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Posted May 14, 2021
Eater: Farmers' Markets Are Back in Chicago After Record Sales in 2020
By Samantha Nelson, Eater Chicago "Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the shopping experience at Chicago-area farmers markets, and as the 2021 season kicked off this month, vendors and organizers will continue to employ safe shopping standa…
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Posted May 13, 2021
Your New Favorite Saturday Brunch Stop: Paper Tiger Eats
Prepared food is back at Green City Market as of 2021, with old faves like raclette from Baked Cheese Haus, Gayle V’s Best Ever Grilled Cheese, bao and lumpia from Noble Fat, and tacos from Cookies & Carnitas returning to the market. New to…
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Posted May 11, 2021
Chicago Star Media: Let's Go Back to the Farmers' Markets!
By Candace Jordan, Chicago Star Media "So many farmers' markets are returning after a long dark year. They bring glimmers of hope about a return to normalcy so it was with great excitement that I re-visited one of the first openings around town on Ma…
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Posted May 10, 2021
NBC: Guide to Chicago Farmers' Markets this Spring, Summer
From NBC Chicago "As the city continues its reopening plan, farmers' markets across Chicago have begun welcoming residents back for the 2021 season. Though some markets have not announced official plans for a summer reopening, others have released sc…
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Posted May 10, 2021
Their Star Is Rising: Welcoming Star Farm to GCM
Green City Market is growing — we're thrilled to welcome Star Farm to our Lincoln Park and West Loop markets this year!Star Farm is an urban farm in 2016 in Back of the Yards working to increase access to local, organic produce. On the farm, th…
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Posted May 7, 2021
Club Sprouts, GCM's Kids' Programming, Is Back!
Club Sprouts is thrilled to announce the return of our at-market program! Stop by the Club Sprouts booth each week from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday or Wednesday at GCM Lincoln Park to grab a fun seasonal activity and recipe featuring items from our…
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Posted May 6, 2021
WGN Midday Fix: Checking Out Green City Market
By Kristina Miller, WGN Chicago Plan Your Visit
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Posted May 6, 2021
Do You Know What's in Your Dog's Treats?
Green City Market is thrilled to welcome several new vendors to our markets this season, including Prairie Wolf, a dog treat vendor using locally-sourced organ meat to encourage the use of the whole animal, preventing food waste and offering a nutrit…
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Posted May 4, 2021
What to Do with Ramps... If You've Never Heard of Ramps Before
Every Tuesday, Green City Market Program Coordinator, Alex Weyerhaeuser, is bringing you insider info — her recommended, can't-miss product of the week you've probably been sleeping on. Kick off the week with GCM's Fresh Factoid for all the far…
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Posted May 4, 2021
Everything's Coming Up Daisies
Green City Market is thrilled to welcome several new vendors to our markets this season, including Daisies, a vegetable-driven and pasta-focused restaurant located in Logan Square. Chef and owner, Joe Frillman, takes a local, seasonal, and sustainabl…
