Lavazza Espression suggests Peppermint Bark Mocha for the cold January days

Savor the season with Lavazza Espression.  

Wrap your scarfs around your neck and your hands around a seasonal specialty:

Peppermint Bark Mocha: 
Decadent Italian drinking chocolate infused with peppermint bark and combined with espresso and steamed milk. $3.95-4.95

Friday's Gift
Treat yourself to a free espresso beverage every Friday with the purchase of a pound of whole bean coffee.

Lavazza Espression is inside the Chicago French Market (131 N Clinton, 60661). 

Lavazza Espression offers Limited Edition Holiday Espresso Cups this December

Lavazza Espression

Eggnog Latte:

A nostalgic blend of eggnog, espresso, and steamed milk, topped with a light dusting of nutmeg

$3.40-$4.20

 

Peppermint Bark Mocha:

Decadent Italian drinking chocolate infused with peppermint bark and crowned with whipped cream

$3.95-$4.95

 

Limited Edition Holiday Espresso Cups

Brew up some holiday cheer with Lavazza's limited edition espresso cups!

Add a pound of your favorite espresso or a Lavazza Espression gift card for a perfect present for any occasion! $9.95

 

 

Lavazza Espression Features Pumpkin Specials This November

 

 

Pumpkin Cheese Cake $4.50

 

Pumpkin, Butter Pecan, and Sea Salt Caramel GelatoSingle Scoop: $2.60
Double Scoop: $3.95
Gelato Pint:  $8.95

 

Pumpkin Butter Latte $3.65
A nostalgic blend of artisan crafted pumpkin butter, steamed milk, and smooth espresso. Wrap your scarves around your neck and your hands around this seasonal specialty.

 

Pumpkin Butter $5.95

 

Caramel Apple Cider $3.10-$3.90
Fresh apple cider infused with caramel and steamed to perfection.

 

Lavazza is a vendor in the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306). For more information, visit their vendor page.

Chicago French Market - Lavazza Espression's Signature Blendissimo®.

Lavazza Espression

Lavazza Espression is introducing the Signature Blendissimo®. The Blendissimo®, an extraordinary blend of fresh ingredients made with passion, is available in 3 flavors. $4.85-$5.45.

 

Salty Caramel Blendissimo®

The natural peanut flavor complemented by the decadence of caramel blended with vanilla gelato, espresso, and ice.

Strawberry & Marshmallow Blendissimo®

The natural flavor of fresh strawberry combined with the playfulness of marshmallow blended with vanilla gelato, espresso, and ice.

Banana & Chocolate Blendissimo®

The natural flavor of fresh banana and the pleasure of chocolate are blended with vanilla gelato, espresso, and ice.

Lavazza – The Official Supplier of Wimbledon

Lavazza – The Official Supplier of Wimbledon

Congratulations to Lavazza. They are the official coffee supplier of Wimbledon

http://www.lavazza.com/corporate/opencms/en/lavazza-world/events/wimbledon-2013/

Lavazza and Wimbledon: The perfect match of taste - from June 3rd, 2013 through July 7th, 2013 Purchase three pounds of whole bean coffee, and receive your complimentary Limited Edition Wimbledon Espresso Cup (*offer valid while supplies last).

Lavazza Espression Supports Earth Day by Free Coffee Mondays

In honor of Earth Day, customers who bring in an Espression Travel Mug can receive a free hot or iced ¡Tierra! and coffee every Monday throughout the month of April. This offer will be at the Chicago French Market’s Lavazza Espression. Not only are you participating in Earth Day, but ¡Tierra! Blend coffee is a Rainforest Alliance Certified blend, allowing you to celebrate Earth Day in a sustainable way.

Lavazza Espression Introduces New March Beverages

Lavazza Espression will be showcasing three beverages during March:

Espresso Monterosa ($3.59)

A delicate concoction of custard and berry compote artfully combined with espresso and whipped cream.

Espresso Melba ($3.59)

Espresso combined with peaches, Italian drinking chocolate and Amaretto chips crowned with whipped cream.

Gelato Melba ($5.55)

Vanilla gelato layered with peaches, Cioccolata Italiana and amaretto chips crowned with whipped cream.

Lavazza Espression’s New Strawberry Èspessone and Oscar Party Treats

Lavazza Espression at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago; 312-207-0500) is featuring two special Valentine specials, the Strawberry Èspessone™ and a gift with purchase promotion.

