In the spirit of the "Sneak Peek" of summer weather we are experiencing, Pastoral is showcasing some summer wine selections at our Lake Street store for our 3rd Tuesday tasting. Come by between 5-7pm Tuesday March 20th and get a head start familiarizing yourself with our summer wines selected with sunshine and grilling in mind.
Cheese 101 is a delicious and informative exploration of the various classes of cheese and what makes them all so different from each other.
The 2nd Annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival at the Chicago French Market is coming on April 28th. Watch the sneak preview to catch a glimpse of what's in store!
Join Pastoral's Wine Buyer Mark Hayes at our monthly in-store wine tastings. This month, Mark will have a selection of bottles tailored to pair well with the diverse offerings of Chicago's BYOB restaurants.
Day 3 of the Hot For The Holidays gift guide brings you the wonderful artisan cured meats of the Creminelli family in Utah. The savory, bold flavors in our Creminelli salami will be sure to leave you with your mouth agape. But then close it again quickly so you can keep eating them. Store Manager Nicole tells you all about what makes these charcuterie treasures so special.
Today's installment of the Hot For The Holidays gift guide is like butter. Literally. Counter Associate Nora tells you all about her (and Julia Child's!) favorite butter from Normandy, France
Pastoral has many Chicago restaurants getting involved in American Cheese Month!
We'll be there on Saturday, 9/17 from 11am to 3pm to rub elbows with our friendly customers and sample...
In our foodie culture there are a few events per year that draw the artisans out from their busy days...
dust off those picnic baskets, lay back and enjoy the show
We're excited to be included in this CBS Local article, guiding Chicagoans through the cities best picnic options for the Air & Water Show.
While we love to talk about wine, read about beer, blog about pairings, we can't deny that the best way to expand our knowledge and enjoy the special beverages we sell is to taste! To show our appreciation to those of you who enjoy doing just...
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Pastoral Fromager Cesar Olivares
This cheese kicks off a series of cheeses that we expect to...
If you weren't able to make it to the Chicago French Market last week to celebrate Bastille Day, we've got photos for your viewing pleasure. It's not too late to uncork a bottle of Burgundy, put your favorite Greta Pope record on the turntable,...
It took a very simple twist of fate for Katie Das, owner/founder of Das Foods, to get to where she is today. Katie began her company in 2006 as a way of showcasing her gourmet cooking and finishing salts. Soon after, she was invited to participate...
