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October Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar!

WHAT:
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market celebrates summer with the fifth installation of the Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar on Sunday, October 9th, 2011, and every second Sunday each month through October.

A crossroads for the outdoor culinary dining experience and vintage flea market shopping, Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar aims to bring the best of New York City’s gourmet food trucks together in one central location, at one of the most popular weekend destinations in New York City. Each month will feature a rotating list of featured gourmet food trucks along with over 70 vendors selling antiques and vintage fashion, as well as a pop-up section curated by The {NewNew} group–a local collective of independent Etsy artists.

WHO: Rickshaw Dumpling Truck, Kimchi Taco Truck, Gorilla Cheese Truck, Two Pitas in a Pod, and Kelvin Natural Slush.

 

WHEN:

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

11AM to 5PM

(Rain Date: October 16)

WHERE:
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market
39th Street and 9th Avenue
Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St-Port Authority

This event is free and open to the public.

Keep checking back here for more information on specials, more food vendors, and announcements!

RIP Robert Loughlin - Legendary NY artist & furniture dealer

"(AP)  NEW YORK — Robert Loughlin, who painted a square-jawed man he dubbed "the brute" around New York City and sold vintage furniture to art world stars, died Tuesday. He was 62.

Loughlin was fatally struck by a car near his home in North Bergen, N.J., as he crossed a major thoroughfare on foot, said Gary Carlson, his partner of 31 years.

Loughlin was famous among designers as a "picker," someone who visits flea markets and thrift stores looking for vintage furniture to re-sell. His buyers have included art world stars such as Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He also was a prolific painter with roots in the gritty 1980s street art scene. He painted his signature image, the stern face of man, on walls and objects around the city starting in the 1980s." -CBS News

RIP to a legend. Read more here.

 

THIS WEEKEND- The Gap and HKFM Collaborate!

PICO de GAP TACO TRUCK
Presented by GAP
WHAT:
Pico de Gap.
Four branded taco trucks will tour through Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and San Francisco. Each city’s menu will be created by a top, notable chef. The tour is part of Gap’s Fall campaign promoting their premium 1969 denim, created in their design loft located in Los Angeles’ Pico Blvd.

OFFERING:
+ For $1.69, customers will receive (2) tacos and a drink.
+ With proof of a Gap denim purchase, the meal is free.
+ Each order will include a discount coupon at the nearest Gap store.
+ A select amount of Golden Tickets for a free pair of Gap 1969 jeans will also be given away.

WHEN / WHERE:

HKFM This Sunday August 21^st, September 18, September 25!! 11am-5pm

Follow @NYCFLEAMARKETS and @PicoDeGapNY for updates and more information!!!

Your Calling.

Did you wake up feeling like your flea shopping skills could make you famous? Good:

 

All-new Docu-Series Seeking Extreme Shoppers and Collectors!

Do you or someone you know obsessively collect?

Are you constantly shopping for your collection?

Do you spend more time and money shopping than most people?

Are you obsessed with rare or specific objects: shoes, toys, gadgets, art, cars, designer brands?

 

This is a new project for a major cable network that will explore the issues of women/men who shop and collect way beyond what most people consider normal. If you or someone you know embodies the phrase, “Shop til you drop”, we want to meet you!

 

To be considered, please send us your name, contact info, occupation and detailed information on your situation. Make sure to put “Shopping Project” (Your Name)” in the subject line of your email and send to: [email protected]

 

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NOW CASTING!!

The Style Network's HIT SHOW ‘Clean House’ is NOW CASTING IN THE 5 boroughs of NYC families with CLUTTER that NEEDS TO GO!!

WE ARE SEEKING FAMILIES WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES, SPORTS MEMORABILIA, WW2 COLLECTIONS, COIN COLLECTIONS, ACTIONS FIGURES, DOLLS, COMICS…THE MORE THE BETTER!!!

Do you need help ridding your home of clutter? Are you having a hard time letting go of stuff you don’t need? Do you love collecting things? Is your house in dire need of a makeover? If AT LEAST 3 ROOMS IN YOUR HOUSE ARE MESSY, then you need CLEAN HOUSE!!

 If you OWN or RENT an APARTMENT or HOME with at least 2 adults that live in your home, then please e-mail the following information to us!

1. Names & relationships of EVERYONE living in the house.

2. Address, phone number(s), e-mail

3. Photos or video of all your cluttered rooms.

4. Tell us about yourself and why you and your family need CLEAN HOUSE!!!

5. Do you own or rent your house?

For prompt attention, please answer ALL of the above questions!!

