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 Anselmo Marquez at the Chicago French Market this Saturday

Saturday January 25
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Complimentary
Anselmo Marquez

Singer and solo guitarist Anselmo Marquez has played a variety of music genres for more than 35 years. His repertoire includes pop, rock, jazz, classical, folk, blues, Latin and flamenco music.   This will be Anselmo first time playing at the Chicago French Market. He performs frequently at the Mecenat Wine Bistro in Western Springs and has performed at the French Market in Western Springs and Lisle.  Anselmo also performs with rock and blues bands as a lead guitarist and singer. You can catch Anselmo at the Chicago French Market 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 25.

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.

 

Wednesday, October 23 Lunch Hour Music - Chris Goranson11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary

Noted Chicago jazz guitarist and Chicago French Market favorite, Chris Goranson returns 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 for the market's lunch time entertainment. 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 recently performed for JBTV. Catch him from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23 at the Chicago French Market.

Saturday, October 19 Lunch Hour Music - Lee Barrie11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary

 

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.

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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"-whereby 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. October 19 is sure to be an energizing and memorable experience.

Wednesday, October 9 Lunch Hour Music - Annalee 

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary

 

Annalee, who is a market favorite, captivates audiences with her jazz infused music. She has a modern interpretation of Jazz, Blues and R&B that still remains true to each style's classical roots. Annalee's work attracts 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, October 9. You won't want to miss this performance, make sure to stop by and enjoy the sound.

Lunch Hour Music with Steve Justman at the Chicago French Market

Wednesday, September 25
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Steve Justman

Folk musician Steve Justman joins the lunchtime crowds from 11-2 p.m., March 21. Justman is a Chicago area musician who specializes in performing Americana music. He has performed in many venues in the Chicago area and is excited to return to The Chicago French Market.

Lunch Hour Music with Sipos and Rachel Young at the Chicago French Market

Wednesday, September 11
Lunch Hour Music
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sipos and Rachel Young

Chris Sipos and Rachel Young play acoustic music for the discerning listener. They delve into a multitude of genres ranging from upscale, in-vogue intonations to folk songs as haunting as the most ancient mountain hollow. A smoky jazz ballad sits beside a driving Johnny Cash-June Carter cover, while superb originals by Sipos are regularly stirred into the mix.  The duo is appealing and enjoyable on a number of levels, soothing the audience with eclectic covers, and then slowly drawing it into deeper poetic waters.

The virtuoso guitar capabilities of Chris Sipos provide superb tempo and temperament for every intricately arranged offering in the pair’s songbook. Classically trained Rachel’s celestial singing style offers the perfect vehicle for the duo’s penchant toward music that shines a light on life’s ever-changing spectrum of emotions.

Together Sipos and Young are proof positive that musical entertainment can communicate spirit and essence in a single wallop.

Delightful Pastries in Chicago Takes Homemade Sandwiches, Soups and Other Savory Specialties to a New Level of Goodness

Many delighted health conscious Chicagoans have found that Delightful Pastries, one of Chicago’s most beloved bakeries, is also the creator of wonderfully fresh homemade sandwiches and soups that are as healthy as they are delicious. Delightful Pastry’s focus on savory foods is readily apparent at two of their locations: the Delightful Pastries Café and Bakery in Old Town (1710 N. Wells St., Chicago; 312-255-0724) and the popular Delightful Pastries kiosk at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton, Chicago; 312-234-9644).

“Many of our customers bypass the sweets and instead go for our savory creations,” said partner Dobra Bielinski. “We’re more than happy to please them with a wide selection of sandwiches and soups, all made from scratch. We make these dishes with the same attention to quality and freshness as we do all of our baked goods.” Partner Robert Hawryszczuk takes pride in Delightful Pastries’ homemade offerings. “We use family recipes to make our sandwiches and soups," he said. "Even the sauces in the sandwiches, such as homemade horseradish sauce. We believe that every customer deserves the best quality food just like how we make them at home.”

