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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…
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Posted March 22, 2022
New Vendor Spotlight: Family-Owned Restaurant and Bakery, Flat & Point is Coming to Green City Market as a New Vendor This Season
We are thrilled to share that Flat & Point will be joining Green City Market as a vendor at the Lincoln Park location throughout the season. Flat & Point will be bringing a number of great products with them including their rustic sourdough, …
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Posted March 21, 2022
New Vendor Spotlight: Flatwater Farms Joins Green City Market in Lincoln Park This Season
With market season just around the corner, Green City Market is excited to introduce one of our new vendors, Flatwater Farms. They are a USDA Certified Organic farm specializing in fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Flatwater Farms, which is bas…
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Posted March 21, 2022
Where to Find Your Farmers' Market Faves Online
Green City Market is springing into our outdoor season! We're gearing up to reopen our markets a full month early (!) at both of our locations, returning to Lincoln Park on Saturday, April 2 and to the West Loop on Saturday, May 7. We've got 58 local…
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Posted March 18, 2022
Green City Market To Open Early: April 2 in Lincoln Park, May 7 in West Loop
Green City Market is officially reopening its Lincoln Park location on Saturday, April 2, 2022 and its West Loop location on Saturday, May 7, 2022. After receiving permit approval from the city to open a month ahead of schedule at both its locations,…
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Posted February 14, 2022
Think Seafood Doesn't Have Seasonality? Think Again
Over 85 percent of all seafood consumed in the US is imported, so it really shouldn't be all that shocking that most "fresh" fish you see has actually been flash-frozen and then thawed for the best flavor, texture, and nutritional value. (It's also t…
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Posted January 4, 2022
Eater: How Chicago’s Farmers Markets Survive During Winter
By Samantha Nelson, Eater About three years ago, Matt Tortora, the co-founder and chief executive officer of WhatsGood, a Rhode Island-based online marketplace for farmers and small vendors, met with Green City Market’s then-executive director …
