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Friday, December 21, 2012

Bigg Playdate in Scotch Plains Holds Indoor Farmer's Market

Bigg Playdate in Scotch Plains is holding a winter market full of vendors from a variety of food businesses.

If you’re still in need of gifts for a holiday party host or just in need of a break from cooking around the holidays, Bigg Playdate in Scotch Plains is holding a winter market featuring a variety of vendors. Although summer may be a distant thought, the idea of a Farmer’s Market is still achievable in a cozier setting at Bigg Playdate. Owner of Bigg Playdate, Lisa Schiller said the idea for the market came to her after the hurricane. “It was kind of like the world stopped for 2 and a half weeks,” she said. Schiller has always wanted to incorporate some type of pop-up shop or market into her business, but originally she thought it would be more fashion based, such as a pop-up jewelry shop. After the storm, she felt like doing something …

Friday, December 7, 2012

Winter Pop-Up Shops Open in Scotch Plains This Weekend

Bigg Playdate on East Second Street will hold a winter marketplace Thursday through Sunday starting this weekend.

A winter marketplace is opening up in Scotch Plains beginning this Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 a.m. The market will be held at Bigg Playdate on East Second Street featuring several vendors from the Scotch Plains Farmer’s Market as well as new vendors that the township hasn’t seen yet. The market will feature a variety of foods and be filled with gifts that are great for the holidays. Paolo’s Kitchen is one of the vendors that will be featured at the winter market. Proprietor of Bigg Lisa Schiller, said Paolo’s features amazing gluten free meal options. Other vendors include Gourmet Nuts & Fruits, which features pre-packaged gifts that are perfect for for hostesses and teachers. Also City-Girl Foods, Krakos Polish Deli, Baker’s Bounty, Union …

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