Lemon Tree Grocer's Anniversary Fun!!

Happy 1st Anniversary to us...and most importantly; thanks to all of you who have contributed to this moment's existence! We have some pretty amazing contests, giveaways, and more starting August 13th at Lemon Tree Grocer and Zest!

Here go's: Starting August 13th, make sure your are checking Lemon Tree's Facebook & following us on Twitter to win the fabulous gifts we're going to give away..trust us; this is one anniversary you don't want to forget ;)

Would you like a sneak peak into our 1st Anniversary- how about the Kid's Drawing Contest where your children can win a GROCERY BAG filled with Lemon Tree treats!! Also, we're having a Scavenger Hunt throughout the store , and that is all we can say..(well besides the prizes are far from Lemons..haha)

So, make sure you have our Facebook & Twitter pages bookmarked starting August 13th...you won't regret it!

Are you in the know at Lemon Tree Grocer?

Who is happy that summer is here? Don't you like when it's 90 degrees then 50? Let's put it this way: It wouldn't be the Midwest without it!

Lemon Tree Grocer has sooo much going on this summer; that you won't want to miss out! If you check the June Newsletter it will keep you up-to-date, and don't forget our Facebook and Twitter Pages will always let you know the latest and greatest about everything!

The Produce Sale we are having right now at Lemon Tree is pretty amazing we'd like to think, and we know we keep teasing you with our scrumptious & delicious freshly baked pastries!

The point is; if you want to be in the know- you must be a fan or follower of the Lemon Tree Grocer pages! It is the only way you will get in on our contests, giveways, and last minute surprises!

Thanks for all the fans & followers out there for supporting Lemon Tree Grocer! We'll say it a million times: we wouldn't be the establishment we are without every one of you! (Now take a look at some of these yummy pics)

Would You Like Some Extra Money to Spend at Lemon Tree?

So, we're really excited for every single one of our fans, and we want to thank you for all the support you have given Lemon Tree since we've opened. You are the reason why Lemon Tree was chosen by the Downers Grove Junior Women's Club as the Local Business of the Year!!!!

How does winning some extra cash for Lemon Tree Grocer sound as a thank you? We thought you'd like that, so here's the deal: we really would like to reach 2500 Facebook Fans, and we'd appreciate your help;)

All we're asking is that you share Lemon Tree with your local friends, family, neighbors, etc that aren't already fans of the Lemon Tree Grocer Facebook Page! This way they can be as informed as you are about contests, tastings, special events, giveaways, and more! We know our fans like to share, and so do we! So, lets continue to make Downers Grove the place to be!

We want to thank everyone in advance, and can't wait to give out some extra Lemon Tree cash to help you purchase whatever your heart desires!

P.S. We hope you like some of the pictures from our "Swine, Wine, and Hops Dinner" with Ari Weinzweig!

Win Mother's Day Brunch at Zest...

Who believes their mother, sister, wife, aunt, girlfriend, grandma, (whatever she is to you as long as she's a mom) deserves some extra attention and pampering this Mother's Day?

We at Zest certainly do; which is why we're giving away BRUNCH FOR TWO! The contest is really simple, yet you only have until tomorrow to get your entry in. Write a post on our Lemon Tree Grocer Facebook wall of why you think your mother deserves to Win. It can be anything your little heart desires, and the winner will be chosen by our fans with the most "likes"

So, if you can't think of exactly what you should give to your mother this Mother's Day; at least give her a compliment on our wall. Then, you may even come out with the Grand Prize! If not, at least you took the time to write how amazing your mother is for all of Lemon Tree's fans to see!

We can't forget......Happy Mother's Day!

What Shakes your Lemon Tree?

This blog is dedicated to the reason why Lemon Tree Grocer exists: Our neighbors, fans, guests, Zest lovers..whatever you'd like to call your selves. We want to reach out to you all, and see what Lemon Tree is doing right, wrong, what we can do better, and most of all: what you want more of!

We feel that it's always necessary for us to adapt to your wants and needs for us to grow as a business! For this, we need your help.

Do you want more tastings, and LIVE music? Maybe you're excited about our Beer Geek Tuesday, or the great selection of mustard we have? Also, what if you don't prefer salmon, and you want more sushi rolls made with tuna; or out of the bajillion types of cheese we still don't carry your personal favorite.

Here at Lemon Tree, we want to make sure your needs are well taken care of. So, if we can go that extra mile to put a smile on your face, and hopefully some amazing food, drinks, and produce in your bellies: we've done our job!

So, feel free to comment below, write on our Facebook wall, Tweet us, or you can always just come in the store to tell us as well. ( This way while you're here we'll fill you with wine, beer, food, and more so you'll forget the entire reason you came in ;)

As always, thanks for all your wonderful support fans! Lemon Tree Grocer only works because everyone of you help facilitate that!

Win Easter Brunch for Two at Zest....

You know you want it..Easter Brunch at Zest where you can feast on French Toast, omelets that make your mouth water, mimosas which will make you smile, and more..

There's just one simple task we ask of you to be the winner of Easter Brunch for Two at Zest...Since Easter is all about the Easter Bunny, and we love to paint eggs all different sorts of crazy pastel colors: let's do a contest based on the those bright colored little suckers.

We want you to post on Lemon Tree Grocer's fan page wall: the best egg dish you have ever eaten! You can post a picture, recipe, or even a video of making your egg based dish. Whatever your heart desires!

The winner of Easter Brunch for Two at Zest will have the most "likes" by the picture, video, or recipe at the end of the contest! (We will prepare you for this, so you can get any last minute votes in) Make sure to tell your friends, frienemies, enemies, cousins, uncles; whomever they need to like your entry!

So, hurry up and get to it. What's the best, yummiest, most scrumptious way you've ever eaten eggs? It could just win you some free eggs at brunch!

Ode to Lemon Tree Fans..

Who loved the Chicago blizzard we literally had 2 weeks ago? Maybe you had a day off work to drink a few 10 beers, made an amazing snowman (whom is now a puddle), or had fun shoveling out your parking space (which you decorated with your child-hood rocking chair in order to claim your spot) Then, how cold was it last week...20 below zero? So why am I wearing ONLY a long-sleeved shirt out today? huh...Oh we live in the Midwest I forgot;) Well, let's hope this sunshine is here to stay, and that nobody pissed the groundhog off enough to lie to our loving faces!

You all know what this means for Lemon Tree: closer to opening the patio up! Yes! Also, we have our newly opened cafe that everyone must experience. So, everyone wants to know when the winning name will be chosen: March 12th! You think it's going to be you who is $300 richer in Lemon Tree cash? Well, you will just have to wait until March 12th to find out!

This is a just the start to a great spring/summer/fall for Lemon Tree! You have all done a great job coming out of hibernation and supporting us all winter, and we truly do appreciate it. We'll continue to say it: we wouldn't be here without each an every one of you! We're lucky to have such a great town that continues to support us! Thank you Downers Grove!

Please, continue to share your opinions with us in the store, through Facebook, Twitter, and our blog! We want to know what YOU think we can do to improve YOUR experience. We also appreciate all the kind words, and have many more fun ideas for contests and giveaways coming in the near future.

On behalf of Lemon Tree; we hope the warmth is here to stay, and we hope to see you at the store soon!