Green City Market Open Through October

August 8, 2014August 5, 20141 Comment

Green City Market Fulton

Green City Market, Chicago’s premiere sustainable farmer’s market, opens its new additional outdoor location at Fulton Market Saturday, August 9. To be known as Green City Market Fulton, hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October at the corners of Halsted and Fulton Market streets in the parking lot at 222 N. Halsted St. There is public parking on the east side of the street at 221 N. Halsted for $6.

Twenty vendors selling organic and sustainable produce, vegetables and other goods are expected at the first market. The growing Fulton Market District/West Loop is one of Chicago’s most popular and fastest growing neighborhoods. “The Green City Market board and staff are thrilled and excited to have been recommended in the Fulton Market Innovation District Plan and that we have been invited to pilot a Green City Market in this neighborhood,” said Mark Psilos, associate director of the Green City Market. “We’re hoping that we can use this as an opportunity to transition into a year-round indoor location in the area.”

“Green City Market is a perfect market partner for the District. We have a 16-year proven history in Lincoln Park. We are excited for the farmers to have an opportunity to increase the flow of local food to the community,” said Sarah Stegner and Vi Daley, co-chairs of the Green City Market board.

Confirmed vendors include:
Amazing Shrimp
Bennison’s Bakery
Brunkow Cheese
Bushel & Peck’s
Ellis Family Farms
Genesis Growers
Green Acres
Heartland Meats
Hillside Orchards
Iron Creek Organics
Leaning Shed Farm
Mick Klug Farm
Mint Creek
Nichols Farm & Orchard
Nordic Creamery
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
River Valley Ranch and Kitchens
Seedling
The Flower Garden

The mission of Green City Market is to improve the availability of a diverse range of high quality foods, connecting local producers and farmers to chefs, restaurateurs, food organizations and the public, and supporting small family farms while promoting a healthier society through education and appreciation for local, fresh, sustainably raised produce and products.

Green City Market has been a destination for locals and visitors to Chicago since its inception in 1998. Last year, Green City Market’s Lincoln Park location broke attendance records, drawing some 10,000 people weekly on Saturdays and 3,000 plus on Wednesdays.

Green City Market has consistently been named in the top 10 of the nation’s best farmers markets by national publications such as Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, Forbes, Shape, CNN, Huffington Post and US News, among others. The organization recently published its first cookbook, The Green City Market Cookbook, featuring recipes from chefs, restaurateurs and market customers. The cookbook is available at both Green City Market locations as well as on its website.

For more information, visit Green City Market’s website at http://www.greencitymarket.org or call 773-880-1266.

Frontier’s Seven Seas Charity Feast, Mother Shucker Oyster Shucking Contest 8.17

August 7, 2014Leave a comment

Frontier Chicago

Frontier will host the second annual Seven Seas Charity Feast benefitting Chicago Blackhawks Charities, followed by the 4th Annual Supreme Mother Shucker Oyster Shucking Contest on Sunday, August 17. The complete event details and specials are available below.

SEVEN SEAS CHARITY FEAST:

Sunday, August 17
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
$55 per person (a portion of proceeds will benefit Chicago Blackhawks Charities)
Tickets: HERE

Guests are invited to try seafood creations from a dynamic group of local chefs as well as a raw bar provided by Frontier. For $55 per person, partygoers will enjoy samples of each chef’s dish, unlimited seafood raw bar items, craft beer from Abita, and craft cocktails samplings from Wirtz Beverage. Participating chefs include Frontier’s own Brian Jupiter, Cory Morris (Mercat a la Planxa), Bill Kim (Urban Belly), Tom Van Lente (Two), Mike Lacson (Union Sushi), Dirk Flanigan and more.

A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit Chicago Blackhawks Charities. As the official charity of the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Blackhawks Charities pledges to support programs and institutions throughout Illinois that work towards creating a better tomorrow. Chicago Blackhawks Charities focuses on health and wellness, education and housing, striving to serve local citizens and impact the lives of youth in and around the city of Chicago.

Frontier Oyster Contest

4TH ANNUAL SUPREME MOTHER SHUCKER OYSTER CONTEST:

Sunday, August 17
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (shucking begins at 5 p.m.)
No Cover

Sponsored by Supreme Lobster, this year’s Oyster Shucking Contest will feature over 20 chefs from Chicago restaurants including RIVA Crab House, The Publican, Tavern on Rush, Frontier, Kinmont, CH Distillery, TÊTE Charcuterie, GT Fish & Oyster, Takito Kitchen, Bow & Stern, Gemini Restaurant Group, Boka Group, Shaw’s Crab House, Union Sushi, MAK Restaurant and more.

