Recently opened Cafe Gelateria Lily makes gelato and sorbetto on the premises in 18 flavors. Milk-based gelato comes in classic Italian flavors including hazelnut-chocolate and pistachio, as well as all-American peanut butter. Water-based sorbetto flavors include fruits of the forest (mixed berry), lemon, pineapple, mango, and strawberry ($2.75 to $3.95 per serving).
2814 1/2 N. Halsted St., 773-880-9290
The village of Thornton farmers market makes its debut Wednesday. In addition to fruits and vegetables, vendors will sell honey, cheese, fresh pies, preserves and more. The market will be offered from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 13.
Hubbard Park, east of Rte. 80 and Halsted Street, off Ridge Road; information, 708-877-4454
The South Side’s popular Irish shop, Winston’s Market, has opened another location on Southport Avenue, and expanded its global reach.
The deli counter caters to people too busy to cook and focuses on comfort food like meatloaf with chipotle-barbecue sauce, polenta stuffed with goat cheese, and an array of salads. The freezer has such easy-to-prepare items as single-serving marinated chicken breasts (tandoori, hoisin, curry). Beer and wine sales await licensing and until then, the case is filled with a variety of designer sodas and sparkling waters.
And, of course, a selection of Irish goods is on hand too.
3440 N. Southport Ave., 773-327-6400
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