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Posted August 27, 2019
Vendor Spotlight: Jake's Country Meats
Six generations of farmers, curating the same land and creating amazing tasty meats is what the Robinson family has been doing on their farm in southwest Michigan since the 1870s. In 1998, the family wanted to create a direct connection between produ…
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Posted August 20, 2019
Where Chicago's Top Pitmasters Buy Their Meat and Fixings
Labor Day is fast approaching, and with it comes one of America’s most mouthwatering traditions: the almighty backyard BBQ. Ready your tongs, dust off the old Weber and prepare to close out the summer in style with these words of wisdom from so…
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Posted August 13, 2019
Green City Market - More than just great food
National Farmers Market Week just came to a close and it is a great reminder to thank our farmers and vendors for all that they do each and every day to bring us great, nutritious, and sustainable food. We have been sharing many statistics with you t…
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Posted July 19, 2019
Responsible Pet Care & Pet CPR Demo Tomorrow
The forecast predicts extreme high temperatures for the rest of the weekend. West Loop Veterinary Care, a returning sponsor at GCM West Loop, has some summer heat reminders.Here are a few tips to keep pets safe: If you are hot, your dog is hot Limit …
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Posted July 9, 2019
Educating the Next Generation of Eaters
This fall, Green City Market will be in the classroom educating 475 students through hands-on lessons featuring the freshest food purchased from our local farmers and market vendors. At Green City Market, we are passionate about educating consumers a…
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Posted July 2, 2019
Vendor Spotlight: Urban Challah
Kosher, unique, and absurdly delicious challah is everything you knead in bread. Brocha Benhiyoun, owner of Urban Challah, says she likes to put a playful and modern twist on an old classic and she does that each week by adding market fresh ingredien…
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Posted June 28, 2019
Fireworks + Fido = No Fun
Fireworks + Fido = No Fun Grilled delicious meats paired with kabobs of onions, peppers, garlic and mushrooms are great for us - but spell danger for our furry friends. As we shop for our Fourth of July festivities, West Loop Market sponsor, West Loo…
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Posted June 25, 2019
Farmer Spotlight: Wild Coyote Farm
As we are digging into strawberries and anticipating raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, Paul Meulemans of Wild Coyote Farms says he can’t wait for watermelon.“There’s nothing like burying your face into a freshly picked wat…
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Posted June 18, 2019
Farmer Spotlight: Drover's Trail Natural Farms
More than a century ago, driving cattle across the country from ranches in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma to the Chicago Stockyards was the way of life for many cowboys, wranglers and drovers. One of our newest farms at the Wednesday market is a part of …
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Posted June 14, 2019
Summer Safety Tips for Your Pets
Some of the best social interactions at the farmers market is when people bring their pets! We love pooches at GCM, and we welcome leashed pups to both our locations. We are thrilled to welcome back West Loop Veterinary Care, as a sponsor to our West…