Email us at: [email protected]

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Is your idea of a good time trawling through a flea market in search of the ultimate big find? Are you well-acquainted with the dozens of flea markets around Asia? Obsessed with buying and selling things of all kinds?

Are you charismatic, with a sharp wit and a good sense of humour? Have  a keen interest in Asian history and culture?  Always ready for a new challenge? 

If you fit all the criteria above, thenwe want YOU to come on a journey with us to explore all the flea markets in Asia and find the gems.  Send your contact detaisl and CVs and a recent photo to [email protected] or [email protected] now!

Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar This Sunday, September 11th!!!

WHAT:
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market celebrates summer with the fifth installation of the Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar on Sunday, September 11th, 2011, and every second Sunday each month through October.

A crossroads for the outdoor culinary dining experience and vintage flea market shopping, Hell's Kitchen Flea Market Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar aims to bring the best of New York City's gourmet food trucks together in one central location, at one of the most popular weekend destinations in New York City. Each month will feature a rotating list of featured gourmet food trucks along with over 70 vendors selling antiques and vintage fashion, as well as a pop-up section curated by The {NewNew} group–a local collective of independent Etsy artists.

WHO:  Rickshaw Dumpling Truck, Kelvin Natural Slush,  Two Pitas in a Pod, Gorilla Cheese Truck, and more!!

 

WHEN:

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

11AM to 5PM

(Rain Date: September 18)

WHERE:
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market
39th Street and 9th Avenue
Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St-Port Authority

This event is free and open to the public.

Keep checking back here for more information on specials, more food vendors, and announcements!

Art Imitates Life @ HKFM

This lovely oil painting came on our radar today from Karin Jurick. Aptly named, Shopping For Fleas, this painting is of a woman shopping at Hell's Kitchen Flea Market. Click here for more information about painting and how to purchase it!  

 

This Weekend: Dirty Money & Good Eats

This weekend is action packed with an appearance from the stars of the new Discovery show Dirty Money on Saturday and a Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar on Sunday!!

If you have been to HKFM on a Saturday in the past few months, you might have noticed the camera crews and amazing repurposed antiques. Discovery Channel was filming the new series Dirty Money about John, Jimmy and Rat Boy. Their family business brings new life to people's old belongings. Every Tuesday at 10pm on Discovery!

THIS SATURDAY, come meet Jimmy, Johnny and Ratboy at HKFM!

Watch with us every week as we will be commenting weekly on Twitter! The NY Post covered the series this past weekend! Check out AM NY's interview with John and Jimmy!

THIS SUNDAY is the next Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar!!

WHO:  Rickshaw Dumpling Truck, Kelvin Natural Slush, Kimchi Taco Truck, Two Pitas in a Pod, Gorilla Cheese Truck, Taim Mobile, The Cavity Shoppe, and more!!

WHEN:

Sunday, August 14, 2011
11AM to 5PM
(Rain date: August 21, 2011)

WHERE:
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market
39th Street and 9th Avenue

WHAT:
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market celebrates summer with the fifth installation of the Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar on Sunday, August 14th, 2011, and every second Sunday each month through October.

A crossroads for the outdoor culinary dining experience and vintage flea market shopping, Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar aims to bring the best of New York City’s gourmet food trucks together in one central location, at one of the most popular weekend destinations in New York City. Each month will feature a rotating list of featured gourmet food trucks along with over 70 vendors selling antiques and vintage fashion, as well as a pop-up section curated by The {NewNew} group–a local collective of independent Etsy artists.

 

Showtime! HKFM TV Show Premieres on Discovery This Week!

If you have been to HKFM on a Saturday in the past few months, you might have noticed the camera crews and amazing repurposed antiques. Discovery Channel was filming the new series Dirty Money about John, Jimmy and Rat Boy. Their family business brings new life to people's old belongings. Starting Tuesday 8/9 at 10pm on Discovery! Watch with us every week as we will be commenting weekly on Twitter. The NY Post covered the series this past weekend! Check out AM NY's interview with John and Jimmy! 

 

Don't miss Sandy Schor at HKFM this weekend

HKFM shopper and writer of the Fashion Fingerprint blog recommends stopping by HKFM this weekend to catch Texas antique jewelry vendor while he is still here. Check out Fashion Fingerprint and don't forget to come by the market this Sa turday and Sunday ; )

Yummy Recap of GFTB from 'inside New York'

Check out this yummy recap from inside New York of this past Sunday at HKFM's Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar.

Caution: Reading this article in its entirety will result in intense cravings and you may find yourself on Twitter tracking down a food truck before you know it.