Biggest Whole Foods in the Chicago Area Opening Soon in the South Loop
The largest Whole Food store in the Chicago area will be opening in the South Loop on August 8: Sun Times article. The opinions on the store’s opening are mixed, but I think it’ll be good for the South Loop. I’ll be happy as long as the South Loop doesn’t turn into anything like the Clybourn corridor in Lincoln Park. Although, it would be nice if they opened a Costco here. I’m just glad that the Ikea store never materialized here.
Speaking of groceries, I really like Panozzo’s, the local Italian market down the street from me. It’s a small neighborhood market. The people there are very friendly and the service is great. They have a great selection of salumi and a decent selection of cheeses. Whole Foods and Sam’s Wines and Spirits both have better cheese selections, but you can’t beat the salumi at Panozzo’s. Panozzo’s carries the artisan La Quercia Rossa prosciutto. It’s made in Iowa, but even bests prosciutto made in Parma.
They don’t have the big sport bottles of Panna that I like, but you can buy those by the case at Sam’s Wines and Spirits. I’ve also found them for sale individually at Target of all places.
[via Chicagoist]
