Yesterday was a big, belt-busting day for food lovers in New York City. City noshers were able to hit two great events featuring local artisanal purveyors -- both the New Amsterdam Public Market by the South Street Seaport and the UnFancy Food Show, just a short J/M/Z ride away in Williamsburg. At the New Amsterdam Public Market, the inclement weather didn't keep crowds from waiting for a taste of Bent Spoon Ice Cream or chowing......

Last year Tom Mylan and Sasha Davies went head-to-head with the Fancy Food Show, held at the Javits Center, with their first Unfancy Food Show, held at the East River Bar in Williamsburg...and this year they're back for seconds. Expect everything from pickles to cheese to beer (including Hop Obama) this coming Sunday (more details here). While Davies left the city to explore the craft of hand-made cheesemaking, Mylan is still in town, occasionally airing......