Celebrate Marché de Noël at the Chicago
French Market
Christmas markets
in France otherwise known as Marché de Noël, provide a great opportunity for a
winter break. They exude a fantastic atmosphere and offer great shopping
opportunities not to mention replenishing wine stocks for the Christmas season.
You won't
have to travel to France to experience an authentic French Marché de Noël this
holiday season. Chicago French Market, 131 N. Clinton, is hosting a
two-month-long Marché de Noël starting Nov. 7 and running through December 31.
Rotating visiting artisan's selling unique gift items will display and sell
wares under the Eiffel Tower in the market daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The
Marché de Noël at the Chicago French Market also offers you the opportunity to
do all of your holiday shopping in one location. Artists will sell jewelry,
kids' items, wall décor, photographs, toys and many more of your favorite
items. A variety of new items will be featured at the Chicago French Market
during this time.
The
Marché de Noël is believed to have begun in Dresden, Germany in 1434 under the
reign of Frederick II of Saxony. The Marche de Noel first began in France in
the city of Strasbourg where it is still held today. It has continued ever
since in France and in many other cities throughout Europe.
November 2011 Events
November 3, 2011 - Avoid
traffic with some live music
Avoid the rush-hour commute and listen to the eclectic sound of musicians
Robin and Jenny Biennemann from 4 to 7 p.m. This talented married couple
combines startling musicianship and original songs to create a rich musical
combination of quirkiness and pensiveness. In performance they alternate
between Jenny's well-crafted songs and Robin's dry humor mixed with his jazzy
guitar. This pair will surely keep you entertained as you relax after a long work
day.
November 5, 2011 -
Learn the art of the French Crêpe
Interested in learning the art of the French Crêpe? Join the Flip Crêpes team
as they teach the art of the French crêpe during the Sweet and Savory Couples
Crêpe Class at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Flip Crêpes (131 North
Clinton Street, Chicago; 312-504-2541). This is a couple's class so find a
partner who wants to enjoy the delight of savory crêpes. Tickets are $95 per
couple. Purchase your tickets online at www.flipcrepes.com.
November 7, 2011 - Prepare vegan
recipes at Raw.
Join the well-known Chef Carole Jones at Raw (131 North Clinton Street Chicago;
312-831-2729) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. as she teaches how to prepare amazing
foods including Raw's own recipes: Energy Soup, Fresh Spinach Lasagna and Honey
Fig and Pecan Pie. The event is part of the Vegan Food Prep Class Series.
Purchase your tickets online for $50 at www.chicagorawfood.com
November
8, 2011 - Make Music Chicago Fundraiser
November 9, 2011 -
Enjoy music over your lunch hour
Grab lunch at the
Chicago French Market and enjoy the sound of music prodigy Gabrielle Browdy.
Browdy, just 13-years old, will sing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whether Gabrielle
is singing a jazz ballad or a modern day hip-hop pop tune, her approach is the
same: musicianship is her top priority.
November 12, 2011 -
Learn the art of the French Crêpe
Interested
in learning the art of the French Crêpe? Join the Flip Crêpes team as they
teach the art of the French crêpe during the Sweet and Savory Couples Crêpe
Class at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Flip Crêpes (131 North Clinton
Street, Chicago; 312-504-2541). This is a couple's class so find a partner who
wants to enjoy the delight of savory crêpes. Tickets cost $95 per couple.
Purchase your tickets on-line www.flipcrepes.com.
November 17, 2011 -
Enjoy Rush Hour Music at Chicago French Market
Enjoy a special appearance of an amazing French Jazz Trio; FLON FLON ET
MUSETTE.
Marion
Perrier (Accordion), Jerome Lacena (Percussion) and David Nabwangu (Bass) - who
originally come from Paris, France and Montreal, Canada, will delight.
November 17, 2011 -
Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau at the Chicago French Market
It's time to celebrate the Beaujolais Nouveau at the Chicago French Market! The
French holiday begins at midnight on the third Thursday in November. You are
invited to taste the young wine from the fields in France: Beaujolais Nouveau.
The grapes used for this wine were on the vine in August, picked in September,
in the barrel in October and in the bottle in November. While you taste this
young wine, stroll your way through the market, as many vendors will be giving
tastings of their specialties. And enjoy the unique sounds of Flon Flon
et Musette.
