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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…
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Posted April 19, 2022
New Vendor Spotlight: Molino Tortilleria, a First-Time Vendor, is Already a Hit at Green City Market
Next up in our series of new vendor spotlights is Molino Tortilleria, a family-owned small business founded in 2019 by husband-and-wife team Aaron and Christie Harris. Molino Tortilleria specializes in heirloom corn tortillas, heirloom corn masa, art…
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Posted April 8, 2022
New Vendor Spotlight: Green City Market Welcomes No Name Kettle Corn to Its First Season as a Vendor
Looking for some fresh prepared food at the market this season? Make sure to stop by No Name for some delicious kettle corn prepared on site. For the first time, Mark Petitgoue, owner and operator of No Name Kettle Corn, is running his own stall at G…
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Posted April 5, 2022
Primordia Foods Will Be Joining Green City Market as a First-Time Vendor Beginning on April 9
Up next in our series of new vendor spotlights is Primordia Foods, a local company specializing in mushrooms and microgreens. Primordia Foods is owned by Thomas Olson and has been operating since 2019. Primordia Foods will be bringing a variety of pr…
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Posted March 25, 2022
New Vendor Spotlight: Local, Woman-Owned and Operated Establishment, Zimt Bakery, Joins Green City Market as a First-Time Vendor in 2022 Season
With it being Women’s History Month, Green City Market is particularly excited to share that Zimt Bakery, a Chicago-based, woman-owned and operated bakery, will be joining our wonderful group of vendors specializing in baked goods at our Lincol…
