New summer menu items at Chicago French Market vendor Vanille Patisserie

The Bastille Day Celebration at Chicago French Market kicks off tomorrow at 1 p.m.  In addition to the French bubbly and performance by Greta Pope, market vendor Vanille Patisserie will be adding to the fun.  Vanille is introducing two new entremets by Chef Dimitri Fayard , which will be available to enjoy during the celebration. 

The Seyla features Lemon Mousse, red fruit compote and brown butter honey Bisquit wrapped in white chocolate and topped with fresh fruit salsa and baked meringue for $6.85

The Tarte aux Figue features baked Mascarpone cream topped with figs and an almond medley for $5.75

Enjoy them at the market or take a few home!  In addition to offering new menu items, Vanille Patisserie also will have a croquembouche on display and will be sampling mini cream puffs for patrons enjoy.  For more information visit www.frenchmarketchicago.com.

Bastille Day 2012 at Chicago French Market

Chicago French Market is hosting its annual Bastille Day celebration Saturday, July 14 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  Grab your favorite French beret and come celebrate the French National Holiday.  Bastille Day is celebrated in honor of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.  It marked the start of the French Revolution, and ultimately the freedom of the French people with the beginning of a new form of modern government. Chicago French Market is happy to celebrate this day of independence with everyone.

This year, for the third time, the fabulous international entertainer, Greta Pope, will grace the stage performing several French cabaret and English favorites including C'est Si Bon, I Love Paris, and Mambo de Paris among others.  She has delighted audiences around the world with her beautiful voice and musical styling.

Also in honor of Bastille Day, Pastoral will be celebrating with a French inspired pairing; French Cheese & Wine. The Pastoral team will guide you through a free sampling of items from farms, orchards, vineyards and distilleries from France.

Don’t miss out on the festivities!  Come and sip on French bubbly in celebration, catch once in a lifetime performances and browse the market for delicious French delicacies.

July Events at Chicago French Market

 July 4, 2012

The Chicago French Market will be closed in observance of the holiday

July 5, 2012 - Rush Hour Music with Steve Justman

4-7 p.m. FREE

Folk musician Steve Justman joins the rush hour crowds from 4-7pm. Justman is a native Chicagoan and specializes in Americana music.  He has performed in many of the best acoustic venues in the Chicago-area and is excited to return to the French Market!

 July 11, 2012 - Lunch hour Music with Annalee Hooson

11-2 p.m. FREE

Annalee Hooson will be performing many of her original songs as well some easy listening cover songs.  Break up your day and grab your coworker for this free Hump Day concert!

July 14, 2012 - Bastille Day

1-3 p.m. FREE

You are invited to this year’s Bastille Day at The Chicago French Market. 

Enjoy the French National Day sipping French bubbly and stay for an enticing cabaret performances by the famed Greta Pope. 

 July 16 - July 20, 2012 ^- LevelUp Promotion

7am -7:30 p.m. FREE

Join us for LevelUp Week at Chicago French Market July 16-20!

Pay with LevelUp at the Chicago French Market July 16-20 and get $10 off at any LevelUp business.

LevelUp is the revolutionary way to pay with your phone and get rewarded all over Chicago.  You can pay with LevelUp at over 300 businesses in Chicago, including a dozen in the Chicago French Market!

During the week of July 16, get $10 off at LevelUp businesses when you pay with your smart phone!  To redeem your $10, head to the Chicago French Market and scan one of our posters. Have questions? Ask the LevelUp staff members – who will be present at the market throughout the week.

July 19, 2012 - Rush Hour Music with Jenny Bienemann

4-7 p.m. FREE

Stop in before your commute home and enjoy several original songs performed by Jenny Bienemann.  Her lyrical song-work paired with jazz guitar creates a relaxing and wonderful concert experience.

July 25, 2012 - Lunch hour Music with Annalee Hooson

11-2 p.m. FREE

Make your lunch more enjoyable with The Chicago French Market’s free Lunch Hour Music concert. This time around Annalee Hooson will be performing cover songs as well as some originals.