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Fab Happenings: Top 10 Desserts I Ate in 2016 by TopChicagoEats

January 5, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Funfetti Hot Chocolate at BomboBar // Photo: @topchicagoeats
2016 was a year of trying a lot of different  restaurants and delicious food. It was when I switched my Instagram account from a personal account and focused only on food. If you’ve seen my Instagram (@topchicagoeats), you will notice a ton of pictures of desserts. Not only are the desserts delicious, but also photogenic.

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 10} Tagged With: aha crepe, bar siena, barrington, bingsu, bombobar, bridgeport, caffe bene, cold storage, cone, cookies, dessert, donuts, fruity pebbles, glenview, hot chocolate, humboldt park, ice cream, katherine anne confections, logan square, pie, rolled ice cream, s'mores, shaved ice, spinning j, spring donuts, sugar shack, sundae, the heart of europe cafe, warm belly bakery, west loop

Fab Review: Kimski

September 1, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Kopo Wings, Kimchi Fried Rice, Maria's Standard, and Scallion Potato Pancakes at Kimski // Photo: @topchicagoeatsKimski, located in Bridgeport, is a counter-service restaurant inside Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar. The creative Korean-Polish fusion dishes created by Chef Won Kim are unique but very approachable. It has been on my list of restaurants to try since it opened in May, so I was thrilled to visit.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: bar, bridgeport, kimchi fried rice, kimski, maria's, maria's packaged goods and community bar, potskis, rice cakes, scallion pancakes, wings

Fab Happenings: Guide to Mother’s Day Brunch in Chicago

May 4, 2016 by Soo Park

Schnitzel Sandwich at Bohemian House // Photo: @fabsooparkTreat mom to the best because, let’s face it, she deserves the best. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Do you have plans, yet? …

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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: bellyq, bridgeport, brunch, gold coast, gt fish & oyster, langham hotel, mother's day, nico osteria, nomi kitchen, odyssey, park hyatt, river north, rpm steak, streeterville, the drake hotel, the duck inn, travelle kitchen and bar, west loop

Fab Review: Lunch at The Duck Inn

April 7, 2016 by Soo Park

Duck Fat Hot Dog at The Duck Inn // Photo: @fabsooparkThe Duck Inn is a casual, neighborhood spot located in Bridgeport. Partner/Chef Kevin Hickey is a Bridgeport native and has deep roots to the neighborhood and community. Not only has his family lived in the neighborhood for many generations, but the family he bought the former Gem-Bar space from, also lived there for many years.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: bridgeport, cheese curds, duck, duck dog, duck fat dog, duck inn, duck wings, flatbread, kevin hickey, lunch, lunch post, rotisserie duck, the duck inn, wings

Fab Chef: Kevin Hickey of The Duck Inn

April 6, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Chef: Kevin Hickey // The Duck Inn // Photo: @fabsooparkMeet Chef Kevin Hickey. Kevin Hickey is the Chef/Partner of Rockit Ranch Productions, The Duck Inn and Bottlefork. Prior to joining the group, Chef Hickey worked nearly two decades at the Four Seasons, where he received numerous accolades, including a Michelin star….

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Filed Under: {Fab Chefs} Tagged With: ahjoomah's apron, Best New Restaurant, bridgeport, chef, chef of the year, chinatown, duck inn, family, fat rice, fish, four seasons, history, interview, kastu, kevin hickey, locally sourced, michelin bib gourmand, michelin rated, mushrooms, naha, parachute, rockit ranch productions, rotisserie duck, The Bristol, the duck inn, urban belly

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Brunch Spots in Chicago

February 8, 2016 by Soo Park

Duck Fat Dog at The Duck Inn // Photo: @lavila92In Chicago, we take brunch seriously (#brunchsohard). For many, the weekly ritual includes gluttonous amounts of runny yolks, thick-cut maple bacon, cheesy omelettes, fluffy pancakes, bottomless mimosas, and more. One of my favorite Instagrammers, Lisette (@lavila92), shares her top brunch spots and her mouthwatering pics. …

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: bloody mary, breakfast, bridgeport, brunch, burger, burrata, confit, duck, duck confit hash, duck fat, dusek's, egg, farm-to-table, french toast, fries, grits, happy camper, hash, hot dog, logan square, lox, lula cafe, melon, michelin, old town, pilsen, pizza, potatoes, shrimp, shrimp & grits, the cotton duck, the duck inn, west town

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

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