Westfield French Market comes to a close September 27

The Westfield French Market comes to a close Thursday, September 27.  However, as summer winds down, a slew of garden-fresh produce are coming into season. Radicchio, plums, winter squash and turnips are some vegetables that are harvested fresh in September and are available now towards the close of Westfield’s French Market. Other end of summer crops includes apples, Asian pears, and peaches.

Westfield Old Orchard’s French Market provides consumers a convenient choice to buy the season’s ripest produce in their Thursday market. You’re invited to enjoy the last days of the market from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Thursday in September. The European-style market will offer artisan food, jewelry and gift items for the home from local and national vendors including B True Bakery, Hahn Bakery, KAP Farm, Organo Gold Coffee, The Blue Olive, Fraternite, Notre Dame, Provence Imports,Twin Garden Farms, and The Bakeman.

Up and coming country/folk singer and songwriter, Erich McMann will be holding a special performance at the Westfield French Market September 20.  Come and enjoy a free concert showcasing songs from his debut album "The Last American Songbook." Get the chance to meet the Chicago-native and get a free copy of his recently release album.

For those end of summer shoppers still looking to enjoy the market, Westfield has added ‘dots’ to all the maps and directories around the shopping center to guide guests to the French Market area.  A-frame signs also have been placed at five of the major entrances to help navigate eager market shoppers through the center.

The Westfield French Market is located near Macy’s by the Koi Pond. For more information, call 847-673-6800.

Westfield French Market continues to grow, adding new vendors

The Westfield French Market is off to a rewarding start as the European-style, Bensidoun USA backed outdoor market adds new vendors and welcomes area patrons as they flock to enjoy the market’s offerings. 

Added to the growing list of vendors including B True Bakery, Hahn Bakery, KAP Farm, Organo Gold Coffee, The Blue Olive, Fraternite and Notre Dame. Also joining the line-up are Provence Imports, featuring table linens direct from Provence; Twin Garden Farms, bringing to the market their Mirai Corn, and The Bakeman which will offer gluten free products, most notably the Zen Brownie. 

To make the trip to the market easier for shoppers, Westfield has recently added ‘dots’ to all the Maps and Directories around the shopping center to guide guests to the French Market area.  A-frame signs also have been placed at five of the major entrances to help navigate eager market shoppers through the center.

The Westfield French Market is open every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. through September and is located near Macy’s by the Koi Pond. It offers a variety of local artisan products including fresh produce, breads and cheeses and gifts for the home and family. For more information, call 847-673-6800.

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

Celebrate Dads and Grads with Westfield Old Orchard

With Father’s Day just around the corner and high school and college graduates off to start the next phase of their lives, the question at hand seems to be: “What can I get them that they’ll love?”  With the incredible selection of retailers offered by Westfield Old Orchard (Skokie Boulevard & Old Orchard Road, 847-673-6800), gift-giving for your dad or grad can be simple and fun. 

 

Yes, sometimes it’s difficult to shop for dad, but Westfield Old Orchard makes it easy with great gift ideas for every dad’s taste. For the fashion conscious dad, sophisticated specialty retailer Brook Brothers pulls out all the stops.   Get him the Silver Train Cuff Links for $195 and he’ll look dapper all the way to the office.  If dad is one that lives in the gym and loves to stay in shape, Westfield Old Orchard Finish Line has a huge variety of options for him.  The Reebok ZigRee Trek Running Shoe is perfect for his next 5K run for $114.99 or get him the Nike Free 4.0 V2 Running Shoe; a Finish Line exclusive for only $89.99. 

Dad has a skin care regimen too!  Help him get his youthful glow back with a set of custom selected products from The Art of Shaving.  Gift him with The Art of Shaving Skin Care Kit which includes Facial Wash, Facial Scrub, Moisturizer, and After-Shave Mask® for $65.  Or, he can get that super close shave he loves with the Fushion Contemporary Shaving Set in Black or Ivory for $255.

Who doesn’t love supple leather goods?  Dad is no exception, so perhaps set your sights on the Leather Snap Case for his iPad for $145, or the Alpha Large Soft Leather Travel Satchel for $575 from world renowned leather retailer Tumi.

Let’s not forget about the grads!  As they embark on new adventures wouldn’t it be nice, if they take a wonder gift along for the ride? For the sentimental graduate who’ll always want something to remember her good times at school, Westfield’s Pandora offers the LP WG, pavé bracelet, 0.14ct for $770 available in Sterling Silver or 18k Rose Gold.

College-bound graduates will have something to write home about for graduation if they un-wrap the new Macbook Air notebook.  Available at Westfield’s Apple Store, it starts at $999. Or, send your grad off to college with something to make their dorm room feel more like home with fun gifts from Crate and Barrel like a set of 18^th Street Dinnerware for $39.95 or a color 4’ x 6’ area Zak Rug for $299.