Food Markets: June 2008 Archives
Todd & Holland Tea Merchants in Oak Park is a frequent destination for tea lovers all over the Chicagoland area. Since 1995, Todd & Holland has offered superior, unique teas handpicked from all over the world. Owner Bill Todd's lifelong passion for high quality teas inspired this special store. He and fellow owners Janet Todd and Marianne Richards offer a wealth of tea knowledge (and product!) for their customers.
Stop in Todd & Holland on West Madison Street to taste and peruse to your heart's content. You'll receive superb service from Janet or Marianne to select from among their numerous varieties of exquisite teas. When Tastybeat visited, Janet and Marianne shared their favorite picks for summer. This selection of black, green and herbal teas is perfect for enjoying on ice:
Black
Serendib Garden -- named after a Sri Lankan garden, this is a straightforward black tea that is clear, crisp and bright
Summer Solstice -- this green/black combination tea bursts with apricot, lemon and hibiscus, resulting in a refreshing and smooth iced tea
Green
Morning Dew -- this Japanese green tea is mixed with sunflower, cornflower and rose to offer a surprisingly fruity and fragrant concoction that smells exactly like a strawberry patch but tastes light and flavorful
Herbal
Sunburst Orange Tisane -- a beautiful mix of apples, hibiscus, lemon grass, orange edges and strawberries that brews to a magnificent magenta color and tastes like fresh fruit
Cold Brew
Peach or Pear Sencha -- these silk, ready-to-use pouches are perfect for overnight cold-brewed iced teas
When you visit Todd & Holland, be sure to check out their wide array of teapots and equipment.
A lovely teapot and selection of teas makes the perfect hostess gift (and a nice treat for your own home). Steep, pour, and enjoy!
Happy Brewing,
Tastybeat
Todd & Holland Tea Merchants
7311 West Madison Street (map)
Forest Park, IL 60130
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Owners Rose and Bob Piccheitti of Red Hen live up to their credo "to bake great bread". Tastybeat considers Red Hen a special gem. Their bread is truly a step above the rest. Red Hen uses only the finest ingredients and even makes their own starters! And each and every single tart, muffin, and loaf of bread at Red Hen is lovingly made by hand. Once you try Red Hen, it's hard to eat bread from anywhere else.
Red Hen makes two dozen varieties of bread daily, from a classic baguette (Tastybeat's favorite) to the more creative types including sourdough, herb, and ciabatta. Tastybeat also recommends their flaky, buttery croissants, plain or oozing with chocolate. Truly delicious! And Red Hen offers outstanding deli sandwiches all day.
Happy Eating,
Tastybeat
Red Hen Bread
1623 N. Milwaukee (map)
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-342-6823
Monday-Saturday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Red Hen Bread
500 W. Diversey (map)
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-248-6025
Monday-Saturday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tastybeat was honored to be involved with the 10th anniversary celebration of the Green City Market on Saturday May 17th. Abby Mandel and all those affiliated with Green City Market have worked tirelessly to provide a diverse range of high quality foods, and to connect local producers and farmers to chefs, restaurateurs, food organizations and the public. Check out the Green City Market website for weekly events, including chef demonstrations, recipes, events and more! And, don't forget to make a trip to the market -they are open every Wednesday and Saturday 7am-1pm. We share with you some pictures of the rally at Green City Market on May 17th.