Strawberry Èspessone™ (small $2.95 – large 3.75)

It’s love at first taste with a fresh and velvety strawberry foam layered over decadent Italian drinking chocolate or a smooth espresso shot.

Lovely Shopper Promotion

Receive a complimentary “Falling in Love with Coffee” Shopper tote with the purchase of a pound of whole bean coffee ($13.50 - $14.75) through February 14.

Chicago French Market Fumare and Lavazza Espression adds new menu items

Fumare has expanded its breakfast menu to offer seasonal fruit pancakes, homemade waffles and Pastrami-infused hash browns in addition to its widely popular egg sandwiches.  Owners Richard and Joan McCracken ensure the use of the freshest ingredients for the hearty new breakfast options.  Don’t forget about the bagels and cream cheese which also are still available; and what’s a bagel without fresh lox?   Breakfast is available starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

This October, Lavazza Espression will be celebrating fall flavors by featuring some new seasonal menu items.

Pumpkin Butter Latte
Savor the season with a comforting blend of artisan crafted pumpkin butter, steamed milk, and smooth espresso. A 12 oz. latte is available for $3.45

Cardamom Truffle Mousse
An artisan crafted cardamom mousse layered over a light flourless chocolate cake. Now available for $3.95.

Pumpkin Chiffon Mousse
An artisan crafted pumpkin mousse layered over a gingersnap cookie crust, crowned with crystallized ginger. Now available for $3.95.

LAVAZZA Espression coffee promotion at Chicago French Market

Chicago French Market's LAVAZZA Espression will be hosting its “Falling in Love with Coffee” promotion through September 6.

Purchase a Kilo of whole bean coffee with a MasterCard and receive a complimentary limited edition coffee tin.

Chicago French Market August Specials and Features

Abbey Brown Soap Artisan

 Abbey Brown Soap Artisan, the Chicago French Market vendor that creates handmade natural Olive Oil soaps, soothing body oils and relaxing bath essentials, is now launching a men’s line called Terra Firma.  Terra Firma will debut featuring 5 soaps with matching soaks (bath salts). 

The new soaps will feature masculine scents including Coastal, Territory, Zone, Ground and Terrain.  All products are created and packaged with men in mind and will offer larger bars made with natural oils and great packaging designs.

For the month of August, Abbey Brown Soap Artisan will be offering a 10% discount when you purchase one soap bar and matching soak from the new men’s line.   

Lavazza Espression

Lavazza Premium Espresso will be offering the Blendissimo® as its feature drink for the month of August.

This unique coffee-based frappe features a cool blend of espresso, vanilla gelato and caramel and is topped off with whipped cream.  The Blendissimo® also is available in the following combinations:  Mocha, Orange Mocha, and Hazelnut Mocha.

 In conjunction with the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival, Lavazza Premium Espresso will be hosting the “Falling in Love with Coffee” promotion, August 24 - September 6.  Use your MasterCard to purchase a Kilo of Whole Bean Coffee and receive a limited edition Lavazza Coffee Tin.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine

If you plan on doing some summer entertaining, remember a few of the delicacies from the 2^nd Annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Fest to include in your spread.  New products from the fest are now available for sale at Pastoral.  Take home a few servings of locally produced fresh goat cheese from Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery in Urbana-Champaign.  Cheese maker Leslie Cooperband creates a super creamy goat cheese with notes of lemon and wildflowers called Fresh Chevre.  It’s sure to please your guests. 

Add artisan charcuterie from Creminelli Fine Meats in Salt Lake City to your menu.  Cristiano Creminelli learned his craft from his father and grandfather in Piedmont, Italy. Now you can enjoy their specialty meats like Calabrese, a mildly spicy Calabrian-inspired salami with a nice garlic undertone or Milano, an everyday salami with a mild but slightly peppery flavor profile.

Lastly, pull all these artisan treats together with some remarkable spreads and Tapenades.  The Gracious Gourmet in Bridgewater, CT will help you do just that with Fennel Blood Orange Tapenade. Slowly caramelized fennel and red onions mixed with Kalamata olives and blood oranges create this Sicilian inspired tapenade. Also available is the Spiced Sour Cherry Spread, a mix of whole and pureed sour Morello cherries, tart dried cherries and spices simmered in red Burgundy wine.

