Latest News
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Posted March 29, 2022
Guest Recipe: Carrot Top Pesto & Salad
By Chef Renée Howarth, Green City Market Associate Board Member I live in Chicago, and spring has finally sprung! For me, this means weekly trips to fill my fridge at the local farmers’ market with the freshest produce I can find. I get …
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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
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 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 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 March 14, 2022
Block Club: Green City Market Wants To Reopen Early This Year, But Organizers Need Your Help
By Maia Mcdonald, Block Club Chicago LINCOLN PARK — One of the city’s most popular farmers markets is trying to open earlier than usual this year. Green City Market typically begins its outdoor seasons in Lincoln Park and West Loop in May…
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Posted February 28, 2022
Peanut Butter and Preserves Thumbprint Cookies
By Kristina Navarro, Program Coordinator In the heart of winter, I love filling my home with the aromas of freshly baked goods. There is something so cozy about the smell of sugar, butter, and flour marrying together in the oven. I took some inspirat…
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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 31, 2022
Green City Market Partners with Clean Tech Company Arcadia to Expand Food Access in Chicago
Now when SNAP recipients spend $25 of benefits with Green City Market, they automatically get $25 more to spend on local, sustainable food Green City Market is on a mission to expand access to local, sustainably grown food throughout the city. Thanks…
