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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 Happenings: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Chicago

August 14, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck in Chicago // Photo: @fabsooparkThe Hello Kitty Cafe Truck arrived in Chicago yesterday and the cuteness is hard to handle. This weekend only (8/13-8/14), the Hello Kitty Cafe truck will be parked in the roundabout by Urban Outfitters at Oakbrook Center, between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sweet treats, adorable merchandise, and pink bows…I was in kitty heaven….

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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: cake, cookies, dessert, food truck, hello kitty, hello kitty cafe, hello kitty cafe truck, macarons, oakbrook, oakbrook center, pastries, petit fours, pop up, sanrio

Fab Happenings: Fab Food Chicago at Blue Plate Catering

May 26, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Fab Food Chicago at Blue Plate // Photo: Frank LieuApril Showers Bring May Flowers. Fab Food Chicago partnered with Blue Plate Catering to host a fun-filled, flower-themed dinner on May 10. We invited our favorite Instagram and blogger friends to Blue Plate’s in-house kitchen located in the West Loop….

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Fab Review: Duck Duck Goat

April 22, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Slap Noodles, Sichuan Potato, and Duck Fried Rice at Duck Duck Goat // Photo: @topchicagoeatsDuck Duck Goat is the newest restaurant from Top Chef, Stephanie Izard, which is located in the West Loop. It is part of the Boka Restaurant Group along with Izard’s other two restaurants, Girl & the Goat and Little Goat. Believe all the hype, this restaurant does not disappoint!

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Casual Lunch Spots in Chicago

March 21, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Brightwok Kitchen // Photo: @fabsooparkThere are endless possibilities when it comes to lunch options in a city as big as Chicago. Whether you are in the mood for a quick bite or casual lunch with friends, there’s something for everyone in every neighborhood….

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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: 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: 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 Recipe: Sweetheart Tart

February 12, 2016 by Contributing Writer

In my pastry career, I have been lucky to meet a lot of passionate people who love food especially sweets as much I do. We all have a special connection through food but I have only formed a strong bond with only a few people. Let me introduce you to a special young lady whom I have the pleasure of working with everyday……

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Filed Under: {Desserts}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: chocolate ganache, chocolate tart, dessert, Mexican cinnamon, sugar dough, valentine's day, vanilla beans

Fab Happenings: New Menu Tasting at The Bristol

February 9, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: New Menu Tasting at The Bristol #fabfoodchicago // Photo: Kristen MendiolaThe Bristol is a New American restaurant located in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. The menu is creative and changes frequently with a focus on farm-fresh produce and whole-animal butchery….

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