A Message to the Hyde Park Community from Treasure Island Foods –

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

We are thrilled to be joining your community and are grateful to the University of Chicago for selecting Treasure Island Foods. We are committed to bring Hyde Park a great new supermarket that combines the conventional grocery items with the best of specialty, organic and natural, and imported and domestic products at competitive prices.

Many thanks to the Hyde Park Co-Op’s Board of Directors and management for graciously making this transition as easy as possible. We would also like to thank Alderman Toni Preckwinkle and her office for their assistance to ensure that city and state resources are made available to the Co-Op employees. We have invited all Co-Op employees interested in seeking employment with Treasure Island to interview with our staff, and interviews are currently being conducted. All employees that are hired from the Co-Op will be guaranteed their current or higher wages. We value all of our employees; they are the key to providing our customers the best of Treasure Island.

Treasure Island is a Chicago-based, family-owned business and we recognize the connection between a flourishing community and its successful businesses. Giving back plays a vital role in the Treasure Island culture, and we look forward to becoming an active and involved member of the Hyde Park community. Our first step is to immediately begin fulfilling grocery orders to the Shut-In clients previously handled by the Hyde Park Co-Op.

To ease the transition, we are making our Personal Shopping and Delivery Services available immediately to fulfill the shopping needs of the community. We will provide same-day delivery if you call us by 2 p.m. with your order. Just call 773-327-4265, ext 313, Fax 773-327-6337 or email at services@tifoods.com.

We will open as soon as possible and will begin major renovations to both the interior and exterior of the store while maintaining operations throughout the remodeling. As we renovate this vibrant neighborhood store, look for these highlights:

• Market-fresh fruits and vegetables, both imported and domestic, including a wide organic selection, freshly squeezed juices and a bountiful salad bar daily.
• Full-service butcher and fish monger. Trimmed-to-order top choice and prime meats, dry-aged in our specially built aging room.
• Mouth-watering, homemade prepared foods including: prime rib roast, rack of lamb, roasted chicken, lasagna, & grilled vegetables.
• Hundreds of imported and domestic cheeses, olives, patés, and sliced meats.
• Freshly baked artisinal breads and pastries including: Poilane bread flown in from France, decorated layer cakes, cheesecakes, Key lime pies, fruit tarts and so much more.
• An international selection of wines, beers and spirits with a focus on new discoveries from the hottest regions and most sought after producers.
• Hard-to-find and unique products from around the world such as: extra virgin olive oils, balsamic and flavored vinegars, fresh and dry pastas and much more.
• An extensive selection of natural and organic foods.
• Floral bouquets, made-to-order floral arrangements, and gardening supplies.
• Gifts for any occasion, from our catalog or custom-made.
• An extensive catering menu – staff and rentals available.

We tip our hats to the Hyde Park Co-Op for the 75 years of great service that they provided to this community.

We thank you for the opportunity to join your community and look forward to meeting you all.

See you soon,

Christ and Maria Kamberos