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Posted September 27, 2022
Flat & Point Has a New Name (& a New Future): Dorothy’s Bistro
Flat & Point, a GCM Vendor, has exciting news to share about their future. They have reimagined their restaurant and are now operating under the name Dorothy's Bistro. While their offerings at Green City Market Lincoln Park and West Loop will rem…
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Posted September 14, 2022
Seasonal Spotlight: Pawpaws
One of the best parts of having a year round farmers’ market is getting to see how the produce changes with the seasons. When we started our outdoor season this year, we saw spinach, asparagus, ramps and more! As we moved into summer, we welcom…
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Posted July 22, 2022
The Fire at Finn's Ranch
Below, you will read the account of the devastating fire at Finn's Ranch and the resiliency of a family dedicated to nourishing us all despite the tragedy. Green City Market (GCM) has launched a Farm Forward Fund | Crisis Response Award that is avail…
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Posted June 14, 2022
How One GCM Vendor Is Taking The Fight Against Food Insecurity To The Next Level
Kankakee Valley Homestead, one of our new vendors at Green City Market this season, is a Certified Naturally Grown farm in Walkerton, Indiana, which is owned and operated by Farmer Tom Eich. They specialize in different types of vegetables and will b…
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Posted June 14, 2022
Happy Father's Day: Get Some Last-Minute Gift Inspiration
Can you believe that Father’s Day is this weekend? The season is moving so quickly, we can’t believe we are already halfway through June. As always, we have two markets coming up this weekend meaning you have the perfect opportunity to pi…
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Posted June 8, 2022
Seasonal Spotlight: Garlic Scapes
What Are Garlic Scapes and Why Have I Never Heard of Them? This week we got word from Jerry Boone at Froggy Meadow Farm that he will have garlic scapes for the first time this season at GCM Lincoln Park on June 11. We are really excited about having …
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Posted May 27, 2022
Turn Peak Season Into a Full Weekend Celebration
Green City Market's Peak Season Celebration is happening on Saturday, July 23 at Mick Klug Farm and will feature food prepared by top Chicago chefs, including Joe Flamm, Mindy Segal, and Joe Frillman, all sourced locally from GCM vendors! The event w…
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Posted May 5, 2022
The Ultimate Gift Guide for a Green City Market Mother’s Day!
Hello local food lovers! We have a big weekend ahead: not only is it Green City Market’s regular season opening weekend in Lincoln Park and the West Loop, but it's also Mother's Day. Still looking for a last-minute gift? Don’t worry, we'v…
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Posted April 29, 2022
New Vendor Spotlight: Kankakee Valley Homestead Joins Green City Market in Lincoln Park This Season
Here at Green City Market, we are always excited to bring on new vendors. This season we had the opportunity to welcome seven new businesses to our markets. One of those businesses is Kankakee Valley Homestead, a farm in Walkerton, Indiana. After wor…
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Posted April 20, 2022
Happy Earth Week! How Our Vendor Certifications Help Our Environment
Happy Earth Week! Sustainability is one of Green City Market’s core values. One of the ways that we promote environmental sustainability is by working with vendors who use practices that reduce or sequester emissions, promote soil health, incre…
