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Free Admission

Chicago's Downtown Farmstand

Henry's Farm: A Year of Food and Life on a Sustainable Farm

Culinary Conversation with Terra Brockman

February 24, 2010, 6 pm - 7:30pm, FREE

Terra Brockman, author of The Seasons on Henry's Farm: A Year of Food and Life on a Sustainable Farm, will join Judith Dunbar-Hines of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs for a conversation and reading followed by a book signing. Capacity is limited, advance registration is required. Click here to register online. Presented in partnership with Edible Chicago magazine.

Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand, located at 66 East Randolph Street, opened in October 2008. The Farmstand’s promise – local, delicious, and edible – is fulfilled by hundreds of products, all from within 250 miles of Chicago.

Local doesn’t just mean locally grown – in addition to sustainably grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs in season (including many organic items), Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand features a broad selection of edibles produced throughout the region. Each day, a wide range of dairy products, condiments, seasonings, preserves, breakfast favorites, baked goods, and other items arrive at our location. Click here to see what you might find.

Many Farmstand items help support local causes in the area. Click here to learn more about these and other special initiatives. In addition to selling individual items, the Farmstand serves as a downtown hub for the local food experience. Lunchtime programs on Wednesdays and Fridays feature cooking demonstrations of easy-to-make recipes using what is newest and freshest that day, or tastings of specialties from local food artisans. Stop by Chicago’s Downtown Farmstand today!

Greek Dolmades

Local Flavors

Chicago's Downtown Farmstand continues to feature local ethnic favorites, including Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches, South Asian Samosas, Middle Eastern dips and savory pies, Greek Dolmades, Polish Pierogis, Mexican desserts from local baker Sweet Cheeks, and other ethnic foods from neighborhood markets throughout Chicago.