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Find the perfect host gift (or treat yourself) at Green City Market

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

The host gift. It’s an etiquette conundrum that has plagued generations of guests—how to express the deepest form of gratitude there is: the gift of not having to load and unload your dishwasher four times a day. Whether you’re a guest …
Indiana's First Underground Cheese Cave: J2K CAPRAIO & Farming with the Whole Family

Monday, November 18, 2019

J2K is just one of the 61 family farms and local businesses that Green City Market supports, helping local Midwest farmers to grow sustainably and earn a living wage. Donate today to grow support for families like the Klinedinsts and ensure …
Your guide to local Thanksgiving turkey ordering

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Picking your turkey can feel like a big decision—like, on the level of picking a car to buy or an apartment to lease. Okay, maybe not that big of a decision, but your turkey of choice will definitely define your Thanksgiving meal and the week of …
All your Thanksgiving food shopping needs, answered by Green City Market

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

We love Thanksgiving. It’s objectively the most food-centric American holiday, and we’re grateful for that. Whether you’ve been scrolling through Epicurious and working on your Thanksgiving mood board since August or you just recently …
Watch: Sneak peek of A (Mostly) Veggie Affair featuring Chef Nariba Shepard on NBC 5

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

A (Mostly) Veggie Affair is almost here, and our chefs are already getting warmed up for the big night on Thursday, November 7 at Lakeshore Beverage! All of our featured chefs will be cooking with seasonal, local ingredients sourced from our very own …
Win a Year of Free Pie from Bang Bang (and so much more) at A (Mostly) Veggie Affair

Monday, November 4, 2019

There's lots of reasons to join us this Thursday at our signature fall event, A (Mostly) Veggie Affair. (And almost of them are food-centric.) Featuring 25+ of Chicago's best chefs, bartenders, brewers, and mixologists using local, sustainably-sourced …
Edible Education Reflection by Head Chef Educator, Lisa Kalabokis

Monday, October 14, 2019

The Edible Education school year is in full swing! At the beginning of September, Green City Market began teaching full time at our one of our partner schools, Carl Von Linne in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. In a few short weeks, we'll return …
Green City Market named one of best farmers markets in country

Friday, October 4, 2019

Green City Market was recently recognized as one of the ten best farmer's markets in the country by USA Today.Thank you for shopping with and supporting us year-round!Click here to view the article on 10best.com.
7 delicious dog-friendly foods at Green City Market (and 6 that only our human friends should enjoy!)

Thursday, September 19, 2019

These dog days of summer are a great time to be out and about with our pets, including at the Green City Market West Loop.This time of the year, there are many fruits and vegetables that are great for both people and pets. Unfortunately, there are also …
Savory Accents Puts the Spice in Green City Market

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Savory Accents Puts the Spice in Green City MarketDid you know you can try chili peppers from around the world at Green City Market? It is one of the ways Savory Accents owners Ted and Joan Ballweg connect with the people and cultures of the world. When …
Fuel for the 3 o'clock fall snack time

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

September brings many of our market shoppers' kids back to school. Our Green City Market Edible Education program returned to school this week, too. Our program has grown from 65 students to 475 in just one year. We're excited to get back in the …
Vendor Spotlight: Jake's Country Meats

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Six generations of farmers, curating the same land and creating amazing tasty meats is what the Robinson family has been doing on their farm in southwest Michigan since the 1870s. In 1998, the family wanted to create a direct connection between …
Where Chicago's Top Pitmasters Buy Their Meat and Fixings

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Labor Day is fast approaching, and with it comes one of America’s most mouthwatering traditions: the almighty backyard BBQ. Ready your tongs, dust off the old Weber and prepare to close out the summer in style with these words of wisdom from some …
Green City Market - More than just great food

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

National Farmers Market Week just came to a close and it is a great reminder to thank our farmers and vendors for all that they do each and every day to bring us great, nutritious, and sustainable food. We have been sharing many statistics with …
Responsible Pet Care & Pet CPR Demo Tomorrow

Friday, July 19, 2019

The forecast predicts extreme high temperatures for the rest of the weekend. West Loop Veterinary Care, a returning sponsor at GCM West Loop, has some summer heat reminders.Here are a few tips to keep pets safe:If you are hot, your dog is hotLimit their …
Educating the Next Generation of Eaters

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

This fall, Green City Market will be in the classroom educating 475 students through hands-on lessons featuring the freshest food purchased from our local farmers and market vendors.At Green City Market, we are passionate about educating consumers and …
Vendor Spotlight: Urban Challah

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Kosher, unique, and absurdly delicious challah is everything you knead in bread. Brocha Benhiyoun, owner of Urban Challah, says she likes to put a playful and modern twist on an old classic and she does that each week by adding market fresh ingredients …
Fireworks + Fido = No Fun

Friday, June 28, 2019

Fireworks + Fido = No FunGrilled delicious meats paired with kabobs of onions, peppers, garlic and mushrooms are great for us - but spell danger for our furry friends. As we shop for our Fourth of July festivities, West Loop Market sponsor, West …
Farmer Spotlight: Wild Coyote Farm

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

As we are digging into strawberries and anticipating raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, Paul Meulemans of Wild Coyote Farms says he can’t wait for watermelon.“There’s nothing like burying your face into a freshly picked watermelon …
Farmer Spotlight: Drover's Trail Natural Farms

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

More than a century ago, driving cattle across the country from ranches in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma to the Chicago Stockyards was the way of life for many cowboys, wranglers and drovers. One of our newest farms at the Wednesday market is a part of …
Summer Safety Tips for Your Pets

Friday, June 14, 2019

Some of the best social interactions at the farmers market is when people bring their pets! We love pooches at GCM, and we welcome leashed pups to both our locations. We are thrilled to welcome back West Loop Veterinary Care, as a sponsor to our West …
Tomato Bliss Spotlight

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Tomato Bliss SpotlightTwo words that are perfect partners...Tomato & Bliss. To us, tomatoes are pure bliss. Especially beautiful homegrown heirloom tomatoes. Our friends at Tomato Bliss one of our newest Wednesday only vendors tell us there used …
Jacobson Family Farm - West Loop Spotlight

Friday, June 7, 2019

Jacobson Family Farm - West Loop SpotlightStrolling through the West Loop Market on Saturday you couldn’t help but notice the beautiful display of greens, flowers, and radishes by our new vendor Jacobson Farms. We fell in love not only with their …
Green City Market featured on Wintrust Bank's Mural Building

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

An exceprt from Wintrust Bank's blogLocated in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to many local farmers markets. However, many of these markets are only available during the summer months. Green City Market, one of the largest sustainable farmers …
Honeyworks Is All the Buzz at Wednesday Markets

Monday, June 3, 2019

Honey, the sweet nectar that nature gives us is not only delicious, it is also nutritious. Did you know high-quality honey, the kind you can find at Honeyworks at our Wednesday markets is bursting with antioxidants? Antioxidants have been linked to a …