All Delightful Pastries sandwich ingredients are freshly prepared in-house without preservatives or other fillers. “Our guests appreciate the fresh deliciousness of our sandwiches,” said Bielinski. “If you can imagine a sandwich where the bread is just-baked on premises, the meat is local and all natural, the bacon is lean, thick-cut and locally cured, and where the ham and pork cutlets are from a local Polish butcher, then you have a good idea as to why our sandwiches have so many fans. At the Wells location, we have vegan sour dough bread and gluten free options for those who have these special requirements.”

Sandwich favorites, available at both Delightful Pastries locations, include The Polish ($8), with Polish ham, Swiss cheese, homemade horseradish sauce, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, tomato and field greens, served on a fresh butter croissant; the Thanksgiving ($8), hand carved turkey breast, Swiss cheese, homemade horseradish, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cranberry sauce, tomato and field greens on a fresh butter croissant; The Fusion ($8), “Ceviche Style” shrimp salad, mayonnaise, spice, pickles and field greens on a fresh butter croissant, and The Three Piggly Wigglys ($10), made with Polish ham, lean crispy bacon, pan fried pork cutlet and pickles, served on an “everything” bun. Peanut butter lovers can’t resist the He Lives! ($8), with peanut butter, grape jelly, lean crispy bacon, banana, house secret sauce, all served on a fresh butter croissant.
 
Signature Specialty Sandwiches at the Wells Street location the unique B.E.L.T. Sandwich ($8.50), made with peppered bacon, egg salad, baby lettuces, tomato, and served on a homemade croissant. The Tuna Sandwich ($8.75) features Mediterranean tuna salad (with artichokes, sundried tomatoes, olives, and vinaigrette), topped with baby arugula and served on sunflower rye sourdough bread.

Delightful Pastries’ soups ($5.50 per 12 oz. serving at Wells Street Location and $4.00 per 12 oz. serving at French Market) are equally fresh and delicious, based around all natural soup stocks that are made from scratch, either chicken or vegan. “We’re pleased to offer a nice variety of freshly made soups,” said Bielinski. “Our guests have discovered that these filling, healthful recipes are perfect any time of the year. Served with our freshly baked bread, they are an amazing meal onto themselves.”

On the lighter soup side are the Chicken Noodle Soup and the chilled Gazpacho (seasonal and vegan). Heartier soups include Split Pea with Ham, New England Clam Chowder, Spring Harvest Soup, Beef Mushroom Barley and the Cream-free, Gluten-free Butternut Squash soup.

The savory collection at the both locations also include freshly baked Quiches, Frittatas and Spinach Lamb Pie, salads, and the to-die-for Pierogi, which have been Delightful Pastries signature items since the beginning.

Chicago French Market is in the June issue of Bon Appetit!

Chicago French Market earns it's place in the Top 5 Food Halls in America!

 

Congrats to our very own Cindy Kurman for getting the photo credit of the Saigon Sister's sandwich!

Today at Chicago French Market - Lunch Hour Music with Steven Justman

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary

A great way to finish up the month is to hear Steven Justman’s return to the market. The folk musician performs all around the Chicago area, specializing in American music. Justman has played in some of the most popular acoustic venues in Chicago and is happy to provide entertainment during everyone’s lunch hour.

Wednesday, April 10 – Lunch Hour Music with Chris Goranson

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary

Chris Goranson, a 25 year old musician from Libertyville, will be performing jazz music for the lunch hour at the Chicago French Market. Goranson graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in jazz performance and currently is a guitar teacher along with performing in a rock band called OurGlass.

Lunchtime Music by Annalee Hooson Wednesday, March 27

A Chicago French Market favorite Annalee Hooson is back to perform her original and easy listening cover songs. Experiencing a live performance by Hooson, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 is a perfect way to unwind during your lunch hour.