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.

Food Network's Sandwich King visits the French Market

Did you know that one of the Food Network’s newest stars is from right here in Chicago?

Jeff Mauro, also known as the Sandwich King, stopped by his hometown and the Chicago French Market to film for the second season of his show. Kurman staff was lucky enough to be able to be in on some of the taping.

Mauro and his crew stopped by Freitkoten for Belgian fries and beer, City Fresh Market to take in some great sandwich ingredients and Saigon Sisters for their twist on the hot dog. And this isn’t even the main event! The crew is stopping by again in the next month to film some of the French Market’s greatest sandwich offerings to feature on the show.

The Kurman staff attending the shoot had a great time, and we can’t wait to see the Sandwich King and crew back at the French Market!

Karen Woods and Cindy Kurman with the Sandwich King himself, Jeff Mauro

If you’re looking for a great sandwich at the Market to tide you over until this episode of Sandwich King airs, check out the amazing pastrami sandwich from Fumare!

Fumare's incredible pastrami sandwich

This sandwich has gotten great reviews recently from TimeOut Chicago, Serious Eats and food personality Steve Dolinsky.

But make sure to stop by early…these sandwiches don’t last all day!