November 1 to November 17- Pie
Tasting from Delightful Pastries
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Complimentary
Taste and discover what pie you
would like to serve for Thanksgiving, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. November 1-17. Delightful Pastries will be sampling several
pies including the traditional Pumpkin, Apple and Pecan to Apple Caramel, Cranberry
Fudge and Key Lime Pie; just to name a few. Once you decide on your favorite,
the friendly staff will be happy to place your order so this task can be checked
off your holiday to-do list.
November 8 & 28– Rush Hour Music with Patricia Spaeth
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. Complimentary
Patricia Spaeth, pianist, accordionist and more, comes to Chicago
via Seattle and points in-between. She plays an encyclopedic array of styles from
Contra-dance to Klezmer, Finnish to French, Broadway to Swing and Tango to Ragtime. Dance students at the Joffrey Ballet, Ballet
Chicago, Lou Conte Studios and Northwestern University get a few non-classical
surprises when Spaeth plays their class. She returns to the Chicago French
Market with her signature accordion, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. November 8, playing
well-known French tunes. Spaeth will be back for a lunch time special, 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. November 28.
November 9 - Vanille Patisserie Re-Grand Opening
7 p.m. to 7:30 pm
Vanille Patisserie is celebrating
its Grand Re-Opening and its One Year Anniversary in its newly decorated space
at the Chicago French Market. Throughout the day, receive free coffee with a
purchase; enjoy samples of your favorite items or that special treat you’ve
always wanted to taste. Also, Vanille will be sampling three amazing pies for
Thanksgiving; Pumpkin with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Apple with Coconut Streusel
Topping and Pecan. Preorders are encouraged since the pies are a coveted seasonal
item and are quick to sell. The 10 inch pies are $26 each or any two pies for
$47. Vanille will be taking orders until Tuesday November 20. There will be
games, activities and prizes to win! Don’t miss the fun!
November 10 - Vanille Patisserie Re-Grand Opening
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10 p.m. to 1 pm Free Cookie Decorating
and Face Painting for kids
11 a.m. Holiday Tart Demonstration
Vanille Patisserie continues the
celebration of its Grand Re-Opening and its newly decorated space at the
Chicago French Market. Throughout the day, receive free coffee with a purchase;
enjoy samples of your favorite items or that special treat you’ve always wanted
to taste. Also, Vanille will be sampling three amazing pies for Thanksgiving;
Pumpkin with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Apple with Coconut Streusel Topping and
Pecan. Preorders are encouraged since the pies are a coveted seasonal item and
are quick to sell. The 10 inch pies are
$26 each or any two pies for $47.
Vanille will be taking orders until Tuesday November 20. Plus, there
will be free cookie decorating and face painting for kids from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. and a Holiday Tart Demonstration at 11 a.m. that you won’t want to miss.
There will be games, activities and prizes to win! Don’t miss the fun!
November 14 –Lunch Hour Music with Erich McMann
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
Erich McMann grew up locally from
a musical family. After years of traveling and performing all across the country,
with several bands and projects; McMann moved back to Chicago to work full-time
as a musician. He has been playing with several local bands including The Shreds of Evidence, Slow Hand, Just Enuff, The Everly
Hillbillies, The Rockets and an
original Folk side project with his sister and a few old High School friends
called Smith & McMann. As a
songwriter Erich has had his material recorded and performed by emerging
country artist Brian Clayton, The R&B Brothers and The Phil Angotti Band. Come hear this talented musician during your
lunch hour, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. November 14.
November 15 – Beaujolais Nouveau
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Complimentary
It’s time to celebrate the
Beaujolais Nouveau with a special wine tasting at the Chicago French Market. This French tradition begins, midnight on the
third Thursday in November. Beaujolais Nouveau is a young wine from the fields
in France. 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, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. stroll through the market and
experience 29 unique vendors’ specialties, with live music.
November 20 – Holiday Wine Tasting with Pastoral Artisan Cheese,
Bread and Wine
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary
If you have been put on wine duty
this holiday season you are in luck. Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine is
having a special Holiday Wine Tasting, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. November 20. At
the event you can learn about and taste wines perfect for the holiday season,
leaving you with a thorough knowledge of which wines to pick up.
November 22 – Chicago French Market is Closed Thanksgiving Day
November 26 to December 21 – Marche
de Noel
8: a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Complimentary
A traditional French Christmas
Market is coming back to the Chicago French Market. Marche de Noel will
encompass rotating visiting artisans selling unique holiday gifts. They will
display and sell their wares daily, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. November 22 through
December 21st.
This special holiday feature provides
an unique holiday atmosphere and shopping options, helping you cross everyone off
your holiday list. Artists will sell jewelry, kid’s items, wall decor,
photographs, toys and more gift options. The Chicago French Market vendors also
will feature new holiday items, during this time.
The Marche de Noel is believed to
have begun in Dresden, Germany in 1434 under the reign of Fredrick II of
Saxony. The Marche de Noel first began in France in the city of Strasbourg where
it is still held today. The holiday market has continued ever since in France
and in many other cities throughout Europe.
This Thanksgiving all your shopping needs can be met at City Fresh
Market at the Chicago French Market. The only European market located in
downtown Chicago is now taking orders for its fresh, all-natural 10-12 pound
turkeys. With City Fresh’s abundance of fresh produce you also can pick up
ingredients for your favorite sides; whether your Thanksgiving dinner tradition
calls for sweet potatoes, greens, cranberry sauce or more. The City Fresh team
of bakers provides an exceptional selection of European pastries for dessert. To order your turkey stop into the Chicago
French Market or call (312) 575-0230.
Fresh holiday pies might be one of
the best things about Thanksgiving. Delightful Pastries offers 15 different
specialty pies to choose from this fall season. Some of the delicious varieties
include Apple Caramel, Chocolate Cream, Cranberry Fudge, Coconut Chocolate,
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream and Pecan Chocolate. The traditional favorites of
Apple, Pumpkin, and Pecan Pie also are available. Delightful Pastries also has
an impressive selection of savory pies, as an unique side dish option this
Thanksgiving. Choose from Salmon en Croute, Spinach Lamb Pie, Potato Pie, Swiss
Chard Red Onion Tart or a Baked Brie. If you weren’t tempted yet, you can’t
pass up Delightful’s new seasonal brownie. The Pumpkin Cayenne Brownie combines
traditional fall ingredients with a surprising fiery punch. The holiday sweet
pies range in price from $20 to $28, and the savory items range from $18 to
$56. Thanksgiving orders will be taken up to Wednesday, November 21 by calling (312)
234-9644. 
