Hello Market Friends,

The market is officially making the turn toward fall, and we’re excited for what’s ahead!

More apples, pears, squash, pumpkins, and other fall favorites will continue making their way to the market in the coming weeks.

As we welcome the changing season, we also want to give a huge thank-you to Lee’s Edible Acres for an amazing season with us! Their Thursday season has come to an end, so they won’t be at the market for the remainder of the season. We’re grateful for everything they brought to our market and to your tables this year!

But don’t worry—the farm bounty continues! You can still expect plenty of wonderful produce from Global Garden Chicago, Yang Town Farm, Los Rodriguez Farm, and Mick Klug Farms as we head into the heart of fall.

There’s still lots to discover, taste, and take home. Come see what’s in season!

Join us at 2301 W Leland Avenue

Tuesdays: 7:00am–12:00pm | Thursdays: 3:00pm–7:00pm

This Week’s Pop-Ups

Thursday:



Hook Point Fisheries — Bringing high-quality, wild-caught Alaskan seafood straight from their family-run fishery in Kodiak. Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for your next meal.

Mindful Baking Cafe — Handcrafted gluten-free and vegan pastries and savory treats made with care, creativity, and plenty of flavor. There’s something delicious for everyone!

Driftless Prairie Meats & Market — Bring home quality Midwest meats, from premium cuts to grilling favorites. A great stop for stocking up on ingredients for late-summer meals.

Recipe Box: Giardiniera: Two Ways

If you’re from Chicago, you probably have a pretty specific idea of what giardiniera is.

But did you know our beloved spicy, oily sandwich topping has an Italian cousin that looks—and tastes—quite a bit different?

Traditional Italian giardiniera is all about larger, crisp pieces of vegetables—think cauliflower, carrots, celery, onions, and peppers—in a bright, vinegar-forward brine. It’s traditionally served as an antipasto, condiment, or side dish.

Chicago-style giardiniera takes things in a different direction. The vegetables are finely chopped, there’s considerably more heat and oil, and it has become a signature topping for Italian beef, sausages, sandwiches, and plenty of other Chicago favorites.

So this week, we're giving you two recipes and two ways to get your giardiniera fix!

LINK AT THE MARKET:

Shopping with LINK/SNAP at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market is easy. When you’re ready to purchase from a participating vendor, let them know you’ll be paying with your LINK/SNAP card. The vendor will give you a receipt for the items you’d like to buy. Bring that receipt to the LSRCC LINK/SNAP tent, where we’ll process your payment and mark the receipt as paid. Then simply return the paid receipt to the vendor to receive your items. If you’d like a copy of your transaction, we can send a receipt by text or email (paper receipts are not available).

Thank you for being part of the Lincoln Square Farmers Market community. Your support keeps our local farmers, makers, and small businesses thriving, and helps make Lincoln Square such a place!

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the market, here’s to a great season ahead, shared together.

LOCATION AND HOURS

2301 W Leland Ave Chicago IL 60625

Tuesday 7:00am - 12:00pm

Thursday 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Cheers,

Lincoln Square Farmers Market