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Ethnic Markets

fork and spoon Shop neighborhood markets to find all the ingredients you need to make delectable international recipes.

Mexican/Latin American markets

Travel to Little Village where some of the best cakes and Mexican pastries in town can be found at BomBon Bakery.

Indian/Pakistani/ Russian markets

Roam the international Marketplace that spans many blocks of Devon Avenue (6400 N.), where Indian, Pakistani, Jewish, and Middle Eastern goods abound. One of the best bets is Argo Georgian Bakery’s delicious bread, baked on-site in a tandoor-style oven; prepared before your eyes, bread warm from the oven is yours for the tasting.

Find a selection of exotic spices at Fresh Farms on Devon Avenue Still searching for an elusive ingredient? Chances are Fresh Farms has it amid aisles packed with exotic spices, oddly-shaped fruits, and many varieties of pre-packaged paneer.

Ask a salesclerk how to use the unfamiliar finds at Patel Brothers, one of the area’s original shops, whose selection of dals, chutneys, and spices is legendary.

Middle Eastern markets

Sprint southwest to an enclave of markets and restaurants nestled along a stretch of Lawrence Avenue (4800 N.) for Middle Eastern culinary insights. Stock up on sandwich stuffings at Al Khyam Bakery and Grocery, offering pita, a fresh butcher counter, and bulk dry goods. Cozy and brimming with fresh breads and a well-stocked deli counter, Middle Eastern Bakery and Grocery is an ideal source for the makings of a picnic lunch.

airplane You don’t have to cross any continents to find food from Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean.

multi-Asian marketS

Just down the way, on Argyle Street (5000 N.), in an area sometimes called “New Chinatown,” a jewel of multicultural dining awaits you, with fare from Asian communities newer to Chicago–Laotian, Vietnamese, and Thai–as well as Japanese and Chinese. Shops and restaurants alive with the tastes and aromas of Asia line the streets. Let the adventure begin at Tai Nam Market, Viet Hoa Plaza, and La Patisserie P.

Chinese markets

Enjoy fried rice at one of Chinatown's restaurants South of the Loop, Chinatown dazzles with a host of restaurants, markets, and Asian shops. At Hong Kong Noodle Company, a factory where noodles are made the old-fashioned way and sold by the pound at the service desk, purchase egg roll and wonton wrappers. Whether preparing Asian meals for everyday eating or special occasions, the Richwell Market supermarket is an excellent one-stop source.

African/Caribbean markets

Experiment with the produce, meats, and dry goods used in the multiethnic cuisines of Africa’s islands with ingredients from Rogers Park Fruit Market (north of Devon Avenue). Whip up Haitian, Jamaican, and African dishes with finds from La Fruteria on the South Side.

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