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Fab Review: Stax Cafe

March 22, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Stax Cafe #fabfoodchicago // Photo: @fabsooparkStax Cafe, located in University Village, takes breakfast seriously. They are so serious, breakfast is served all-day, every day. Only the finest and highest quality ingredients are used. This casual eatery serves classic breakfast favorites including pancakes, omelettes, french toast, waffles, egg bennies, and more.

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Fab Review: Oyster Bah

March 15, 2016 by Soo Park

Oyster Bah // Photo: @fabsooparkOyster Bah is an East Coast-inspired Lettuce Entertain You seafood restaurant in partnership with the team at Shaw’s Crab House. Expect fresh oysters and seafood sourced from all over the world as well as sandwiches, tacos, and Uncle Orkie’s onion burger….

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Fab Review: MAD Social

March 8, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: MAD Social // Photo: @fabsoopark

Fab Review: MAD Social // Photo: @fabsoopark

MAD social is the newest project by Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants. It is the first restaurant they have opened in 14 years, and the first restaurant opened by Gina Stefani, daughter of restaurant icon, Phil Stefani. MAD Social combines traditional values with a modern approach to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where people can come together to enjoy a good meal….

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Fab Review: Cold Storage

March 4, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Cold Storage // Photo: @topchicagoeatsCold Storage is a seafood-focused restaurant and raw bar from the Boka Restaurant Group and B. Hospitality Co. The restaurant is connected to Swift & Sons and inspired by ice storage rooms in meatpacking plants….

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Fab Review: Bernie’s Lunch & Supper

February 25, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Bernie's Lunch & Supper // Photo: @fabsooparkBernie’s Lunch & Supper is located in the hip River North neighborhood. Chef Zack Sklar’s first venture in Chicago is part of the Michigan based-restaurant group, Peas & Carrot Hospitality. The restaurant is named after Sklar’s grandfather and the menu is focused on pan-Mediterranean flavors. Yeah, pan-Mediterranean is a thing.

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Fab Review: Monteverde

February 24, 2016 by Soo Park

Cannelloni Saltimbocca at Monteverde // Photo: @kristen_mendiola
Monteverde, located in the West Loop, is Sarah Grueneberg’s (Spiaggia, “Top Chef”) first solo endeavor. The food comes from the soul and filled with passion. The menu is heavily focused on pastas, which are handmade and fresh throughout the day.

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Fab Review: Blufish Vernon Hills

February 23, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Blufish Vernon Hills // Photo: @roneng1Blufish, in Vernon Hills, is the third restaurant in the Blufish family. Owned and run by two brothers, Chuck and Matt Choi, this location was chosen based on the client base from their sister restaurants in Glenview and Park Ridge. They found customers in the Vernon Hills area were traveling far to dine at their establishment so they decided to open one in the neighborhood. They opened on December 1st, a date with special meaning to Chuck, his son’s birthday.  …

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Fab Review: The Eastman Egg Company

January 28, 2016 by Soo Park

The Fairfax at The Eastman Egg Company // Photo: @fabsooparkA sandwich a day, keeps the doctor away! OK, maybe that’s not the correct saying but let’s agree, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You feel me? The Eastman Egg Company offers quick, quality food that will satisfy your hunger and start your day off right. Welcome to a better morning!…

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Fab Review: Peckish Pig

January 26, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Over the past few years, Evanston has experienced an influx of restaurant openings from farm-to-table concepts, to gastropubs, and everything in between, but one stands out to me above the rest…Peckish Pig….

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Fab Review: Mott St

January 22, 2016 by Soo Park

Mott St // Photo: @fabsooparkMott St, the sister restaurant of Ruxbin, is a hip and edgy, Asian-influenced restaurant inspired by street food and night markets in Asia. Chef Edward Kim’s mashup of various cuisines including Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, and Italian are both brilliant and bold. …

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