The best way to beat the rain in Chicago is…with tequila!  Halsted’s going big this year with our Cinco de Mayo celebration.  Stop by our build-your-own guacamole station, try our homemade tortilla chips and shrimp ceviche and grab some rice pudding on your way out the door.  The party lasts all weekend long, don’t miss out!

The best way to beat the rain in Chicago is…with tequila!  Halsted’s going big this year with our Cinco de Mayo celebration.  Stop by our build-your-own guacamole station, try our homemade tortilla chips and shrimp ceviche and grab some rice pudding on your way out the door.  The party lasts all weekend long, don’t miss out!

The best way to beat the rain in Chicago is…with tequila!  Halsted’s going big this year with our Cinco de Mayo celebration.  Stop by our build-your-own guacamole station, try our homemade tortilla chips and shrimp ceviche and grab some rice pudding on your way out the door.  The party lasts all weekend long, don’t miss out!

Mom-O-Rama is happening all across North America and every mom is invited to attend!  At the Halsted store we’ll taste kid friendly snacks while testing out Mom approved beauty care.  The first 50 Mom’s will receive a goody bag full of chic wares and high end products that are sure to brighten your morning. 

Summer is around the corner!  Get ready with a few simple, fresh, and healthy salads that will leave you feeling light and energized. Wellness chef, Amanda Skrip, will share a few of her favorite green, grain-based, and protein salads. Learn to prepare recipes with easy techniques and minimal ingredients that are sure to enhance your cooking routine all year round. 

Class will be gluten free and vegan friendly.  

The weather is warming up and that means it's time to head outside for some cooking over the coals or gratesl. Let's chat about our favorite foods to kiss with flame, tips and tricks for seasoning, and more. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Have you missed those light, crisp, refreshing beers on a hot summer’s day?  Well, it’s not quite summer but the summer beers are out in full swing.  Come to our beer class and try this seasons finest Wheat’s, Pilsners and Kolsches – learn the distinguishing differences and get ready for the heat!  In addition we’ll be grilling fruit and pairing cheese, the cost of class is donated our new partner, The Rebuilding Exchange.

Meet the man behind the Engine 2 Diet, Rip Esselstyn, and join in on the discussion of his latest book, My Beef with Meat. Following the discussion, enjoy a little one-on-one time with Rip during a book signing! For more details or questions, please contact becky.bowler@wholefoods.com.

Look for Rip in the following stores on these days!
Thursday, May 23

Whole Foods Market Naperville (2607 W 75th St, Naperville, IL), 1pm – 3pm

Whole Foods Market Schaumburg (750 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg, IL), 5:30pm – 7pm

Friday, May 24

Whole Foods Market South Loop (1101 S. Canal, Chicago, IL), 9am – 10:30am

Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park (1550 N Kingsbury), 12pm – 1:30pm

Saturday, May 25

Whole Foods Market Gold Coast (30 W Huron, Chicago, IL), 6pm – 7:30pm

Join us for another fun filled evening of crafts and wine – Pinterest style!  Jodi our wine buyer will explain the complex world of unusual wine varietals that you may have never tried, like a Grolleau Gris or a Negroamaro.  Create a minimalist modern painting utilizing your favorite phrase to hang on your wall.  The perfect way to spend an evening with friends and go home with your own unique piece of art, the cost of class will be donated to our One Dime at a Time partner The Rebuilding Exchange!

Join us for another fun filled evening of crafts and wine – Pinterest style!  Jodi our wine buyer will explain the complex world of unusual wine varietals that you may have never tried, like a Grolleau Gris or a Negroamaro.  Create a minimalist modern painting utilizing your favorite phrase to hang on your wall.  The perfect way to spend an evening with friends and go home with your own unique piece of art, the cost of class will be donated to our One Dime at a Time partner The Rebuilding Exchange!

Succulents can seem overwhelmingly foreign, they’re weirdly spikey, they don’t require very much water and they grow in gravel?  Come to class and learn about their beauty and how they’re the easiest houseplants to care for, from Cacti to Jade.  Stephanie our floral specialist will walk you through the how-to and you’ll leave with your very own succulent garden.  Small glass bowls are provided for a terrarium but please feel free to bring your own from home if you have a décor piece in mind!

Have you ever spent a Saturday making your own all natural toys?  Did you know that you can create your own colorful Plato, Bubble solutions and slime just from the items in your pantry?  Join us for this month’s kids class full of measurements, experiments and fun, each child will go home with the toys they made it class!

Cool, crisp whites, reds to pair with your favorite steak - wine is made for summer food. Join us as we chat about pairing wines with both weather and favorite summer foods. Follow #wfmwine to join the conversation from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST.

Join us on Friday as we gear up for the start of summer by celebrating one of the Midwest’s finest berries: the blueberry!  We’ll have a wide variety of samples and delicious recipes so stop by!