Lunch Hour Music with Chris Goranson at the Chicago French Market this Wednesday

Wednesday January 29
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Chris Goranson

Noted Chicago jazz guitarist and Chicago French Market favorite, Chris Goranson returns 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 for the market's lunch time entertainment. Chris Goranson is a 26-year-old musician that grew up in Libertyville. Goranson is a guitar teacher with a degree in Jazz Performance from Northern Illinois University. Currently, he plays in a rock band called OurGlass, who has had several gigs at Ace Bar in Lincoln Park and Our Glass recently performance for JBTV.  

Lunch Hour Music with Annalee Hooson at the Chicago French Market Wednesday, January 15

Wednesday January 15
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Annalee Hooson

Annalee is a Jazz vocalist and guitarist keeping Jazz alive and pulsing all around Chicagoland.  She performs a classic yet modern take on Jazz, Blues, and R&B that resonates the soul of any audience. 

Performing since age 13, Annalee began her musical journey as a folk singer/songwriter with the help of her first love, Joni Mitchell. Venturing into jazz began when she started listening to artists like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. "It was the first time I couldn't sing something back on the first try. It was a challenge, I was curious, and so I fell in love." Since then, Annalee has continued to dive into the world of jazz and all its variations. "I have so much to learn and this music never ceases to show me that." Her album "Seul" came out in summer of 2010, a compilation of standards and Annalee's original music. Since then she has released a Christmas album (2011) and her most recent solo album "Color Blind Love" (2012).

Annalee, who is a market favorite, captivates audiences of all ages with its effortless balance of old and new. Annalee comes to the Chicago French Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. , Wednesday, January 15. You won't want to miss this performance, make sure to stop by and enjoy the sound.

Looking for the perfect dish to warm you up during the winter doldrums? Visit Klay Oven Kitchen

January specials: 

Chicken Biryani and Tandoori Chicken (both $7.50 each). Chicken Biryani is a popular aromatic basmati rice dish loaded with fabulous spices like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, coriander, cumin and mint. It's a regal dish, fit for a king and was probably eaten by many too! This makes the perfect one-dish meal for when you have company or to enjoy alone. 

The second January special, Tandoori Chicken is chicken marinated in yogurt with added numerous spices, a traditional tandoori delight. The name comes from the type of cylindrical clay oven, a tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared. It's all authentic and fresh at Klay Oven Kitchen (inside Chicago French Market, 131 N Clinton, 60661). 

Superior Nut and Candy is offering Holiday Gift Packs

Whatever the occasion – holiday party, home entertaining, family, friend and employee gifts – there's something for everyone at Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306) this December.

 

Superior Nut and Candy is offering Holiday Gift Packs from $4.95 to $20.95 or you can design your own.   Choose from freshly roasted nuts or add in chocolate covered nuts, raisins or your favorite treat.  Perfect for corporate, hostess gifts or just a small thank you to recognize the people in your life.  Don't' forget your teachers or postman.

Shop Oh Olive! for all of your unique gift baskets, corporate gifts and more

Shop Oh Olive! for all of your unique gift baskets, hostess gifts, wedding favors, corporate gifts and more. Oh Olive! offers beautiful baskets and complimentary gift wrapping.

 

Sugar, spice and everything nice for your holidays.  Treat yourself and your friends to Galena Garlic Spice Blends, special 5 for $30, a $5 savings.

 

Also on special during December, buy your favorite ultra-premium olive oil and a dipping spice blend and save $2 on your purchase.

 

Holiday Mulled wine with Bisschopswijn Mulled Wine & Cider Spices. Everyone can enjoy the recipe by using this amazing spice blend to flavor apple juice, cider, or cranberry juice and serve hot.  Recipes included with purchase, $12.95. Bisschopswijn spices steeped with fruit juices, wine and brandy make a delicious, fragrant hot drink for the holidays.

 

 

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.

 

Introducing... Little Goat Catering!

Introducing... Little Goat Catering! 

 

Whether you're planning a luncheon or hosting a meeting at your office, let Little Goat Bread cater your event. Chose from many of Little Goat Bread's menu items, including sandwiches, chips, salads, bagels and cream cheese, pastries, and cookies. Fill out the inquiry online at littlegoatchicago.com/bread/catering, or just give them a call at  312-600-9601 to place an order. Please make sure to place your order at least 72 hours in advance. Email catering@littlegoatchicago.com with general questions.

