Every maker in our Market is carefully selected for their craftsmanship, creativity, and commitment to making something truly special. We seek out independent makers and small businesses from across New York whose products have a story, a sense of place, and that little something that makes us want to tell a friend, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨. Meet the people behind some of our favorite finds.
MEET THE MAKERS
Hudson Valley
Laura and Dana LaVigne turned a family tradition of maple sugaring into a thriving farm, carrying one of New York’s sweetest traditions into a new generation.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love their modern take on a classic New York tradition. Beautiful packaging, interesting flavors, and really good maple make them an easy Market favorite.
Long Island
Founded by New York artist Elizabeth Kuzyk, Biquette transforms her original artwork into boldly patterned knit blankets designed to be lived with.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love that these blankets feel just as much like art as something to curl up under. They’re unexpected, joyful, and instantly bring personality to a room.
Catskills
Pastry chef Bryan Graham followed his passion for chocolate to the Catskills, where he and his wife, Dahlia, built the award-winning bean-to-bar company Fruition.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love the care that goes into every bar. The flavors are sophisticated without being fussy, the ingredients are thoughtfully sourced, and the chocolate is simply some of the best we’ve tasted.
Central New York
Raised in a family of New York garlic farmers, Raema Rotindo turned generations of family tradition into Rockerbox and its intensely flavorful garlic and onion spices.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love anything that makes a weeknight dinner taste like you tried much harder than you did. Their blends are fun, approachable, and the kind of pantry staples we reach for again and again.
Hudson Valley
Inspired by the natural world around his New York studio, Michael Michaud casts directly from real leaves and flowers, transforming their details into functional art for the table.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love how beautifully these pieces capture the details of the real plants that inspired them. They’re distinctive, useful, and unlike anything else on the table.
New York City
Artist Lisa Jakobsberg brings influences from art, travel, and life in New York to the wheel, creating expressive pottery meant to be used and lived with every day.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love pieces that make you stop and look twice. Lisa’s work is expressive, unexpected, and completely individual while still being made to actually use.
Central New York
Father-daughter team David Iannicello and Libby Croom set out to revive Syracuse’s centuries-old salt tradition, harvesting local salt from the brine beneath the Salt City.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love that an everyday ingredient comes with such a great New York story. The salts are useful, beautifully packaged, and genuinely interesting to cook with.
New York City
Jazmin de la Guardia and Sierra Yip-Bannicq met while studying at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, later joining forces to create their ceramics studio, Franca.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love pottery that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The colors and patterns have personality, but the pieces are practical enough to actually use every day.
New York City
Woodworker Karen Henderson brings a modern Brooklyn sensibility to her craft, letting the natural grain and character of each piece of wood shape what it becomes.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
These are the kind of pieces you buy once and use for years. The craftsmanship and quality are exceptional, and they feel just as good in your hands as they look on the table.
New York City
Reclaimed French wine barrels find a second life in New York, where Provence Platters transforms their beautifully aged, wine-stained wood into one-of-a-kind serving pieces.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We fell for these immediately. The aged wood, wine-stained details, and history behind each barrel make every platter completely unique—and great for entertaining.
Long Island
Jamagansett bottles the flavors of Long Island’s East End, transforming locally grown fruit into small-batch preserves that celebrate the farms and seasons around them.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love the unexpected flavor combinations and how fresh the fruit actually tastes. These are jars we love to put out with breakfast, cheese, or a good loaf of bread.
Hudson Valley
My Neighbor’s gives an old-school skincare staple a modern Hudson Valley spin, turning traditional tallow into rich, beautifully made balms and body care.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love how luxurious these products feel while keeping the ingredients refreshingly simple. Rich, beautifully scented, and thoughtfully made without unnecessary extras.
Hudson Valley
Hudson Made draws on the plants, farms, and landscapes of upstate New York, creating botanical body goods with ingredients sourced from local growers and producers.
WHY WE LOVE THEM
We love that they make everyday body and home essentials feel special. The scents are sophisticated, the ingredients are thoughtful, and everything is beautifully done.