November 19, 2011 -
Learn the art of the French Crêpe
Interested in learning the art of the French Crêpe? Join the Flip Crêpes team
as they teach the art of the French Crêpe during the Sweet and Savory Couples
Crêpe Class at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Flip Crêpes (131 North
Clinton Street, Chicago; 312-504-2541). This is a couple's class so find a
partner who wants to enjoy the delight of savory crêpes. Tickets are $95 per
couple. Purchase your tickets online at
www.flipcrepes.com.
November 19, 2011 -
Delightful Pastries and Pie-Making Class
Just in time for Thanksgiving, learn how to properly crimp your own pie crust
and make the fillings for two different pies: Pecan Pie and Apple Crumble Pie.
Each participant will go home with two mini pies. To register for the
class: info@delightfulpastries.com
November 23, 2011 -
Rush Hour Music
Avoid
the rush-hour commute and listen to the eclectic sound of musicians Robin and
Jenny Biennemann from 4 to 7 p.m. This talented married couple
combines startling musicianship and original songs to create a rich musical
combination of quirkiness and pensiveness. In performance they alternate
between Jenny's beautifully crafted songs and Robin's dry humor mixed with his
jazzy guitar. This pair will surely keep you on your toes as you relax after a
long work day.
November 24, 2011
-Happy Thanksgiving!
The French Market will be closed, reopening Friday, Nov. 25.
November 26, 2011 -
Learn the art of the French Crêpe
Interested in learning the art of the French Crêpe? Join the Flip Crêpes team
as they teach the art of the French Crêpe during the Sweet and Savory Couples
Crêpe Class at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 at Flip Crêpes (131 North
Clinton Street, Chicago, 312-504-2541). This is a couple's class so find a
partner who wants to enjoy the delight of savory crêpes. Tickets cost $95 per
couple. Purchase your tickets online at www.flipcrepes.com.
November
26, 2011 - Enjoy a discount in time for the holidays
Sweet Miss Givings will be kicking off the holiday gifting season by offering a
10% discount with the purchase of both the "Recipe-in-a-Jar" (cookie
mix) and the "Hot Cocoa-in-a-Jar" through December 3. The
"Recipe-in-a Jar" is normally $15 and "Hot Cocoa-in-a-jar"
is normally $10. Together they will be only $22.50. Cupcakes and brownies,
normally $3.50, wil be $3.15.
What's new in November?
Here's a breakdown of what's coming to
Chicago French Market this November!
City
Fresh Market
Pre-order
your all natural Fresh Turkeys for Thanksgiving. City Fresh Market will carry
turkeys that are 10-12 pounds and 12-14 pounds
($2.49/lb.)
Delightful
Pastries
What's
Thanksgiving without the pie? Just a turkey dinner! One of Delightful Pastries
specialties is their pies. Choose from Apple, Apple Caramel, Apple Cranberry,
Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream, Cranberry Fudge, Coconut Chocolate, Key Lime,
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream, Pecan, Pecan Mocha and traditional Pumpkin Pies.
If sweet pies are not your thing, consider a savory pie as an appetizer or as a
side dish for the dinner: Salmon en Croute, Spinach Lamb Pie, Potato Pie, Swiss
Chard Red Onion Tart and Baked Brie.
Lavazza
Espression
Lavazza
Espression has a number of specialty drinks just in time for fall. Sample from
these drinks and check out the holiday specials going on in November at
Lavazza:
Pumpkin Butter
Latte: $3.45
A comforting blend of artisan crafted pumpkin butter, steamed milk, and smooth
espresso delivers the perfect flavor. Wrap your scarves around your neck and
your hands around this seasonal specialty.
Caramel Apple Cider -
Tall: $3.10, Grande $3.65, Grandissimo $3.90
Fresh apple cider infused with caramel and steamed to perfection, crowned with
whipped cream and a light caramel drizzle.
Pumpkin Choco
Èspessone™: Small $2.95, Large $3.75
The delicacy of Èspessone™, a light pumpkin mousse, is complimented by the
intensity of hot Italian drinking chocolate
Cardamom Truffle Mousse: $3.99
An artisan crafted Cardamom Mousse atop a light flourless chocolate base.
Pumpkin Chiffon Mousse: $3.99
An artisan crafted Pumpkin Mousse atop a gingersnap cookie based, crowned with
crystallized ginger.
