At The Green City Market With Mark Mendez Of Carnivale
Photo: Helen Rosner
If it's a Wednesday morning in summer, you're likely to find Carnivale executive chef Mark Mendez at the Green City Market — arguably Chicago's best farmers market, with dozens of farmers trucking in from Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin to sell their wares. Through it all, Mendez strides like a guy in his element — and he is. He's so committed to sourcing from the GCM that last summer he missed only two Wednesdays (he was out of town), and still feels bad about it. We couldn't think of anyone better to take us on a tour of the market as seen through a chef's eyes — watch the slideshow to see some seriously hot peppers, the "best arugula in the world," and other produce that'll turn up on tonight's dinner menu.
A First Look at Balsan and Ria, Opening Wednesday
A First Look at the Chicago French Market
Sundae, Chicago's In Love
PhilaPlace: The Way We Ate Then
First Look at the Loading Dock, Now Making Tacos in a Gallery
First Look Inside the Norry at Kampuchea, Serving Asian Pub Food Tomorrow
By Denise on 08/20/2009 at 9:15 AM
By Helen Rosner on 08/19/2009 at 6:41 PM
By Mark Mendez on 08/19/2009 at 6:31 PM
By E.L.M. on 08/19/2009 at 6:09 PM