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Volunteer Spotlight: Toria Emas

Friday, September 14, 2018

Since 2016, Toria Emas volunteers her time at Green City Market Lincoln Park every Wednesday morning. You can find Toria at our Info Booth helping shoppers navigate the market, distributing tokens to our Link customers, and greeting Chicago’s culinary …
The Impact of Club Sprouts as told by our Volunteer, Judy Myers

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

A Club Sprouts member told me a touching story at market the other day. He is almost two years old and has become a regular visitor to the Wednesday morning Club Sprouts table. With his mother’s help, he has learned the names of the volunteers, …
GCM Lincoln Park Hours & Vendor Update for Air and Water Show on August 18th, 2018

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Due to the Chicago Air and Water Show, we will be shutting Green City Market Lincoln Park early in preparation for the event on Saturday, August 18th. Our hours of operation will be 7am-11am. Please note: we will have a shorter list of vendors on this …
Vendor Spotlight: Joe's Blueberries

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Blueberry season is upon us! Even though the season is fleeting (just 3 weeks left for fresh blueberries), blueberry season never ends at Green City Market thanks to Joe's Blues. Joe's Blueberries is a family farm …
Vendor Spotlight: Petals Farm

Monday, August 6, 2018

Petals Farm is a family operated farm specializing in growing the best, unique floral varieties, from fragrant spring peonies to harvest wreaths and bouquets in the fall. Their selection is consistently changing throughout the growing season.The farm is …
2018 National Farmers Market Week at Green City Market

Friday, August 3, 2018

Farmers markets, like Green City Market, are more than marketplaces. They are platforms for local farmers to showcase their seasonal bounty and a communal space to interact with community members supporting a sustainable food movement. According …
Rick Bayless invites you to the 18th Annual Chef BBQ

Monday, July 16, 2018

This Thursday, July 19th, Green City Market is hosting their 18th Annual Chef BBQ, featuring 100+ top Chicago restaurants, breweries, distilleries, wineries and more! All ticket proceeds benefit their farmers markets, edible education and food accessp …
The official 2018 Chef BBQ lineup is here!

Friday, May 18, 2018

We have 120+ restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries participating in our 18th Annual Chef BBQ! Do you see one of your favorite places on here? Meaning to try that one restaurant? This is your chance!A ticket to our largest fundraiser …
The Farm is Coming To The City! Green City Markets Opening Days Announced!

Monday, March 26, 2018

Fresh Produce Will Be Available at Green City Markets Outdoor markets, Chicago’s source for fresh, local fruits, veggies and prepared foods.CHICAGO (March 26, 2018) – Green City Market’s outdoor (GCM) opening dates are fast approaching! …
Urban Farmer Round-up

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Re-cap of the Midwest Urban Farmers Summit by Adam Peterson, GCM Program CoordinatorThis weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Midwest Urban Farmers Summit at The Plant in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Attendees traveled from Minnesota, …
Meet the Women of Green City Market

Thursday, March 8, 2018

For International Women's Day, we are inspired by the women in our community, including our vendors, producers, farmers and Junior Board members. What's it like to be a female farmer?It is very rewarding being a female farmer! Farming in today's …
Come to the Table Dinner: Heal Wrap Up

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Last night's dinner at NoMi Kitchen was insightful! When we think about healing, do we think about our bodies? Our families? Our land? Our food? Our community? How about all of those things and more? That's what Come to the Table Dinner: Heal was …
Food for Thought: You're Invited to My Dinner Table

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Welcome! You’re invited to my dinner table.At this dinner, you’re invited to bring yourself, your hunger and your thoughts. I ask you to open your mind and your palate. You see, at my dinner table, I’ll share with you the foods that …
Interview with Abby Schilling of Mick Klug Farms by Lisa Kalabokis

Thursday, February 8, 2018

What is Mick Klug Farm's history with Green City Market?My dad, Mick Klug, started attending the market when it was first started by Abby Mandel in an alley! It was a very slow start, but the market became more popular when it moved to the park. Since …
A Day at Club Sprouts

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Club Sprouts is all about kids! As a volunteer for the Green City Market Club Sprouts program over the past 3 years, the highlight of my day is welcoming the children that come to the market and offer a tasting of what’s farm fresh that day. …
Come to the Table Dinner: CHANGE Wrap Up

Thursday, January 25, 2018

We hosted our first Come to the Table Dinner Series event of the year this past Tuesday at Cruz Blanca. It was just what I needed on a cold and hectic January night. The theme of the evening was “change”, specifically what could each …
Food Waste Op-ed & Update with Executive Director Melissa Flynn

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Ever have that moment when you realize you’re part of the problem? That realization hit me on our way to Thanksgiving dinner. A stat had just popped up on my phone, “On average between Thanksgiving and New Years, America as a …
Edible Education update with Chef Educator Lisa Kalabokis

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Over the course of the last three months, I had the privilege of working with some extraordinary students at Manierre Elementary School and DePaul College Prep.We introduced to them a passion for food and nutritious eating, while providing an opportunity …
2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

‘Tis the season to spread the love of local food for the holidays! Green City Market is the perfect place to shop for gifts for your loved ones. Buying gifts from our market supports the Green City Market community in multiple ways, shoppers can …
Press Release: Winter Is On Its Way, But Fresh, Sustainable Produce Is Still Available Thanks To Green City Market's Indoor Market

Monday, November 13, 2017

Beginning November 4, neighbors will find fresh, locally-sourced fruits, veggies and prepared foods as Green City Market moves indoorsCHICAGO (November 13, 2017) – As Indian summer days turn blustery, Green City Market (GCM) moves indoors for the …
Chef Ethan Pikas of Cellar Door Provisions & Chef BBQ featured on WGN Lunch Break

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Marinated pork tenderloin with exclusively local ingredients is on the horizon for our Chef BBQ on July 20th, 2017! Chef Ethan Pikas of Cellar Door Provisions focuses on hyper local ingredients for all aspects of his dishes. Check out what he will be …
Our Board Member, Eric Mansavage of Farmhouse Chicago, and Chef BBQ highlighted on NBC Chicago Cafe 5

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

We made it on the news! Eric Mansavage demoed his dish for our 17th Annual Chef BBQ on live TV, on NBC Chicago's segment "Dishing with Chicago Chefs". Check out Eric's fruit-based ice pop, made with or without alcohol, for a perfect summer treat. Click …
Boxville on the River

Friday, June 30, 2017

Saturday, July 8, 2017, 6-10p233 East Riverwalk South(@ Cyrano’s Cafe)Boxville On The River brings together two of Chicago’s most valuable assets - the creative energy of its historic Bronzeville community and the beauty of its River - for …
Introducing: Lisa Kalabokis, Chef Educator & Head Chef of Abby's Crepes

Friday, June 23, 2017

This past May, Lisa joined Green City Market as our Chef Educator. GCM wanted a Chef Educator to further our mission of sharing good, local food with our communities. Lisa identifies with our mission, "What better way to do that than with our children?" …
ABC7 Does GCM West Loop Market!

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Melissa shared information about our upcoming outdoor season at the West Loop and our Chef BBQ on July 20th with ABC7. View our Executive Director's first talk-back news segment with ABC7 here!