Look for Delightful Pastries at Outdoors Markets All Summer Long

After being cooped up all winter, it is time to get outside and celebrate summer with Delightful Pastries.

Delightful Pastries is hitting the streets and will be seen all over town at local Farmer’s Markets. Beat the heat with chilled desserts and drinks, as well as Delightful Pastries’ popular pierogi and delicious sandwiches on croissants made with real butter, all being sold across town at different markets. Grab lunch while shopping and enjoy Delightful Pastries Thanksgiving, Polish or Big Fish sandwich. You can find Delightful Pastries at Argyle Night Market, Lincoln Square Market, Daley Plaza Market, Division Street Market and Independence Park Market this summer, so keep your eyes peeled for them…your sweet tooth will thank you.

Westfield French Market, now running every Thursday through September

The Westfield French Market is now open every Thursday from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. through September.  The outdoor market, located near Macy’s, offers a variety of artisan products including fresh produce, breads and cheeses and gifts for the home and family. 

This is the first time Westfield and Bensidoun USA have partnered together in an effort to create a completely new shopping experience for Chicagoland customers.  By adding the artisan outdoor market and selling fresh and local goods, Westfield’s goal is to create a greater sense of community in the area which includes residents of Chicago and surrounding suburban areas, as well as Westfield retailers.  In supporting the French market and participating vendors, Westfield hopes to provide a greater recognition and appreciate for local artisans.  For more information on the upcoming French Market at Westfield Old Orchard, call 847-673-6800

French Market coming to Westfield Old Orchard

Westfield Old Orchard and Bensidoun USA are partnering to bring a Parisian style street market to the high end shopping center. Starting in June, the outdoor market located near Macy’s will house a plethora of artisan vendors selling everything from fresh produce, breads and cheeses to other local artisanal products.  Also available will be unique gifts for the home and family. 

This is the first time Westfield and the French Market have partnered together in an effort to create a completely new shopping experience for Westfield customers.  By adding the artisan outdoor market and selling fresh and local goods, Westfield’s goal is to create a greater sense of community in the area which includes residents of Chicago and surrounding suburban areas, as well as Westfield retailers.  In supporting the French market and participating vendors, Westfield hopes to provide a greater recognition and appreciate for local artisans.  

The market is set to begin 2 pm – 7 pm every Thursday starting in June and running through September.  For more information on the upcoming French Market at Westfield Old Orchard, call 847-673-6800.

Chicago French Market Vendors Go Outdoors Saturday, July 31

Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago; 312-575-0306) vendors usually enjoy the luxury of being indoors, but this weekend, several vendors hit the Clinton Street sidewalk for a special Outdoor Market! Join vendors Produce Express, Les Fleurs and Pop This! from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 31 as they offer their goods outside.

Stop by the outdoor vendors on your way in to the market for your regular weekend grocery shopping. For more information on Chicago French Market and to sign up for the newsletter, visit www.chicagofrenchmarket.com.

Don't forget to join Belgian fry shack Frietkoten for a special Belgian Beer & Fry Tasting from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 5. Sample six different varieties of Belgian beers, PLUS an order of Belgian fries served with traditional ketchup and mayo and a choice of one sauce. Tickets are $15 each and will be available for purchase at the event.

Pasta lovers, don't forget to visit Chicago French Market's newest vendor, Fasta Pasta, serving fresh, made-to-order pasta for those on the go in less than two minutes.

For more information, visit www.chicagofrenchmarket.com. Follow Chicago French Market on Twitter and Facebook.