Buying food from farmers markets is a great way to support
the local economy and do your body a favor by eating some healthy produce! Skip
eating out (saves you money!) and leave the quick, frozen meals for when you’re
really pressed for time. Chicago has many, many farmers markets that take place
every day of the week and all over the city. Here are just a few of the ones
happening on the weekends!
Friday
City Farm Market Stand:
This market is really interesting because it borders two very diverse Chicago
neighborhoods: Cabrini Green and the Gold Coast, the former considered to be a
very wealthy area of the city. The farm is known for having thirty varieties of
tomatoes, along with beets, carrots, arugula, gourmet lettuces, herbs and more.
“All produce is grown in composted soil generated from various sources, such as
restaurant trimmings from some of the city’s finest kitchens.”
When? Weekly every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday
Now-September 28, 2012
1-5:30 pm
Where? River North area
1204 N.
Clybourn Ave
How do I get there? Take
the Red Line to the Clark & Division stop. Walk west along Division until you see it on
the corner of Clybourn & Division. You can also take the Brown Line and get
off at Sedgwick. Walk south along N. Sedgwick St. until Division, turn right.
Saturday
Printers Row: This market
is a great choice for travelers because it’s so close to the hostel! There’s plenty of fresh produce, baked goods,
and flowers to choose from.
When? Every Saturday
Now-October 27, 2012
7am-1pm
Where? Printers Row Park
Dearborn
& Polk
How do I get there? From
the hostel you can walk! Just make a left on State St. and then a right on
Polk.
Green City Market: This independently run, year-round farmer’s market
does more than just provide fresh food. It also promotes sustainability by offering
educational programs and free resources to shoppers and farmers. The Chef
demonstrations that take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30 am are a
market favorite. “Chefs from the finest restaurants in the city demonstrate how
to prepare meals using locally produced, seasonal ingredients from our market
farms and producers.” It’s free to
watch, but it’s standing room only so it’s first come, first served.
When? Every Wednesday
and Saturday
Now-October 31, 2012
7am-1pm
Where? Lincoln Park
1800 N.
Clark St.
How do I get there? Take the Brown Line to the stop at
Sedgwick, walk east on North Ave, and then north on Clark. Or you can catch the
Red Line and get off at the Clark & Division stop, then walk north on Clark (also known as N Sandburg Terrace).
Sunday
Logan
Square: The Chicago Reader named this farmers market “the best in the
city” in its 6/12/2012 “best of” issue! This market offers more than 50 vendors
and loads of food, music, flowers, and fun! There’s even live music on the
fourth Saturday of every month until September. If you’re still not convinced,
check out this video that gives you a virtual tour of the marketplace.
When? Every Sunday
Now-October 28, 2012
10am-3pm
Where? Logan Square
Logan
Blvd & Milwaukee Ave
How do I
get there? Take the Blue Line all the way up to the Logan Square stop.
Then just follow Milwaukee Ave. east until you stumble upon the market.
Pilsen Community Market:
Here you can find a variety of fresh produce, arts & crafts, and music in
what is considered to be Chicago’s Hispanic neighborhood. This market serves a
diverse community because it connects to other local neighborhoods like the
Near West and Lower West Side of Chicago.
When? Every Sunday
Now-October 28, 2012
9am-3pm
Where? Chicago Community Bank Parking Lot
1800 S.
Halsted
How do I get there? Take
the pink line to 18th and then walk east along 18th St.
until you come to Halsted. 18th is the main road of the Pilsen area
and is filled with history and a strong influence from the Mexican culture so
be sure to take a look around!
If you won't be visiting Chicago over a weekend, don't worry! There's plenty of farmers markets that take place during the week. Here are a couple examples (and they're right in the loop, so they're very close to the hostel).
Federal Plaza Market: Your typical farmers market selling fresh fruit, veggies, plants, and flowers.
When? Every Tuesday
Now-October 30, 2012
7am-3pm
Where? Federal Plaza
Adams & Dearborn
How do I get there? You can walk there from the hostel! Just head north on State St., then make a left on Adams.
Daily Plaza Market: Choose from a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more at this market in the heart of the city!
When? Every Thursday
Now-October 18, 2012
7am-3pm
Where? Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington
How do I get there? Once again, you can easily walk! Just head north on State St, and then turn left on Washington.
If you won't be visiting Chicago over a weekend, don't worry! There's plenty of farmers markets that take place during the week. Here are a couple examples (and they're right in the loop, so they're very close to the hostel).
Federal Plaza Market: Your typical farmers market selling fresh fruit, veggies, plants, and flowers.
When? Every Tuesday
Now-October 30, 2012
7am-3pm
Where? Federal Plaza
Adams & Dearborn
How do I get there? You can walk there from the hostel! Just head north on State St., then make a left on Adams.
Daily Plaza Market: Choose from a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and more at this market in the heart of the city!
When? Every Thursday
Now-October 18, 2012
7am-3pm
Where? Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington
How do I get there? Once again, you can easily walk! Just head north on State St, and then turn left on Washington.
*All farmers markets can also be reached by bus, so just ask the hostel information desk volunteer for more information*
Resource Links: Explore Chicago
No comments:
Post a Comment