Carnivore Oak Park

09/08/2026

Tilapia (and other cichlids) are not bottom feeders. Tall, and narrow, the bodies are shaped for fast flowing streams and quick swimming below the surface. Coincidently, bottom feeders have mouths that allow them to feed from the bottom - mouths placed along the bottom of their bodies.

Like any farmed product, be it produce or protein, there are good farming methods and there are farming methods Carnivore Oak Park refuses to support. Our Tilapia comes from the cleanest fish farms possible. In fact all of the fresh fish we carry is listed on the Monterrey Bay Aquarium list.

Comprising 1/3 of the freshwater fish content in our Gefilte Fish Balls, our Tilapia come from a clean Ecuadorian fish farm. Regal Springs. https://regalsprings.com/

Traditionally Gefilte Fish comes from carp. Typically true bottom feeder.

As always we are committed to sustainability and chef driven products, in all we do.

09/06/2026

Hats off to Labor Day Weekend!

Today the crew decided to fill the smoker with Pork Chops, Teriyaki Wings, extra meaty Baby Back Ribs, Brisket, and even a couple Flank Steaks. Give us a call directly to the service counter - 708.660.1100 to reserve any of the freshly smoked offerings, to reserve any special cuts, or to make sure we have the 20 freshly pressed burgers you're thinking about.

Service Counter Open Sunday 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Service Counter Open Monday 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM

This week's fresh sausage are: Portuguese Lingiuca, Moroccan Merguez, and German Bratwurst. With several more offerings in our freezer case.

If you miss us in person we've taken measures to make sure you can still pick up Kilgus Farmstead beef and pork, steaks and chops, sausage and burgers, just to the north of our service cases in the "overwrap" grab and go cases. Same farm, same cuts, same sausage. Just ready to load into your cart!

Don't forget we're stocking frozen sausage, lamb and turkey, and other goodies in the freezer door at the end of aisle six (6).

Carnivore@Carnival
824 South Oak Park Ave.
708.660.1100 (Carnivore Service Counter)
708.848.1340 (Carnival Grocery General)

09/04/2026

Labor Day Carnivore@Carnival

Service Counter staffed between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

We'll be fully staffed, with all your favorites ready, call the counter at 708.660.1100 to reserve goodies.

Carnival Grocery Oak Park is open normal hours, 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM.

Your Carnivore Crew will be sure to pack up plenty of overwrapped steaks, seafood, burgers, and sausages for our grab and go case to ensure your needs are filled, even when we're not there.

Cheers,

Carnivore@Carnival
824 South Oak Park Ave.
708.660.1100 (Carnivore Counter)
708.848.1340 (Carnival General Phone)

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09/02/2026

As the New Year / Rosh Hashanah approaches Carnivore@Carnival is taking orders for our house made Gefilte Fish and locally grown Kilgus Farm beef brisket.

Orders taken via phone between the hours of 11am through 6pm weekdays, 10am through 4pm weekends. The Carnivore Shop phone finally is set up to ring directly to the service counter - 708.660.1100

Final day for orders for Gefilte Fish or Kilgus Farm brisket is Wednesday September 9th.

Our Gefilte Fish balls are made from Lake Superior Whitefish, Lake Trout, and sustainably farmed Tilapia, Matzo, fresh Onion, pastured Egg, and Kosher Salt. Poached in fresh fish stock.

Kilgus Farmstead is a family farm that is committed to sustainability, raising all natural meats and amazing dairy products, neighbors 100 miles south.

Carnival Grocery Oak Park phone is (708) 848-1340 - but phone the counter a few times as we may be between the cold room and service area.

Cheers!

Carnivore@Carnival
824 S. Oak Park Avenue
Counter 708.660.1100
Store: 708.848.1340



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09/02/2026

Just a reminder: Phones are finally up and ringing on the Carnivore@Carnival full service butcher and fish counter. Generally answered during full service hours of 11am through 6pm weekdays and 10am through 4pm weekends.

708.660.1100

Our main cutting and prep area is out of range of the phones, try back in 10 minutes if you miss us.

Full Service hours:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday

824 South Oak Park Ave.
Carnival Grocery Oak Park



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08/29/2026

Our Sicilian friend Pierpaulo, from De Caro Imports is in the store sampling the finest first cold pressed Sicilian olive oil, 2025 harvest.

I guarantee that you'll be stunned by this small farm harvested, hand pressed treat.

Each bottle comes with a couple millennia of history.

Other fantastic small farm, Sicilian goodies being tasted; while fruit marmalades, truly sun dried tomatoes, and the most amazing tomato puree I've ever had.

Sampling continues until noon.

08/21/2026

Come see us at the 2026 Oak Park Microbrew Review!

will be grilling burgers and brats at the Oak Park Microbrew Review: The Largest Zero Waste Craft Beer Fest in the Midwest! (And so much more!)

Our neighbors just 100 miles south, the Kilgus family farm provides naturally raised Jersey Beef, and Berkshire hogs for the burgers and brats!

See you there!

Cheers!

www.sevengenerationsahead.org/opmbr

08/20/2026

Your Saturday plans: Sorted. �

will be grilling burgers and brats at the Oak Park Microbrew Review: The Largest Zero Waste Craft Beer Fest in the Midwest! (And so much more!)

The Kilgus Farmstead, our neighbors just 100 miles south, are supplying their naturally raised Jersey Beef, and Berkshire hogs for the burgers and brats!

Can't wait to see you!

Cheers!

www.sevengenerationsahead.org/opmbr

08/20/2026

Come join us Saturday in Downtown Oak Park

will be grilling burgers and brats at the Oak Park Microbrew Review: The Largest Zero Waste Craft Beer Fest in the Midwest! (And so much more!)

Our neighbors just 100 miles south, the Kilgus Farmstead is supplying naturally raised Jersey Beef, and Berkshire hogs for the burgers and brats!

Can't wait to see you!

Cheers!

www.sevengenerationsahead.org/opmbr

824 S. Oak Park Avenue
708.660.1100

The Oak Park Microbrew Review isn’t just one of the longest-running beer festivals in Chicagoland—it’s a full-fledged celebration of craft beverages, incredible food, and live music, all with a purpose. Now in its 19th year, this event brings together 40+ breweries pouring not only exceptional...

08/19/2026

Your Saturday plans: Sorted. ✅

will be grilling burgers and brats at the Oak Park Microbrew Review: The Largest Zero Waste Craft Beer Fest in the Midwest! (And so much more!)

Our neighbors just 100 miles south, the Kilgus family farm provides naturally raised Jersey Beef, and Berkshire hogs for the burgers and brats!

Can't wait to see you!

Cheers!

www.sevengenerationsahead.org/opmbr