The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Dawn broke with a little sky drama for my birthday. I’m getting old, but this never does.
Sunday’s sunset — the last of my 67th year — wasn’t half bad either.
Stock Up for Thanksgiving at These Markets
Since you’re reading this newsletter, of course you want some awesome locally produced food for your Thanksgiving table. Below are the farmers markets where you can find it.
It’s the last roundup for the outdoor markets in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Green City Market’s flagship location and its West Loop satellite are done after Saturday, but their new winter market in the Avondale neighborhood kicks off on December 3 (see their press release below). The Lincoln Park Farmers Market, located a few blocks west of Green City, wraps up for the year on Saturday.
FYI, I am still crowd-sourcing winter/indoor farmers markets. A couple more popped up this week… I don’t want to miss any.
Friday, November 18
St. Charles INDOOR Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, Baker Memorial Church
Saturday, November 19
Batavia INDOOR Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., The Dock at 150 1st St.
Deerfield WINTER Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 815 Wilmot Rd.
Evanston Community WINTER Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., 616 Lake St.
Grayslake Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 201 Center St.
Green City Market Lincoln Park, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1817 N. Clark, Chicago
Green City Market West Loop, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 115 S. Sangamon St.
Logan Square Farmers Market Saturday Pop-Up, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Solidarity Triangle, Chicago
Naperville WINTER Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to noon, 200 E. 5th Ave.
61st Street INDOOR Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6100 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., 724 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago
Palatine WINTER Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to noon, 137 W. Wood St.
Woodstock INDOOR Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, McHenry County Fairgrounds, Building D, 11900 Country Club Rd.
Sunday, November 20
Cary INDOOR Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3702 US Hwy 14, Bldg. 6, Crystal Lake
South Loop INDOOR Market at L&A Healing Studio, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2018 S. Michigan, Chicago
The Dole INDOOR Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake
Green City Indoor Market Press Release
Green City Market to Operate Winter Market in Avondale After Two-Year Pandemic Pause
November 10, 2022 (Chicago) — Green City Market (GCM), the nonprofit organization behind Lincoln Park’s flagship sustainable farmers’ market, is opening a new indoor market location in Avondale this winter beginning on December 3. Green City Market is thrilled to provide a marketplace for 20+ local, sustainable farmers and food vendors throughout the winter season after a two-year pandemic pause on the indoor market.
“It’s time for hearty root vegetables and sweet winter greens to shine once again,” shares Mandy Moody, executive director of Green City Market. “Local winter flavors are comforting, deep, savory - simply delicious and are made all the more tasty when you shop from local, sustainable farmers.”
Shoppers can expect to see many of their favorite farmers and food producers from GCM Lincoln Park and GCM West Loop this winter. The list of participating vendors includes Ellis Family Farms, Finn's Ranch, American Pride Microfarm, pHlour Bakery, Dorothy's Bistro, and more. Customers can expect to see a variety of produce options, such as apples, carrots, microgreens, and mushrooms, in addition to meat, eggs, baked goods, prepared foods, and so much more.
Bradford Hathaway, owner of American Pride Microfarm, shared, “American Pride Microfarm is delighted for the return of the Green City Winter Market 2022/2023 season! The Microfarm will be showcasing multiple varieties of microgreens, offering wheatgrass juice shots, pet grass for cats, dogs, and other furry pets, and knife sharpening!”
In addition to providing a marketplace for local, sustainable farmers and food producers, GCM will continue to provide a triple match on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at GCM Avondale up to $25. When shoppers using SNAP spend $25 of benefits at Green City Market, they actually receive $75 in market currency to spend at the market like cash. Additionally, thanks to a generous community of donors, GCM will triple-match Pandemic EBT benefits for Chicago students.
GCM Avondale is located at 3031 N Rockwell St. This is steps from the Rockwell on the River building complex which is home to Metropolitan Brewing, Judson and Moore, Soul & Smoke, and more. Individuals in the neighborhood may be familiar with the GCM Avondale space as the former indoor market location of the Logan Square Farmers Market.
GCM Avondale will be open from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the following dates: December 3, December 10, December 17, January 7, January 21, February 4, February 18, March 4, and March 18.
Verzênay Pâtisserie Seeks Baker, Pastry Chef
The lovely folks at Verzênay Pâtisserie in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood are hiring a baker and a pastry chef.
Arshiya Farheen, who co-owns the bakery with husband Aqeel Wahiduddin, is a brilliant French-trained pastry chef. Arshiya and Aqeel are also wonderful people who I’ve known from their early days selling at Green City Market and from their participation in the Good Food Accelerator when I worked at FamilyFarmed.
If you are interested in either or both positions, click the relevant button(s) below.