The Fresh Market Opens First Chicagoland Store
The Fresh Market has opened new stores in Lincoln Park, Ill., and Crofton, Md., and the grocer continues expanding its retail footprint in key markets across the U.S.
The 17,000-square-foot Lincoln Park store, the grocer’s first store in Chicago, is located at 2730 N. Halstead Street and the 27,000-square-foot Crofton location calls 1153 State Rt. 3N home.
“We are so excited to be a part of the community here in Lincoln Park,” said Jason Potter, CEO of The Fresh Market. “It’s not just a store to pick up your groceries, but a place where people can come to meet up with friends and family to enjoy delicious, fresh food.”
The Lincoln Park store offers several features including:
- Meat selection, hand-cut and trimmed along with fresh fish and shellfish
- Specially sourced produce, both locally and from around the world
- A full-service bar offering a distinctive menu of creative coffee drinks and unique cocktails.
- Fresh grab & go breakfast and pastry options in the coffee area.
- A variety of bakery dessert options, savory signature breads, and holiday seasonal favorites
- An array of catering options will be available for online ordering on The Fresh Market website.
The Crofton location will offer shoppers a host of ready-to-eat options including:
- In-house smoked pit BBQ featuring fresh brisket, ribs, and pork. The Fresh Market smokes its brisket overnight for a minimum of 12 hours over locally sourced wood.
- Signature hot and fresh pizza, made with The Fresh Market’s artisanal crust and sauce comprised of Italian-grown crushed tomatoes and salt and topped with BelGioioso mozzarella cheese.
- A large variety of scooping salads, olive bar, and soup station.
"As we continue to expand our presence on the East Coast, opening our Crofton location represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy,” said Potter. “Our goal is to provide the community with access to the highest quality fresh foods and a shopping experience that is delicious, convenient, and enjoyable.”
