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Fox and Obel
If you love to cook, you have to check out Fox and Obel. Just one turn around the store and you will have a million ideas for your next culinary masterpiece. If it’s your first visit to this world-class food market, be prepared to stay a while, and take some time to explore every inch of the market. There is more there than I can even begin to list here, including a fish market, a bakery, a cheese shop, as well as fresh produce and fresh flowers. The shelves are full of unique items that you just can’t find anywhere else in the city.
Fox and Obel is not just a specialty food shop, it is also a personal chef and a cozy cafe. On busy (or lazy!) days, you can stop by the store and pick up freshly made entrees and side dishes from the “Gourmet to Go” section. Or pull up a chair in the cafe for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and order from Fox and Obel Cafe’s classic menu. Nothing warms up a cold Chicago winter day like a warm grilled cheese sandwich and a cup of soup! If you’re hosting a lunch meeting or a special event, check out Fox and Obel’s catering menu.
Cooking classes and events such as wine tastings and book signings are also offered at Fox and Obel.
TIP: Fox and Obel offers free valet parking every day, making it easy to shop there even if it’s not in your neighborhood! You can also park in the AMC movie theater parking deck for 90 minutes with validation. We all know how rare, yet awesome, it is to find convenient (not to mention free) parking downtown!
Fox and Obel
401 E. Illinois
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 410-7301
Area: Streeterville 