 

Coming soon... the Sloppy Goat.

A squish squash bun piled high with savory sloppy goat and topped with a tangy rosemary slaw.

 

 

Lillie's Q has a unique gift set that is sure to bring a smile this season

Whatever the occasion – holiday party, home entertaining, family, friend and employee gifts – there's something for everyone at Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306) this December.

 

Looking for a great gift for the barbecue fanatic in your life? Lillie's Q has a unique gift set that is sure to bring a smile this season - a box of six homemade sauces ($50, box included). Select all six of its homemade mouth-watering varieties or build your own gift box with any 6 flavors as you like.

Don't forget the fresh flowers and Poinsettias for this very special holiday season

Les Fleurs has created a Christmas Wonderland at the Chicago French Market and would like to do the same for you.  Come see its creative decorations including a beautiful Christmas Peacock Tree and  Platinum Christmas Tree staged by a fireplace, all for sale.  Let Les Fleurs create an exquisite custom gift or pickup a beautiful handmade glass ornament from Poland.  Many of Les Fleurs gift items are unique one of a kind. For the Francophile in your life, pick up a glitzy Eiffel Tower ornament, and of course, don't forget the fresh flowers and Poinsettias for this very special season. Orders can be made by calling  312-463-1111.

 

 

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

 

 

Fumare Meats & Deli will be featuring two European specialty items this December

Fumare Meats & Deli wants to bring back "Old World" traditions and will be featuring two European specialty items this December. Swedish Potato Sausage (Potatis Korv), is a fresh sausage made with ground pork and beef that is mixed with potatoes, onions, salt and pepper, $7.99/lb - This sausage is traditionally eaten during the Christmas season. Fumare also will be featuring Fresh Polish Blood Sausage, $5.99/lb - Blood Sausage is one of the most popular food items across the world and is an unusual butcher's delicacy made by cooking blood or dried blood with a filler, such as pork or other meats, which gives the sausage its dark color.

 

City Fresh Market "Party Trays" will help make hosting holiday parties easy.

Whatever the occasion – holiday party, home entertaining, family, friend and employee gifts – there's something for everyone at Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306) this December.

 

City Fresh Market "Party Trays" will help make hosting holiday parties easy. Choose from Fruit, Veggie or Cheese; trays are custom made and priced accordingly.

 

City Fresh Market also has added a variety of homemade cakes, only $29.99 each, as well as cake by the slice for $3.99 each.  All cakes are shaped in City Fresh Market's signature square shape for easy cutting and to insure that everyone gets a similar piece.

 

City Fresh Market Fishmonger Eric is ready for all of your holiday fish needs. The fish market offers a variety of fresh seafood, including live lobster, and fish and daily specials.

 

Abbey Brown Soap Artisan has introduced three new Chicago Neighborhood soaps

Abbey Brown Soap Artisan at the Chicago French Market has introduced three new Chicago Neighborhood soaps, just in time for holiday gift giving. Featuring three neighborhoods, West Loop, Gold Coast and West Town, soaps are a wonderful gift to keep on hand and to use as stocking stuffers. Neighborhood soaps are creatively wrapped and offer some of Abbey Brown's most popular scents. Neighborhood soaps are priced at $5 each. Also new for the season is its Chocolate Mint soap priced at $8.50.

Enjoy Lunch Hour Music with Lee Barrie at the Chicago French Market today!

Saturday, November 30
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Lee Barrie

Link to sample music

 

Lee Alec Barrie is a contemporary jazz guitarist whose style has been compared to Larry Carlton, Chuck Loeb and other popular contemporary jazz guitarists.  Barrie was professional by age 14, starting out with a teenage rock band, playing Beatles, Beach Boys and Chuck Berry tunes plus some classic R&B.

 

These early musical relationships lasted well into his twenties and he had the privilege of recording with Lipps Inc., a Minneapolis-based band best known most for its number one hit "Funkytown" in the late 70's. Barrie's evolution as a guitarist was accelerated when he began to experiment with a Roland guitar synthesizer, which allows his electric guitar to take on the sound of a wide range of instruments. He now has the opportunity to solo as a saxophonist, flutist, organist, violinist and many others, all while playing on the guitar. He chooses the instrument based on the style and mood of the song.