What's new in June at Chicago French Market!

City Fresh Market is now featuring Harczak’s Smoked Sausages (Best European Sausages).  Choose from Serbian Mild, Serbian Hot or Bosnian All Beef sausages.  Feel free to ask for a sample before you buy and you’ll see right away why it’s called “The Best”.

City Fresh Market wants to make your summer grilling easy! Check out its freshly made hamburgers & kabobs.  Also available is its fresh fish delivered daily, cleaned, filleted or butterflied at your request at no charge!

This month, City Fresh will featuring FAGE Yogurts, all flavors are only $1.99/each.




Cool off this June with Lavazza Espression’s featured drink: The Blendissimo®!

A unique coffee-based frappé that will seduce your palate with a cool blend of espresso, vanilla gelato and caramel, topped off with whipped cream.  Available in four delectable combinations:  Mocha, Hazelnut Mocha, Orange Mocha, and Caramel.

Lavazza Espression is also proud to be an international finalist in the Latté Art Competition at the Coffee Fest Chicago on Friday June 8 – 10.   Bobby Mariappuram will represent Lavazza Espression and is among 64 contestants chosen to compete head to head to produce one flawless drink to present to judges.  Judging is based on aesthetic beauty, definition, color infusion, degree of difficulty and creativity, and speed.

Oh, Olive! is celebrating Father’s Day and grilling season by offering a special on its locally grown spices, rubs and salts from the Galena Garlic Company. 

Galena Garlic Company showcases gourmet garlic’s versatility in the kitchen. For owner Laszlo Marton, “Garlic is Life.” He is involved in every step of the process, including the planting of more than 20,000 cloves by hand on two plots of land nestled in the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County in northern Illinois, an ideal location for garlic farming. Its cold winters, warm summers and rich fertile soils, in combination with the Galena Garlic Company’s organic farming practices, produce a thriving crop of garlic year after year.

The Oh, Olive! team believes these products should always be fresh and foolproof, so premium spice blends are created in small batches with every package hand-sealed.  Oh Olive! is one of only a few retailers where you can purchase these crafted spices, rubs and salts.   Choose from a wide variety at the Chicago French Market and for the month of June, purchase 5 packets for only $30.  Learn more at www.oo2go.com.




With so many great outdoor options for enjoying summer in Chicago, Pastoral came up with a great way to enjoy them even more!  Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine is now offering Pastoral Picnics for Two, a picnic basket to-go option that comes complete with everything you need to enjoy a summer outing.  Whether it’s just for two or a group, Pastoral has you covered. Choose from one of five baskets for only $39.99, and don’t forget the wine and craft beers to complement your picnic.  To order, call Pastoral at (312) 454-2200 at least 6 hours in advance.

Vanille Patisserie has just added new items to its menu!

Delight in the new Fraisier, a Banana cake with Vanille mousseline, Passion fruit curd and fresh strawberries with red glaze.  Try the new Graham, with Graham cracker streusel, homemade marshmallow, chocolate fudge ganache and graham cracker financier with Dark glaze. Or give the Paris Brest a try, with Pâte á choux, praline mousseline and candied hazelnuts. For more information on these new and delectable items, call (312) 575-9963.

Chicago French Market: New vendors, specials and features in April

The Chicago French Market continues to deliver and bring exciting news.   Now, it is proud to introduce its newest vendor, Spicy Monkey Soup Co., expected to open this April.

Spicy Monkey is a new and innovation soup shop that will focus on serving homemade and healthy soup and sandwich options.  All the soups at Spicy Monkey will begin with an amazing, fresh, never frozen and delicious vegetarian stock. Its stocks is simmered to perfection then restyled into its daily variety of soups. Every day Spicy Monkey Soup will offer broth, cream and tomato based soup options.  The best part about the Spicy Monkey’s homemade soups is the healthy variety of toppings.  All soups can be complemented with anything from chicken breast and bacon to pinto beans and Ditalini pasta. In addition, all of its soups can be picked up for a fresh, quick lunch or pre-ordered for an easy-delicious dinner with the family.

 Also featured on the menu, is a large selection of grilled sandwiches.  All sandwiches will be hand-made to order with meats, cheeses and breads not containing preservatives, and fresh veggies. Featured sandwiches will include Asparagus with Swiss, and Provolone and Chihuahua with Blueberry Preserves.

