A (Mostly) Veggie Affair

Rooted in Chicago since 1999, Green City Market is a 501c3 nonprofit securing the future of food bydeepening support for sustainable farmers,educating our community, andexpanding access to locally-grown food.

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<H2>ABOUT AMVA </H2>
The event will feature around 25 local chefs preparing veggie-centric dishes with GCM vendor produce. We’ll also feature some of the city’s best bartenders, brewers, and mixologists pouring drinks made with GCM ingredients and local spirits. Attendees can sample offerings, chat with chefs, learn about GCM’s mission, and savor the taste of fall in the Midwest! <A HREF="http://greencitymarket.org/calendar/event.asp?id=1297" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stay tuned to our event page</A> for chef and beverage lineup announcements. A (Mostly) Veggie Affair benefits Green City Market’s Link Matching program, which matches Link and SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar up to $15 for Link shoppers at every GCM market location. The program ensures that all community members, regardless of income level, are able to shop for fresh, local fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads that otherwise might be cost-prohibitive. 
VIP Tickets:
VIP attendees receive early entry into the event at 5:30pm, where they can chat with some of Chicago's top chefs as they set up, exclusive passed appetizers by Lisa Kalabokis of Abby's Crepes, Abra Berens of Granor Farm, Sandra Holl of Floriole, Paul Virant of Vie & Eric Mansavage of Farmhouse, and live music by the Jim Batson Jazz Duo!
<H3>Event participants include the following with more to come!:</H3>
<A HREF="https://www.publicananker.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Publican Anker</A>, <A HREF="http://www.forbiddenroot.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Forbidden Root</A>, <A HREF="http://www.cookiesandcarnitas.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cookies and Carnitas</A>, <A HREF="http://www.floriole.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Floriole</A>, <A HREF="farmhousechicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Farmhouse Chicago</A>, <A HREF="https://www.dasradler.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Radler</A>, <A HREF="www.vierestaurant.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vie</A>, <A HREF="http://www.quiotechicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Quiote</A>, <A HREF="http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/cerveceria-cruz-blanca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cruz Blanca</A>, Abby’s Crepes, <A HREF="badhunter.ch" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bad Hunter</A>, <A HREF="salerochicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Salero</A>, <A HREF="http://www.hoosiermamapie.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hoosier Mama Pie Co.</A>, <A HREF="https://www.verzenaypatisserie.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Verzenay Patisserie</A>, <A HREF="https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/chicago/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eataly</A>, <A HREF="http://www.tuscanhenmarket.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tuscan Hen Market</A>, <A HREF="http://www.travellechicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Travelle Kitchen + Bar</A>, <A HREF="granorfarm.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Granor Farm</A>, <A HREF="http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/fonda-frontera/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fonda Frontera</A>, <A HREF="https://edeninchicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eden</A>, <A HREF="http://www.arborprojects.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arbor</A>, <A HREF="http://www.aramichicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arami</A>, <A HREF="https://www.thekennison.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Kennison</A>, <A HREF="http://www.inspiredcateringandevents.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Inspired Catering</A> and Good Fortune. Beverage offerings include tastings from five to six local craft breweries from <A HREF="https://www.handfamilycompanies.com/lakeshore-beverage" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lakeshore Beverage</A>, including <A HREF="http://www.gooseisland.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Goose Island</A>, <A HREF="http://www.newholland.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New Holland</A>, <A HREF="https://www.moodytongue.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Moody Tongue</A>, <A HREF="https://foundersbrewing.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Founders</A> and <A HREF="https://www.bellsbeer.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bell's</A>, cider from <A HREF="http://www.virtuecider.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Virtue Cider</A>, cocktails from <A HREF="http://www.scofflawchicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scofflaw</A>, Travelle Kitchen + Bar and <A HREF="https://www.skyrestaurantchicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">S.K.Y.</A>, wine & champagne from <A HREF="http://www.candidwines.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Candid Wines</A> & <A HREF="https://us.moet.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Moet</A> and juice tasting by <A HREF="https://here.co/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Here.co</A>.
<H2>ABOUT GREEN CITY MARKET</H2>
Green City Market is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate a more sustainable Chicago food system through farmers markets, edible education programs, and food access initiatives. We offer vibrant, year-round markets paired with engaging at-market programs including chef demos, youth activities, Link matching, and compost. GCM runs a Produce Box in Bronzeville where we sell local fruits and veggies on a weekly basis throughout the summer. GCM also works with local schools to provide hands-on cooking and gardening education. GCM was founded in 1998 by Abby Mandel, a notable Chicago food writer who wanted to increase the availability of local, sustainably grown food. What started as a small startup with six farmers in an alley next to the Chicago Theater has since grown to include over 50 third-party certified vendors along with education and access programs that further create community around food. 
<H2>OUR SPONSORS:</H2>
<H3>HOSTED BY <A HREF="https://www.handfamilycompanies.com/lakeshore-beverage" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lakeshore Beverage</A> </H3>
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<H3>DIGITAL SPONSORS: <A HREF="bndinteriors.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BND Interiors</A>, <A HREF="http://www.gooseisland.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Goose Island</A>, <A HREF="https://www.davidstea.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DAVIDsTEA</A>, <A HREF="interactivehealthinc.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Interactive Health</A> & <A HREF="https://www.getaround.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Getaround</A></H3>
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<H3>IN-KIND: <A HREF="http://www.candidwines.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Candid Wines</A>, <A HREF="https://ediblechicago.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Edible Chicago</A>, <A HREF="https://www.greensheepwater.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Sheep Water</A> & <A HREF="http://renewbag.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Renew Packaging</A></H3>
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Media Sponsor: <A HREF="https://www.wbez.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">WBEZ 91.5</A>
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Special thanks to our Host Committee:
Bryan Blaise, Sarah Cole Kammerer, Mike Coutre, Alyssa Erickson, Adam Garber, Noemi Garcia, Steven Genco, Melissa Hahn, Natalie Hilvert, Ali Lenti , Kim McShea, Mary Mullen, Dan Nudleman, Linda Ozag, Audrey Peiper, Anthony V. Ponzio, Michael Porter, Lara Remitz, Claire Ridge, Alex Skozen, Leah Sofield, Emily Spurlin, Kendall Summers, Sammi Verhey, Marc Zaslavsky and Lily Zuccaro
FAQs
 
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Yes, all event guests will be asked for identification at the gate. Only guests that are 21+ will receive a wristband to grant them access to alocholic beverages. Guests under the age of 21 will be admitted but will not have access to alcoholic beverages.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
A (Mostly) Veggie Affair is located at Lakeshore Beverage (400 N. Elizabeth St. Chicago, IL 60642). The entrance is located near the corner N. Elizabeth St. and Kinzie St. It is accessible by public transportation via the Ashland and Morgan Green Line stops. 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email admin@greencitymarket.org or call (773) 880-1266 with any event questions. 
What's the refund policy?
The event is rain or shine and NO refunds will be processed.

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