Kotel Kosher opens at Chicago French Market May 15 Yona Metzger, Chief Rabbi of Israel, to Officiate Opening

The Chicago French Market (131 North Clinton Street, 312-575-0306) welcomes a new and unique vendor, Kotel Kosher. Kotel Kosher is a “grab and go” that will offer shoppers a wide variety of strictly CRC accredited Kosher deli and grocery products for either dining at the Chicago French Market or taking home.

 

A grand opening celebration is planned for May 15. Honored guest Yona Metzger, Chief Rabbi of Israel, will officiate.*

For those who want a Kosher meal on the go, there will be plenty from which to choose, including all popular Kosher brands. Kotel Kosher will be run by the same people who own Chicago Organics, a mainstay at the Chicago French Market.

Kotel Kosher will be one of the only places in the West Loop area of Chicago where people can go to purchase strictly Kosher grocery items. Metra commuters, people who work in nearby office buildings and residents of the West Loop will be pleased with the convenience of shopping at Kotel Kosher.

Kosher foods are those that conform to the regulations of Jewish law (Laws of Kashruth) that were first written in the book of Leviticus. 

Kotel Kosher will be open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday 10am-4pm during the summer. In keeping with Jewish law, will it close at sundown on Friday in the winter depending of the Shabbat Hours and stay closed all day on Saturdays.

*Any media wishing to attend the grand opening ceremony please contact Kurman Communications at kurmanstaff@kurman.com or call 312-651-9000.

Living Healthy Chicago Visits the Chicago French Market

Could you prepare a delicious meal for two for less than $20? That’s the challenge that you’ll find on one of Chicago’s most fun television shows that airs frequently on CLTV and starting this Sunday, October 30, at 11:30 a.m. on WGN. Living Healthy Chicago, starring WLUP diva and personality host Jane Monzures, stopped by the Chicago French Market Wednesday for the second time to film a segment.

Joining Jane was nutrition knowledgeable Chef Joe Rosetti from Market Bar on Randolph. The challenge was not only to create a meal for under $20, but to make it healthy and local. Chicago French Market offers a number of farm stand vendors selling local, fresh vegetables and many organics.

Jane and John sampling cheese at Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine

During their visit, Joe and Jane shopped at Produce Express, Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread & Wine, Chicago Organics and City Fresh Market to pick up the necessities. The rather humorous Joe was holding out in telling Jane what was on the menu and made a game of keeping her guessing until the end. Kale here. Scallions there. Turnips. Ground turkey. Bread. Cheese. What could they be making?

As Jane and Joe made their way through the market, they sampled a little bit of what each vendor has to offer and were amazed at the quality of food they could find for such a reasonable price! From the locally grown fresh produce to delicious gourmet cheeses to great-tasting bread, they were impressed with what the market had to offer. They got a great selection of ingredients and still had change left over! Keep your eyes open for the segment to air on Living Healthy Chicago to find out what Jane and Joe made from their trip to the French Market.

John and Jane modeling the delicious ground turkey they found at City Fresh Market

Living Healthy Chicago also taped a segment at the Chicago French Market a few weeks ago that will air this Sunday, October 30, at 11:30 a.m. on WGN. Tune in to see what other delicious choices there are at the Chicago French Market!  Make sure to like the show and the Chicago French Market on Facebook and tune-in frequently for more ideas about living healthy in Chicago.

Chicago French Market Announces Dinner and A Movie with Gene Siskel Film Center

Chicago French Market announces a promotion with the Gene Siskel Film Center.  Shoppers enjoying dinner at participating Chicago French Market vendors, March 5 through April 1, will receive a 20 percent discount on movie tickets at the Gene Siskel Film Center when you show your Chicago French Market receipt.  Likewise, purchase a movie ticket at the Gene Siskel Film Center and bring your ticket stub to one of the Chicago French Market participating vendors for a 20 percent discount on your total meal! (Ticket stubs are good for one use only).
Participating vendors include:
Chicago Organics
Chundy's Bistro
City Fresh Market
FLiP Crepes
Frietkoten Belgian Fries and Beer
RAW.
Saigon Sisters

The Market is accessible at 131 N. Clinton as well as from 118 N. Canal through Ogilvie Transportation Center’s Suburban Concourse (both entrances are located between Randolph and Washington Streets). 

About the Gene Siskel Film Center: For more than 30 years, the Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has presented world-class independent, international, and classic cinema. Renamed in honor of the late film critic in 2000, the Gene Siskel Film Center presents approximately 1,500 screenings and 100 guest artist appearances year to over 65,000 film enthusiasts at its unique, sophisticated, modern facilities which have been operating since June 2001 at 164 N. State St.