 For the past twenty-years, Spicy Monkey Owner Kyle Dakota has proven himself as a successful restaurateur by opening several restaurants across the country. A native of Chicago, he grew up in his Grandmother Juliet’s, kitchen. It was the time spent with his grandparents that molded his passion for cooking and his desire to create restaurants where people would feel comfortable and welcome.  “Her food always tasted amazing and she never used preservatives or non-food fillers,” he said. “That is what you will find from Spicy Monkey Soup Co., menu items that always will be crafted from real food.  Our philosophy begins with our food and continues onto everyone who steps up to our shop and even a few who just pass by.  We are excited to create a sense of community,” Dakota continues. “Our goal is to leave everyone we meet in a better place than we find them.”

Klay Oven Kitchen will be opening this April!  The well-known Indian restaurant with locations in River North and Oak Park has opened an outpost in the French Market. The restaurant sells made-to-order bowls and wraps with organic vegetables and traditional Indian sauces and chutneys, plus freshly ground spices and brewed teas.

Klay Oven Kitchen will be open beginning 7:30 a.m. To 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The space will have seating for up to 12 guests for dine-in.

Outdoor seating is now open at the Chicago French Market.  Come and enjoy the lovely Chicago spring weather and nibble on delicious menu items from the many vendors at the market!

During the month of April, Lavazza Espressoin will be featuring a new drink and two promotions:

Espresso Melba

Espresso combined with Amaretto chips, decadent Italian drinking chocolate and succulent peaches, crowned with whipped cream.

Tin promotion

Purchase a Kilo of whole bean coffee through April 20, and receive a free limited edition “Falling in Love with Coffee” Tin.

Il Regalo Del Venerdi’ Friday’s Gift

Receive a free espresso beverage with the purchase of a pound of whole beans every Friday in April.

Lastly, due to high demand, the Gene Siskel Center will be bringing back El Bulli: Cooking in Progress for a third and final screening.  Lavazza Espression will be partnering with the Gene Siskel Center to provide samples of Ferran Adrià’s Molecular cuisine at the April 26 screening of the film.  Lavazza will be serving Èspesso™, a past pick among Time Magazine’s Best Inventions (2006).

Chicago French Market introduces Chicago Raw Food’s new Takeaway Program, a weekly menu designed for people on-the-go.
RAW’s fresh and healthy new menu items are designed to be pre-ordered and picked up during your work day, and prepared to last a minimum of 5 days.  Place your orders each week by Monday before 7:30 pm and pick-up the next afternoon, or RAW can deliver to you within a 1.5 mile radius of the Chicago French Market.  The Introductory price of $130 includes a selection of five breakfast and snack items, six entrees, two salads, six savories/spreads and two desserts. 

Featured on its new menu is a variety of items including everything from lasagna to egg salad made from coconut meat, carrot and cranberry muffins and Tiramisu. A detailed list of ingredients is provided on its web site http://chicagorawfood.com/.  Also featured is a variety of dehydrated items such as signature granola and beverages like its signature green juice with collard greens, parsley, celery, lemon and ginger. The juices are served in glass bottles, as customers are encouraged to stay 'green'. They can then return the bottle for a discount off their next bottled beverage purchase (signature green Juice or velvety almond milk).

Originating from the vision of a world enjoying better health, RAW strives to deliver only the highest in quality offering fully uncooked, 100% plant-based products; through the fresh daily packaging of the simple raw goodness of nutrient-rich ingredients.  The healing mission of RAW is to raise awareness worldwide by educating patrons and make a change to the way people eat; changing taste buds, bodies and minds.

One-stop Valentine's Day shopping at Chicago French Market

Valentine’s Day is always special and Chicago French Market makes it easy to celebrate with your loved ones. All under one roof, Chicago French Market has everything you need to say, “I Love You.”

Provo’s Village Bake Shoppe, known for its European baked goods, is offering a number of heart-shaped treats for your sweetie, including individual sized Heart-Shaped Vanilla and Chocolate Cakes, both topped with chocolate frosting ($4 each); Red and Pink Heart-shaped Sugar Cookies ($1 for small, $2 for large); Assorted Red, Pink and White Butter Cookies in heart shaped containers ($4 per box); and a set of Six Heart-shaped Kolachkis with strawberry, raspberry and cherry fillings ($6). Contact Provo’s at (312) 207-1261.

