A new food concept has arrived in Westmont! Standard Market, Chicago is a 33,000 specialty food store, a chef driven market that will become a destination market for families in the Greater Chicago Area. At the heard of the market is The Standard Grill, a sophisticated casual dining area that showcases, fresh dining at affordable cost and yet with the speed of a “fast food” store.The big difference is that the foods prepared in the Grill will showcase the pedigreed Chefs of The Standard Market.
Surrounding the Grill, a “celebration of food” grocery store with a Farmers Market, a wine , beer and cheese shop, and what might resemble an open air European Market with fresh fish, a full bakery on premise,a butcher shop as well as the finest fruits and vegetables sourced from local farmers and producers and brought in from exotic locations around the globe. The “deli” serve4s a large range of prepared foods, all made fresh, on-site daily featuring classics and new and exciting dishes for those who are ready to take on adventures in eating.
A Standard Market highlight is the “What’s for dinner tonight” meal for two which comes with an entree and several sides for either $15.99 or $16.99. These are fully cooked meals including comfort foods like Chinese Lasagna,Pot Roast and Chicken Parmesan. These home meal dinners change with the seasons and are all made fresh daily allowing you to enjoy the home-cooked meal experience without the work.
There are many features that you need to experience for yourself They Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, March 24th with a full schedule of events”
11 a.m.-1 p.m.- Local talent show, face paining for the kids and balloons
1 p.m.-5 p.m.- “Meet the Farmer” sessions where vendor companies will show their wares allowing you to sense and see the quality of what is offered at Standard Market.
2 p.m.-3 p.m. Local chef’s will compete in a Chili Cook-off
2 p.m.- 8 p.m. Wine and Cheese Showcase
3-4 p.m. A special game show that should be loads of fun- Standard Market Sweep Game Show
Standard Market is located at 333 E. Ogden Avenue in Westmont- easy to get to and worth the trip.
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