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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Tacos in Chicago

November 17, 2015 by Contributing Writer

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I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the new taco emoji than with a Taco Tuesday roundup of my favorite tacos in the city. Whether it’s Mexican, Asian, or fusion, my personal list includes a range of classic to unique tacos….

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: fish, Lincoln Park, pork, river north, rogers park, Taco Tuesday, tacos, top 5, wicker park

Fab Happenings: Chicago Magazine’s Secret Supper at Swift & Sons

November 16, 2015 by Soo Park

Chicago Magazine's Secret Supper at Swift & Sons // Photo: @chelsias

The secret is out. Chicago magazine’s final event of their four-part Secret Supper series was held on November 9, 2015 at Swift & Sons, the newest steakhouse from the teams at Boka Restaurant Group and B. Hospitality….

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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: 90+ Cellars, B Hospitality, Boka Restaurant Group, boston cream pie, brussels sprouts, cabernet, Chicago magazine, chocolate, cocktails, dessert, fine dining, fulton market, hot spot, oyster, potatoes, salad, steak, steakhouse, strip loin, Swift & Sons, tartare, west loop, wine, Woodford Reserve

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Doughnut Shops in Chicago

November 9, 2015 by Soo Park

Stan's Donuts // Photo: @fabsoopark

Donut judge. I frequently think to myself, D.I.E.T. (Did I eat that?) This is especially true when it comes to doughnuts. I don’t know about you but I can’t resist these deep-fried, doughy treats especially if they are glazed and filled with chocolate, fruit, or custard. #thestruggleisreal…

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: breakfast, cake, caramel, chocolate, cream cheese, cream cheese frosting, dessert, desserts, donut, donuts, doughnut, doughnuts, fall, ice cream, ice cream sandwich, maple, pistachio, pretzel, pumpkin, sweets, treats

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Specialty Lattes in Chicago

November 2, 2015 by Contributing Writer

@vansventures at Heritage BicyclesWith the bountiful rainy and cold weather days we have been experiencing here in Chicago, it makes me want to curl up on a sofa with a good book and enjoy a hot cup of latte. I love a good latte, especially if it has an unique twist. There are a number of amazing local coffee shops in Chicago that serve specialty lattes. Here are some of my favorite spots to warm up……

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: breve latte, bridgeport, caffeine, chai, coconut, coffee, coffee alley, fabcakes, heritage bicycles, jackalope, jackalope coffee, latte, lavender latte, Lincoln Park, nutella, nutella latte, river north, rose, rose latte, scafuri bakery, university village, vanilla, vanilla latte

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Egg Dishes in Chicago

October 26, 2015 by Contributing Writer

There are few things in life that make me gasp with utter joy. Can you guess what one of them would be? It’s none other than the glorious sight of a runny yolk lazily dripping all over my food. I have always been an avid fan of egg dishes in more ways than one. Whether it is fried, hard-boiled, scrambled or poached, eggs are the perfect complement to almost any dish….

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: breakfast, breakfast sandwiches, brunch, chicago, chicago restaurants, egg, egg porn, fries, hash, lakeview, logan square, pig face, pizza, runny egg, west loop

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Cupcakes in Chicago

October 19, 2015 by Contributing Writer

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Molly’s Cupcakes // Photo: @chelsias

Cupcakes have been all the rage the past few years. With shows like Cupcake Wars and DC Cupcakes, you can see why the obsession for this sweet treat exists. I personally don’t have a big sweet tooth but I find myself drawn in by the call of cupcakes, too….

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: apple pie, cake, Cupcakes, dessert, fall, frosting, more cupcakes, smallcakes, Sprinkles, sugar, Sweet Mandy B’s, sweets, top five

Fab Happenings: Bacon and Beer Classic 2015

October 14, 2015 by Contributing Writer

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Bacon and beer…I can’t think of a better pairing than that. Can you? So you bet I was thrilled when Bacon and Beer Classic asked if I could take over their official Instagram page for Fab Food Chicago, this past weekend, and share my experience with everyone!

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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: alcohol, b and b classic, bacon, beer, brunch, chicago, chicago events, chili, cider, dessert, donuts, mac and cheese, pig, pork, pulled pork, sandwiches, solider field

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Bibimbap in Chicago

October 12, 2015 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Bibimbap in Chicago // Photo: @fabsooparkBibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that has become especially popular in the US during recent years. Bibimbap, which means mixed rice, is served with warm white rice, assorted vegetables, protein of choice, and a fried egg. Gochujang (chili red paste) or soy sauce is mixed in for added flavor….

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: avondale, bibimbap, bucktown, family, glenview, gochujang, korean dish, korean food, korean restaurants, lakeview, mixed rice, sashimi bap, vegetables, veggies, wrigleyville

Fab Happenings: Fab Food Chicago at Lure Izakaya – CLOSED

October 9, 2015 by Soo Park

Fab Lure Tasting // Fab Food ChicagoWe came (with hungry appetites). We saw (through our camera lenses). We conquered (the food). …

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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: asian food, bloggers, chicago events, closed, cupcake, dinner, event, fab lure tasting, fish, instagrammers, izakaya, japanese food, kaiseki, kee chan, lakeview, launch, launch party, lure izakaya, macku chan, salmon, scallops, seafood, small plates, squid, tapas, tofu

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Cheap Eats in Andersonville and Uptown

October 8, 2015 by Contributing Writer

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I consider myself lucky to be living in a neighborhood with such a diverse selection of great restaurants. From fancy places to affordable joints, Andersonville and Uptown, has it all. It makes me giddy with enthusiasm when I discover unique and different spots that only a few locals know about. It’s those unassuming hole-in-the-walls that excite me the most.

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: american, andersonville, Cheap Eats, chicago, chicago restaurant, edgewater, falafel, hidden gems, hole in the wall, hot dogs, japanese, middle eastern pies, uptown, vietnamese

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