Award-winning Vanille Patisserie features a Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Box filled with assorted chocolates. A small half-pound box is $27, and the large one-pound heart box is $45. Vanille also offers Pink Raspberry Eclairs for $3.50 each. Vanille’s Valentine’s Day treats are available beginning Feb. 7. Contact Vanille Patisserie at (312) 575-9963.

Pick up fresh 8 ounce Lobster Tails ($12.49 each) or King Crab Legs ($29.49 per lb.) from City Fresh Market and surprise your honey with a romantic stay-at-home dinner. Other Valentine’s specials include 1.5 lb. Live Lobster, $10.99 each; Sea Wet Scallops, $13.49 per lb.; and Blue Diamond Shrimp, $20.99 per lb. City Fresh Market is a European market with a focus on fresh poultry, fish and grass-fed beef raised without antibiotics or hormones. City Fresh also offers a variety of other meats, fruits, vegetables, cheese and meat pies, fresh-squeezed orange juice and a selection of grocery items including olive oils, vinegars, salad dressings and more. Contact City Fresh Market at (312) 575-0230 for more specials.

Stop by Lavazza Espression for a Limited Edition Cup set based and an exclusive 2011 Lavazza calendar, centered around the Valentine-appropriate theme of “Falling in Love in Italy.” Only 200 of the Limited Edition Cup sets exist in the U.S., which includes two espresso cups and saucers, two cappuccino cups and saucers, as well as four stainless steel heart-shaped spoons. The exclusive 2011 desk calendar, shot by one of the most lauded celebrity photographers, Mark Seliger, is also included in this special gift set. Celebrities featured in the 2011 Lavazza calendar include Olivia Wilde and her husband Tao Ruspoli. This limited edition gift ($39.95) is a unique surprise for your espresso loving Valentine.

Chicago Organics is selling specialized gift baskets from NOR, a Chicago-based business that sells natural and organic gifts and everyday essentials for eco-conscious lifestyles. The gift baskets range from $28 to $116 and are filled exclusively with organic and natural specialty food, gifts and travel sets with chemical-free skincare and beauty products, plus accessory items for the home.

Les Fleurs makes it easy to catch the train and surprise your sweetheart with a special floral bouquet. Customers can purchase their flowers in the morning on Valentine’s Day and Les Fleurs can prepare them for an evening pick up. Pre-made bouquets and gifts are also ready to go. No fuss, just love on the run! Les Fleurs welcomes pre-orders and delivery. Contact Les Fleurs at (312) 463-1111.

There is nothing sweeter than saying “love” with a box of chocolate. Canady le Chocolatier features luscious chocolates packaged in one pound, half pound and petite gift boxes, constructed with hand-made Thai parchment paper imprinted with an orchid and soft green leaf design. These stunning gift boxes are made exclusively for Canady le Chocolatier’s fine line of chocolates, which includes a choice of rich dark, milk or white chocolate coating with a variety of fillings, including ganache, soft caramel and sugar cream. Contact Canady le Chocolatier at (312) 454-8700.

Delightful Pastries creates authentic European pastries made with local ingredients. Choose from specially decorated vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, three types of cakes decorated to say “I Love You” and decorated butter cookies. Pastries will be boxed and ready to go. Contact Delightful Pastries at (312) 234-9644.

About Chicago French Market
Chicago French Market is a European-inspired market offering an array of local produce, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheese, wine, chocolates, pastas, artisan-made goods, specialty drinks, flowers, prepared meals and a seating area for customers. Chicago French Market’s diverse group of local vendors stay open year-round, six days per week, and is located within the new MetraMarket development at 131 N. Clinton St. (between Washington and Randolph Streets). Chicago French Market offers complimentary garage parking with entrances at 164 N. Canal St. and 165 N. Clinton St. for one hour or less with a minimum purchase of $20 or more (receipt required).

Please note that from January 2011 through May 2011, if traveling westbound on Randolph Street, the Randolph Street bridge is closed due to the Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project. The minor detour will reroute drivers to head north on Franklin Avenue, then west on Lake Street, to turn south on Clinton Street to access the garage. For more information, visit http://www.chicagofrenchmarket.com/. Follow Chicago French Market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChicagoFrenchMarket and on Twitter at @ChiFrenchMarket.