Greenpeace released its latest rankings of sustainable seafood in grocery stores. See which of the stores you shop at in Chicago did well - and which ones failed. more ›

Green Grocer, one of the best organic and local food stores in Chicago, is celebrating its third anniversary this Sunday, January 23rd. What better way to celebrate than to give their customers loads and loads of free stuff from some of the greatest food-makers in Chicago? From 10 AM - 7 PM, all sorts of vendors will be giving away free samples. Participants include Red Hen Bakery, Mint Creek Farms lamb, North Shore Distillery spirits, Pasta Puttana pasta and a long list of others. We're big fans of the Green Grocery here at Chicagiost, and we are also big fans of free treats - so get out there and start sampling! more ›

For those looking for a real old world experience and truly authentic ingredients, there is no substitute for a neighborhood Italian grocer. You have seen them in old mafia films like The Godfather and they are storied in East Coast cities with large Italian-American populations like New York and Philadelphia. The mercato Italiano, with its imported meats, cheeses, pastas and pestos is almost thing of legend. Thanks to Panozzo's Italian Market in the South Loop, this legend is alive and well right here in Chicago. more ›

After months of building (and a few hard hat tours), City Provisions is set to open its deli at 1816 W. Wilson on September 3. more ›

August is the kind of local boutique grocery store you would find in a Meg Ryan movie - the store is charming, the owners are helpful and you feel cheery every time you leave. The only thing missing is Meg Ryan, even better. The small, bright space is filled with locally grown, seasonal produce, restaurant quality meats and fish, and even a line of homemade aprons. Carefully selected baking and cooking ingredients line the shelves, the cheese and charcuterie selections are an easy answer for entertaining unexpected weekend guests, and pre-packaged snack foods and cereal are kept to an eclectic minimum. more ›