Local Foods Grand Opening Brings Out Local Food Community
Andrew Lutsey of Local Foods speaks at the ceremony
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Local alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd ward)
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Jim Slama of Family Farmed
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Rob Levitt, butcher and owner of The Butcher and Larder, which is now housed in the Local Foods complex
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A celebratory shot with Rob Levitt
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John Manion, chef at La Sirena Clandestina, whips up some kale salad
![John Manion, chef at La Sirena Clandestina, whips up some kale salad]()
Fresh vegetables for sale at Local Foods' "year round farmer's market"
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Jason Hammel, chef at Lula Cafe, prepares some treats
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Paul Kahan (Publican, other One Off Hospitality restaurants), gets his small plates ready
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Pat Sheerin, chef at Trenchermen, plates
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Abe Conlon, chef at Fat Rice, discusses his dish
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Abra Berens, the chef at Local Food's Stock Cafe
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Anne M. Owen of juicery Owen + Alchemy
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Juice samples from Owen + Alchemy
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Fresh vegetables for sale at Local Foods' "year round farmer's market"
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Jimmy Shay and Rob Levitt of The Butcher & Larder
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Chefs Abe Conlon, John Manion, Pat Sheerin and Jason Hammel chatting
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Baker Miller products for sale
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Local Foods, a market and distribution center for the local food economy, opened yesterday and Chicago's local community came out to celebrate.
Photographer Krysta Ann Williams visited and put together an incredible gallery showcasing the camaraderie between chefs who will utilize Local Foods, local food figures and politicians, as well as some of the delicious products you'll be able to grab at the market, which you can now visit.
