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Fab Review: Brunch at Mango Pickle

May 5, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Brunch at Mango Pickle // Goan Coconut Shrimp Curry and Chicken Wings "65" // Photo: @topchicagoeatsMango Pickle, in Edgewater, is a new restaurant serving contemporary Indian cuisine. It opened six months ago by husband and wife team, Nakur Patel and Marisa Paolillo. Paolillo is the chef at the restaurant. She lived in Bombay for nine years and worked at an American restaurant while she was there. When they moved back to Chicago, they wanted to incorporate their experiences from India into their restaurant concept here.

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Fab Happenings: Downtown Evanston Dining Tour 2016

October 27, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Downtown Evanston Dining Tour // Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. // Photo: @fabsooparkDid you know that Downtown Evanston is the dining capital of Chicago’s North Shore? It has always been but the food scene is trendier than ever, complete with brewpubs, American classics, small plates and restaurants with a sustainability mindset.

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Fab Review: Ramen-san

October 13, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Ramen-san // Kimchi and Fried Chicken Ramen // Photo: @fabsooparkRamen-san, a casual ramen spot by Lettuce Entertain You, is located in the heart of River North. Although ramen is considered Japanese, Ramen-san is a little more fusion than most other ramen places. The menu has elements and flavors from various Asian countries….

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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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Fab Happenings: Top 5 BYOB in Chicago

December 14, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Alexandra MedinaAlexandra Medina (aka @chicagomunchies on Instagram) is a talented Instagrammer that I had the pleasure of meeting earlier this year. Not only is she in love with Chicago, she is in love with eating around Chicago, just like the ladies of Fab Food Chicago! Of course, knowing this, we simply had to collaborate….

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