Guest judges for the event will include Daniel Gerzina (editor, Eater Chicago), Elliott Bambrough (host, WGN TV’s Chicago’s Best), Kat Levitt (blogger, A Girl & Her Food) and Sarah Freeman (editor, Zagat Chicago). The contest will begin at 5 p.m. and include four rounds of head-to-head shucking between the chefs, with winners proceeding to next round. The winning chef will be awarded a $700 cash prize and Chicago Blackhawks tickets. Oyster Shucking Contest specials include a Dozen Chef’s Choice Oysters for $15, $7 Chargrilled Oysters, $6 Abita craft beer and $6 cocktails.

Chicago Air And Water Show Viewing Party At Navy Pier 8.16-8.17

August 6, 2014August 5, 2014Leave a comment

Lanshark Beer Garden

The Landshark Beer Garden Air Show Viewing and Live Music

Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17

Located at the East End of Navy Pier, the beer garden is an air show viewing hotspot on both Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. Headlined by its signature LandShark Lager, the new beverage menu features imports, microbrews and domestic beers as well as trendy cocktails and frozen drinks. For guests craving a quick bite, the quick-service walk-up window offers summer favorites including homemade pizza, brats soaked in lager, burgers and more. Live entertainment over the weekend will include:

Saturday, August 16

5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Wall of Denial (www.WallofDenialBand.net)

9 p.m. – 11:30 pm: 97Nine (97nine.com)

Sunday, August 17

2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Our Name is Jonas (www.facebook.com/weezertribute)

5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Funky Monks (www.funkymonksmusic.com/band_bios.asp)

312 Chicago Cooking Classes

August 5, 2014Leave a comment

312 Chicago

Class is back in session! Well cooking class that is. Executive Chef Luca Corazzina will be teaching “Scoula 312” at 312 Chicago on the first or second Saturday of every month, August through December. Guests will have the opportunity to learn authentic Italian recipes from Chef Luca, a Padova native, who grew up learning to cook by his mother’s side. A variety of techniques and recipes will be taught, including:

The Art of Grilling – August 9^that 12pm
The Art of Fish – September 6^that 12pm
The Art of Risotto – October 11^that 12pm
The Art of Meat – November 8^that 12pm
The Art of Holiday Recipes – December 6 at 12pm

Classes are $45/person and include recipe cards, a bottle of 312 Aged Balsamic and light bites. For more information visit www.312chicago.com or directly purchase tickets here: http://scuola312.eventbrite.com.

312 Chicago Cooking Classes

Delightful Pastries Celebrates National “Brownie at Brunch” Month

July 30, 2014Leave a comment

Delightful Pastries
1710 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614
www.delightfulpastries.com

Many of us know that chocolate makes everything better. Delightful Pastries clearly agrees, which is why they are celebrating National “Brownie at Brunch” Month with a decadent brunch. At Delightful Pastries Old Town Café and Store (1710 N. Wells St) you can pair your delicious savory brunch with a rich chocolate brownie—one of Delightful Pastries most popular items.

Delightful Pastries’ Brunch, served from opening at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, features house specials that you are sure to enjoy, such as Bacon, Bacon Yum ($9.95), scrambled eggs with ham, two strips of bacon and one slice of extra thick cut bacon; or the many varieties of omelets, such as the Backwoods ($9.95), prepared with sautéed local mushrooms, green onions, Swiss cheese, bourbon, beet horseradish sour cream sauce. Another favorite brunch treat is the Carrot Cake Pancake (8.95), three spiced pancakes baked with carrots, pineapple, vanilla bean extract and layers of cream cheese.

While it’s difficult to pace yourself with such delicious brunch options, be sure to save room for a chocolate dessert. Delightful Pastries boasts a divine selection of brownies, including Fudge Walnut Brownies ($3-$3.50), Pecan Praline Brownies ($3-$3.50), Cream Cheese Brownie ($2.50-$3.50), Triple Decker Peanut Butter Brownie ($3-$3.50) and Paradise Brownies ($2.50-$3.50). With so many delicious brunch and brownie options, you will be able to justify many trips back to try them all.