opened Labor Day weekend.
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