Enjoy a complimentary Pastoral "Staff Favorites" wine tasting after work!

Thursday January 23
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine - Pastoral Wine Tasting
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary

It's no secret that at Pastoral, they love wine. That's why they're excited to celebrate a selection of staff favorites for the month of January.  Stop by Pastoral at the Chicago French Market to learn why these wines made the cut and pick up a bottle or two to take home!

Romantic picnic by your fireplace? Have Pastoral Artisan fix the food for you!

This winter, escape from the cold and turn a quiet night at home into the perfect date with a picnic for two from Pastoral. Call from your office and Pastoral will have your gourmet picnic and a perfect wine pairing ready for you to take home!  

With favorites including the French Countryside to Tapas for Two, Pastoral Picnics are sure to delight. Can't find what you're looking for? Let Pastoral know what you're craving and they will help you put together the perfect picnic medley.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine recreates their 'Love Sandwich'

It's a love sandwich at Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine!

 

Pastoral is so excited Oprah chose its Truffle Cheese Trio for her Favorite Things 2013 list, that it is recreating her famous 'love sandwich,' featuring roasted local turkey breast, Sottocenere truffle cheese, lemon artichoke pesto, red onions and field greens, all served on a fresh baguette.

This one-of-a-kind sandwich is available for a limited time only!

Early Bird Shopper Alert

Beginning the week of Thanksgiving and lasting through the end of the year, Pastoral will be open for retail sales weekdays at The French Market starting at 8 a.m. for all you early bird shoppers. Lunch service will continue to start at 10 a.m. Pastoral is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, closed Sunday.

 

Chicago French Market Presents Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tastings this week

Thursday, November 21

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine
Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting  - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  
Complimentary

 

The annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau is truly an international event. Celebrate this year's arrival with Pastoral during a complimentary tasting from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21.  Be sure to ask your Pastoral cheese monger to recommend some cheese and salami to accompany this year's unique batch!

 

 

 

 

Saturday, November 23
Beaujolais Nouveau - 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Complimentary

 

It's time to celebrate the Beaujolais Nouveau at The Chicago French Market!  This French tradition begins at midnight on the third Thursday in November. You are invited to taste this 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 through the market and experience 32 unique vendors specialties.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine Showcasing Thanksgiving Wines

They would be lying if they said they weren't thinking about wine all the time. So it's no surprise that they've been thinking about their favorite Thanksgiving wine pairings since last year! Stop by Pastoral throughout the month of November to get a wine recommendation or sample some of Pastoral's Benchmark Wine selections during the week leading up to Thanksgiving. They'll help you find the right bottle for dinner, desert, or for gifts.

 

Pastoral's 2013-14 Gift Catalog is now available!

Whether you're thanking a client for their business, sending a gift to a far-away loved one, or bringing a hostess gift to dinner, Pastoral has your gifting needs covered. Stop by the store for a copy of our new catalog today! Orders can be placed in-store, online or by phone. Local delivery and nationwide shipping is available!

 

Pastoral Artisan has locations in the city as well as a vendor booth at Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306).

Pastoral Hosts a Coast to Coast Beer Toast at the Chicago French Market November 14

Thursday, November 14
Coast to Coast Toast - 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Pastoral Artisan Wine & Cheese
Beer Tasting

 

Pastoral celebrates the 32nd birthday of Vanburg & Dewulf, the innovative import company bringing Belgium's most unique and exceptional brews to the United States and will be featuring Brouwerij Slagmuylder's uber tradtional Wiktap Pater Tripel Abbey Ale.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread & Wine has expanded its Chicago French Market wine selection

The newly expanded selection includes classic expressions of the world's major wine regions and intriguing bottles from exotic locales, both popular varietals and exciting blends. From Bordeaux to Mendoza, and Merlot to Bonarda, Pastoral believes that exploring wine should be as fun, delicious and enlightening as choosing cheese. Shoppers are invited to stop by to check out the wine wall; the wines are arranged by body, from lightest to fullest, to mirror the cheeses in the display case, from the freshest to the most aged, with which they will pair well. Their knowledgeable staff is always eager to help.

Meet the Maker: Stu Waters at Pastoral Artisan - Thursday, September 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,

Meet the maker of Stu's This is Bloody Mary Mix and Stu's Sour Pickles, Stu Waters, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, September 19 and sample Stu's delicious Bloody Marys and crisp Sour Pickles during this unique complimentary tasting event.

Pastoral's German Wine Tasting - Thursday, September 12, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.,

Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread & Wine will be featuring German Wines at the Chicago French Market this September. They're celebrating wines from the Rheinhessen region of Germany all month long!  Sample these unique, refreshing wines at our FREE tasting event at  4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 12 featuring the very best of German wines. 

Chicago French Market - Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine Picnic Boxes

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine Picnic Boxes



Picnics shouldn't be work. They should be, well, a picnic!
Pastoral has taken all the work out of picnic planning with its portable, themed picnic boxes. Pastoral Picnics are perfect for a concert at Ravinia, a date in the park, or a relaxing evening in your back yard.  They’ve paired cheese, charcuterie and other accoutrements so delicious you'll be looking for reasons to picnic all year long.

Picnic basket selections include: the vegetarian Sweet & Savory; the Locavore; The French Countryside; Tapas for Two; or The Continental Picnic. Orders are available in store at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661) or by phone with up to six hours notice, or online the day before pick up. Pastoral will have the picnic, a full baguette, and even a wine pairing ready for you to go!
Online Ordering Link: http://shop.pastoralartisan.com/index.php/picnics.html

 

For more information call 312-454-2200

Chicago French Market - Thursday, August 8th Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine - Wine Tasting

Thursday, August 8th Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine - Wine Tasting
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661) will be hosting its monthly wine tasting. Taste wines from different vineyards and find new favorites.
For more information call (312) 454-2200 or visit http://www.frenchmarketchicago.com/vendor/pastoral_artisan_cheese_bread_wine

Chicago French Market - Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine's Grab n' Go Sandwiches and Baguettes

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine

With summer in full swing, there's nothing nicer on a hot Chicago day than an ice cold beer. Pastoral is featuring an expanded rotating selection of craft beers this July. 

Hungry but in a hurry for your evening commute?  Stop by Pastoral and pick up a freshly made Grab n' Go sandwich. These are perfect for the Metra ride home. Running Late? Plan ahead. You can pre-order your made-to-order pastoral sandwiches by calling or ordering on-line.

Pastoral is known for its fabulous selection of imported cheese. Why not pick up a variety, enjoy a fresh baguette, and a great bottle of wine – the perfect addition to any meal.

Chicago French Market is in the August issue of Cosmopolitan!

 

Chicago French Market earns it's place in the Four-Star Food Courts list!

Congrats to our very own Cindy Kurman for getting the photo credit of the French Market!



TODAY at the Chicago French Market

4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine will be hosting their monthly tasting.  This month’s tasting will be featuring a diverse array of craft beers that are perfect for summer fun.

 

http://www.pastoralartisan.com/events/free-beer-tasting-chicago-french-market-thursday-july-11-430-630pm

 

Rush Hour Music – Dean Milano

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Complimentary

Singer and songwriter Dean Milano engages in storytelling through his preferred medium, music. Having mastered many styles of music, Milano effortlessly moves between the musical genres of folk, country, rock, ballads, bluegrass and pop.  He spent four years touring with The New Seekers and has been the opening act for the Spencer Davis Group, Bo Diddley, The Kingston Trio in addition to many others.  Come listen from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at the Chicago French Market.