Here's a surefire way to up the ante on farm-to-table dining: bring the farmer to the table! That's what Gather has in store this summer with its forthcoming farmer series, wherein chef Ken Carter will partner with a different local farmer each month to curate seasonal specials, capped off with special monthly dinners hosting said farmers. It's a veritable summer soiree of Midwestern ingredients at their zenith, featuring partner farms such as Spence Farm and Mick Klug Farm. ... Read more
The Logan Square Farmers' Market is one of the markets I visit the most, primarily because it is a few blocks from my apartment, but also because it makes for a great Sunday ritual. Once the market begins its outdoor season, I spend just about every Sunday there, meandering up and down the crowded street and grassy ... Read more