Music will continue to play throughout the LIC Flea & Food this weekend, as a renowned chef makes his way to the market.
Last Saturday, July 5, Jason Sagebiel of Sage Music and Nadeem at E9 Productions brought Argentine musician Soledad Liebeskind to the popular Long Island City market. Liebeskind performed with Agustin Uriburu and brought an amazing soul sound to the LIC Flea. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she was influenced by genres such as jazz, blues, soul, R&B, funk and hip-hop.
This Saturday, July 12, will be Jazz Day at the LIC Flea featuring a performance by Dandy Wellington and His Band accompanied by swing dancers. Other jazz artists will also perform.
Also joining the LIC Flea this weekend and on July 19 is Japanese Chef Koji Hagihara, who in 2002 became a sous-chef at Wakiya Ichiemicharou, one of the most prominent Chinese restaurants in Japan. He worked as the right hand of Iron Chef Yuji Wakiya. Hagihara moved to New York seven years ago and in 2009 joined Hakata Tonton in the West Village as manager and executive chef. He has also appeared on various television shows and taken part in events throughout the nation.
At the flea market Hagihara will be serving Shake Shake Cold Ramen. Visitors will be able to toss their ramen noodle salad, including shaved pork sirloin, fresh vegetables and special sesame dressing, in an individual container.
LIC Flea & Food is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at the outdoor lot by the waterfront at the corner of Fifth Street and 46th Avenue.
On July 27, Hagihara will make his way to the Astoria Flea & Food at Kaufman Astoria Studios. The Astoria market is opened every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the outdoor backlot of Kaufman Astoria Studios at 36th Street and 35th Avenue.
Initially the Astoria Flea was expected to run for eight consecutive Sundays starting in May, but it now will stay open until August 31.
For more information visit www.licflea.com.
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