It’s about harvest season, and this month’s calendar features a champion of very local (and sustainable) food production.
Fifty years after the closing of the stockyards, the Back of the Yards neighborhood is back at the forefront of food production. The Plant is home to twenty sustainable small food businesses where nothing goes to waste. Tour the facility and Whiner Beer Co. and shop The Plant’s vegan market!
Wishing you a happy season as we wind down the summer!
Want to discover other hidden places in Chicago? Check out my book Secret Chicago!
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