 

Barrie's idea for a "virtual band project," in which he plays solo over his pre-recorded jazz backing tracks, evolved naturally. Having taken a break from professional performances for a number of years, he became a self-taught jazz pianist, which gave him the technical and musical skills to arrange and record his own instrumental backing tracks at his home recording studio.

 

A lunch hour featuring the live music of Lee Alec Barrie, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 30 is sure to be an energizing and memorable experience.

Celebrate National Cashew Day November 22 and Enjoy A Delightful Pastries Sinful Congo Bar

November 22 is earmarked as National Cashew Day and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by chowing down on a sinful Delightful Pastries Congo Bar. Start with a base of Graham Cracker crumbs topped with bittersweet chocolate, homemade caramel, coconut, macadamia nuts and cashews, it doesn’t get any better than this. It’s a bargain indulgence at $3.50 per bar.

For more information about Delightful Pastries, including catering, delivery, and wholesale services, please send an email to info@delightfulpastries.com or visit the website at www.delightfulpastries.com.

Enjoy Lunch Hour Music with Steve Justman at the Chicago French Market today!

Wednesday, November 20
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Steve Justman

Link to sample music

 

Folk musician Steve Justman joins the lunchtime crowds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. November 20. Justman has been performing Americana, folk, and popular music in the Chicago area and the neighboring Midwest region for many years. He is a collector of songs as well as other artifacts of Americana. Influenced by entertainers of all types, Steve showcases his collection of songs in his performances, singing and interpreting a mix of traditional and popular folk, pop standards, and classic country that people might know while focusing on connecting with his audience and pure entertainment.

 

He has performed and appeared live on WGN radio on Rick Kogan's Sunday Papers show as well as WDCB Public Radio's Folk Fest with Lilli Kuzma. He also has appeared on Internet and college radio stations as well as local cable television. Chicago French Market is excited for his return.

Sam's Gourmet Lasagna Introduces New Steak & Potato Lasagna; Holiday Catering Orders

Sam's Gourmet Lasagna introduces its new lasagna, Steak & Potato Lasagna.  The Steak & Potato Lasagna will be featured on November 13 with sample tastings and packaged "to go" for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

November is a great time to place orders for lasagna and pasta for corporate events, family gatherings and more with Sam's Gourmet Lasagna & Pasta for the holiday season.  This month's featured gourmet lasagnas and pastas include: Mande's Mac N Cheese; Lasagna selections - Ground Turkey, Vegetable, Chicken, and Sausage. Deadline for placing holiday orders is Friday, November 22.

 

Sam's Gourmet Lasagna offers daily Hot Grab n Go Specials. Purchase hot, out the oven (Ground Turkey, Sausage, Vegetable, or Chicken) lasagna for original price and a second lasagna costs just $5. 

 

Sam's offers complimentary samples daily at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661) from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.samsgourmetlasagna.com 

Oh Olive! features Wild Mushroom and Sage Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Getting in the mood for Thanksgiving and all the holidays? 

Stop at Oh Olive! French Market and sample its delicious Wild Mushroom and Sage extra virgin olive oil. Oh Olive! suggests drizzling the Wild Mushroom and Sage extra virgin olive oil over turkey before roasting and using it to make delicious and unique rye bread turkey dressing.  Oh Olive! chefs also suggest serving a side of Cinnamon Pear Sweet Potatoes. Recipes are available at Oh Olive! at the French Market. Enjoy a special 10 percent discount on shopping any Wednesday in November.  Just say, "I love Oh Olive!" to get the discount.

Oh Olive! is a vendor in the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306). For more information, visit http://oholive.com

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.

EJ Sushi Introduces Bento Boxes at Chicago French Market

EJ Sushi is now selling Bento Boxes, a single-portion home-packed meal that is common in Japanese cuisine. A traditional bento holds rice, fish or meat, with pickles, cooked vegetables, usually in a box-shaped container. These containers are made of hand crafted lacquer ware.  EJ Sushi Bento Box contains Ginger Salad or Cucumber Salad and Miso Soup with Teriyaki Beef $10.95 or Teriyaki Chicken $9.95.

 

EJ Sushi is a vendor at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306). For more information, click here.