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The Chopping Block’s Lincoln Square Location Changes Ownership

After 26 years of teaching people how to cook, The Chopping Block is changing ownership. Founder and Chef Shelley Young officially sold the Lincoln Square business to Executive Chef Lisa Counts ...

Farmers Market Season

I love this time of year. My garden is blooming, and the farmers markets all around Chicagoland are in full swing! It seems no matter where you live, there is a farmers’ market in nearly every ...

25th Anniversary Memories Amid the Mart's Closure

We celebrated the 25th year anniversary of the opening of The Chopping Block this month, ironically as we are preparing to close the Merchandise Mart location permanently this Saturday, April 30, ...

Eat and Explore Chicago's Neighborhoods

There's no question Chicago's neighborhoods are full of culture and culinary treasures. One local chef is bringing attention to the culinary secrets in two of her favorite areas through walking ...

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The Chopping Block’s Lincoln Square Location Changes Ownership

Farmers Market Season

25th Anniversary Memories Amid the Mart's Closure

Eat and Explore Chicago's Neighborhoods

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