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Happy Easter! My PEEPS Peanut Butter S’mores Dip is an ideal treat for today. It’s colorful, easy-to-make, and fun for the whole family.
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XO Marshmallow, located in Rogers Park, is Chicago’s first marshmallow-themed cafe and dessert spot. It’s a wonderland devoted to ooey, gooey, fluffy, squishy, melt-in-your mouth marshmallow treats. Menu items include hot drinks like the Toasted Marshmallow Latte (need I say more?), iced drinks (frozen hot chocolate, anyone?), s’mores (think donuts and tacos) and more….
Green Street Local, a classic comfort American restaurant with an upscale twist, has recently launched their new brunch menu for 2017. True to their name, Green Street Local uses Chicago as its inspiration and focuses on regionally sourced ingredients.
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Everyone and their mother has heard of Au Cheval, the famous and beloved burger joint of West Loop. It has gotten so popular that the Hogsalt Hospitality group opened a cleverly named sister restaurant, Small Cheval, located a few blocks north of Wicker Park’s bustling Damen “L” stop.
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Cold 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….
As I reflect back on 2015, I can say it’s been a big year of growth and learning. Also, a time of living life to the FULLest. Literally, my belly was full. I ate my way through the year…pizzas, burgers, doughnuts, cake, sushi, sandwiches, etc. You name it, I ate it….
The West Loop truly is the best loop when it comes to food. From casual restaurants to fine dining, it is a foodie paradise with endless options including burgers, sushi, pastas, BBQ, ramen, coffee shops and more. Formento’s, a classic Italian concept by John Ross and Phil Walters of B Hospitality (Bristol, Balena, Swift & Sons), opened earlier this year and has become one of my favorite spots in the West Loop….
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….
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…
The Gold Coast…just got a little more luxurious. We can’t help but give a warm welcome to the brand-new steakhouse, Maple & Ash, which opened on October 23rd. Three years in the making, Maple & Ash is pulling out all the stops to make sure you have a magnificent experience. Fab Food Chicago was honored to be invited to the restaurant’s Preview Week, where we got a chance to see their full menu and select cocktails. Here’s a rundown of our night……