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The indoor events at the Randolph Street Market kicked off this past Saturday at noon.
This is a huge, urban, antique market that opens one weekend a month from February to November in Chicago's West Loop area. It's such a fun way to spend a few hours on the weekend whether you're enjoying the "Empanadus"stand to seeking out some really great finds.
My one purchase this Sat. was a vintage olive bucket from Turkey.
I love the patina it has and it's size is perfect for so many things. I'm not sure where it will go or what I'll use it for yet, but for now I think the forsythia branches look ok ( I know... I need about three more bunches to fill the bucket). I think a boxwood in it would look fabulous as well.
I just wish I bought two!!
The indoor events at the Randolph Street Market kicked off this past Saturday at noon.
This is a huge, urban, antique market that opens one weekend a month from February to November in Chicago's West Loop area. It's such a fun way to spend a few hours on the weekend whether you're enjoying the "Empanadus"stand to seeking out some really great finds.
My one purchase this Sat. was a vintage olive bucket from Turkey.
I love the patina it has and it's size is perfect for so many things. I'm not sure where it will go or what I'll use it for yet, but for now I think the forsythia branches look ok ( I know... I need about three more bunches to fill the bucket). I think a boxwood in it would look fabulous as well.
I just wish I bought two!!
Now, before I came across the bucket and within minutes after we walked in, my husband spotted the bar area. We thought a drink right off the bat would add to the festivities, and a nice young guy was handing out bloody mary samples. They looked to good to resist and to our pleasant surprise tasted even better. We asked the guy if he made them and he said yes, he's Stu and pointed to these great looking bottles.
Stu told us we could find them at Pastoral.
Pastoral is a cute European inspired cheese, speciality food and wine shop.... I love it. The first little shop opened in my neighborhood and now they have two other locations
in the Loop and West Loop ( all in Chicago).
QUICK OVERVIEW
"You may not find tomato juice or vodka in this jar, but you will find the spices and enough Stu's sour pickle juice to make the best bloody mary you've ever had. Each little jar has all the pickle and pepper you need to make 4 pints of bloody mary, just add a pint of tomato juice and vodka to 2 oz of this sour sauce." *I took this right off Pastoral web site because it's the perfect description...
I have to say my vintage bucket and "Stu's this is Bloody Mary" were the 2 great finds of the day.
So, if you are in Chicago next month, March 24- 25, check out the next Randolph Street Market.
So, if you are in Chicago next month, March 24- 25, check out the next Randolph Street Market.
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looks like a lovely market! I just adore these types of things. :)
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Sam
Great finds! Love the vintage bucket.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the bucket! So gorgeous. I wish I could go this market, it sounds fabulous and so fun.
ReplyDeleteI love your olive basket and doesn't matter if you have a place for it if you love it you'll find a place. Thanks for the heads up about Stu's, my husband loves a great bloody mary so I think I'll go see if I can order it to surprise him.
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Debra~
I can't think of a better way to spend a weekend - Bloody Marys and the thrill of the hunt at an antique market. I love your olive basket and know you will find the perfect home for it! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following me! I am already hooked on your blog after the first post. Love all things Chicago...I definitely will be checking out the next Randolph Street Market. Huge fan of Pastoral and happy to hear there is a bar! Great way to coax the bf into coming with :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE you find! You were in the right place. I am checking out this company with the bloody Mary mix. Sounds wonderful.
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Teresa
xoxo
Love that vintage bucket!
ReplyDeleteHello there! I found you through Jeanne's beautiful blog and am glad that I did! I love your olive basket (I have never seen one like it here in Provence) and am jealous that you have forsythias, even if you feel that you don't have enough. :) To top it off, I have also met that Stu guy, at the Ann Arbor Farmer's market--I wanted to fix him up with my sister! He makes good kimchee too. I am your newest follower...
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Heather
My husband is a bloody mary fan, and I love artisanal mixes. Might just have to give Stu's a try!!
ReplyDeletexoxo Elizabeth
It looks like you found some great things.Love the vintage bucket.
ReplyDeleteI want to go! Great finds and I would love to have some of the drink mixes sitting in my bar area just because they look so cool.
ReplyDeleteLove, love the basket! Looks like so much fun. Thanks for stopping by RHS!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds!!
ReplyDeleteI really want to try that bloody mary mix...yum.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I know I'm a new follower, but I gave you an award. Check out my blog when you get a chance.
You are all invited to come and play with us at The Randolph Street Market, "America's Largest (and Liveliest!) Urban Antiques Market! Our 9th annual Season Opener Garden Party is May 26 & 27 - mojitos, long island ice teas, BLOODY MARY'S, and the best shopping, entertainment & people watching anywhere. Hope to see you all there! And thanks for this wonderful write up, we're so ticked with your story line and happy to have such a great new friend :)
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