Food Holiday
Specials
National Cappuccino Day: Cappugiro™: $3.59
Discover
the unusual with our signature Cappugiro™, an inverted cappuccino available in
orange, hazelnut, chocolate, or amaretto
National Apple Cider
Day
Caramel Apple Cider -
Tall: $3.10, Grande $3.65, Grandissimo $3.90
Fresh apple cider infused with caramel and steamed to perfection, crowned with
whipped cream and a light caramel drizzle
National Espresso Day
Èspesso™:
$2.00-$3.00
Discover a new way to enjoy your coffee. Try a past pick among TIME magazine's
best inventions, the first coffee that you can eat, created by renowned
international chef Ferran Adrià. Èspesso™ is a new dimension of
taste: the traditional coffee aroma with a unique solid consistency. Also
available in Èspesso™ Macchiato and Èspesso™ Cappuccino versions
Abbey
Brown Soap Artisan
Abbey
Brown Soap Artisan has a new soap hot off the cutter for November. It's a
wonderful round soap with pumpkin puree and seasonal spices, rich in flavor!
Les
Fleurs
Order
your Thanksgiving centerpieces or, if you are the lucky guest, don't forget to
bring flowers to the perfect hostess. Les Fleurs will be stocked with the
finest fall flowers. Centerpieces can also be enhanced by seasonal fruit
and vegetables. All arrangements and flowers come in an array of prices. We
work with your budget! Place orders by calling 312-463-1111.
Presto
Café and Grill
Presto
Café and Grill has added to their delicious Mediterranean menu: Schnitzel
Sandwich $6.99/each, Schnitzel Plate, Grilled Seasoned Chicken with Rice and
Salad ($6.99/plate), Chicken Vegetable Soup with Mini Croutons ($5.69/16 oz.),
French Onion and Spice Hummus Soups ($3.95/16 oz.), Homemade Potato Burekas
($1.99), Homemade Halva Cookies ($3) and Homemade Fruit Strudel ($4).
Saigon
Sisters
During
the month of November Saigon Sisters will be featuring special Turkey Banh Mi
($8 each). To celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau on Thursday, November 17,
Saigon Sisters will offer a Vietnamese Beef Bourguignon on French bread for $9.
Provo's Village Bake Shoppe
Don't
forget to place your Thanksgiving Pie Order. Provo's Village Bake Shoppe
specializes in Old Fashion European baked goods. Choose from Pumpkin, Apple and
Apple Caramel Pies ($5 for 6" pies and $8 for 8" pies. Pecan Pie is
$6 for 6" pies and $10 for 8"pies. To place your holiday orders
please call 312-207-1261.
Superior Nut and
Candy
What's
a holiday without local freshly roasted nuts? Choose from Select Mix Salted
Nuts (no peanuts; $6.99/lb.), Raw Walnuts or Salted Whole Almonds ($4.99/lb.),
Salted or Unsalted Cashews ($7.99/lb.) or for that perfect pecan pie, Raw Whole
and Half Pecans ($10.99/lb.). What about the cranberries for your
stuffing or side dishes? Dried Cranberries are $8.99/lb.
With perfect July weather
in the forecast for tomorrow and a fantastic chef line up, the 14th Annual Green
City Market Chef BBQ Benefit is sure to be a spectacular evening you will
not want to miss, so purchase your tickets now. The Green City Market Chef
BBQ Benefit begins 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in Lincoln Park; Tickets may be purchased online until 4 p.m at http://www.greencitymarket.org. Tickets are not available for sale at the door. The benefit showcases Chicago’s
best culinary talent cooking food with fresh and local ingredients from the Green City Market.
To complement the irresistible food served,
locally made craft beer,
wine, hand-crafted cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Tickets are still available
for purchase on the Green City Market website. General admission tickets are $125 and can be purchased until 4 p.m. day of the event.
“The Green City Market BBQ is the not to be missed event of the year for almost
every single person I know,” said Jason Hammel, chef and co-owner of Lula Café and Nightwood. “Sous chefs,
pastry chefs, executive chefs, cooks, managers, artisans,
farmers—so many who contribute to our great Chicago restaurant scene
will be there. Look around
that night and you'll see a community paying homage to the mission and vision
of Abby Mandel,
who saw so much potential in our city and the bounty of our local farms.”
