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Fab Recipe: Flourless Nutella Cake

February 5, 2016 by Contributing Writer

In honor of #WorldNutellaDay, it’s only appropriate to celebrate this special holiday with a rich, decadent dessert using none other than Nutella. While it’s amazing straight out of the jar or over buttered toast, it’s also great in baking….

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Filed Under: {Desserts}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: candied hazelnuts, dessert, easy recipe, flourless cake, gluten free, milk chocolate, national nutella day, nutella, Whipped Cream

Fab Happenings: Plate Your Dream at Lure Izakaya – CLOSED

February 2, 2016 by Soo Park

Plate Your Dream at Lure Izakaya // Photo: Kristen MendiolaPlate Your Dream, is a series created by Chef Kee Chan (Lure Izakaya, Strings) to highlight emerging chefs who are truly passionate about cooking and the art of food. A couple of nights each month, a superb talent is invited to Lure Izakaya’s kitchen to curate their dream five-course meal with the freedom of expressing their creativity with unlimited boundaries and ingredients. The menu is based on how each chef envisions the future of food in five years….

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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: carrot cake, ceviche, coconut, dark chefs, dessert, duck, gnocchi, hamachi, hibiscus, lakeview, lure izakaya, matt munaretto, plate your dream, snack

Fab Happenings: Top 20 Things I Ate in Chicago 2015 by FabSooPark

January 4, 2016 by Soo Park

Soo Park || Photo: @roneng1As 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….

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Fab Recipe: The Eng Family Holiday Butterhorn Cookies

December 23, 2015 by Soo Park

Fab Recipe: Eng Family Butterhorns // Photo: @fabsooparkIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Hubby made his family’s butterhorn cookies this past weekend and they were divine. Yes, my husband baked. The buttery and nutty cookies melted in my mouth and the bottoms were deliciously caramelized.  …

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Cheap Eats in Lincoln Park

December 21, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Spam Musubi at Aloha Eats // Photo: @fabsooparkLincoln Park has a thriving and diverse food scene. There are always new eateries and restaurants to discover. I truly believe that one could never get bored of eating out in Lincoln Park. One of the best parts about Lincoln Park, in my opinion, is that it is home to my alma-matter – DePaul University. With a huge student base all year round, Lincoln Park excels in fun and exciting cheap eats that keeps your food game strong without killing your wallet….

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Fab Review: Formento’s

December 17, 2015 by Soo Park

Formento's // Photo: @fabsooparkThe 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….

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Fab Review: Butcher & the Burger

December 15, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Photo: Chelsia's custom burger. @chelsias at Burger & the ButcherWhen I was young, craving a burger meant a trip to the nearest fast food drive-thru. But now that I’m older and without a car, I’ve definitely upped my burger game. And, the answer to my weekly burger cravings? Butcher & the Burger….

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Fab Happenings: Chicago Magazine’s Secret Supper at Swift & Sons

November 16, 2015 by Soo Park

Chicago Magazine's Secret Supper at Swift & Sons // Photo: @chelsias

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….

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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: 90+ Cellars, B Hospitality, Boka Restaurant Group, boston cream pie, brussels sprouts, cabernet, Chicago magazine, chocolate, cocktails, dessert, fine dining, fulton market, hot spot, oyster, potatoes, salad, steak, steakhouse, strip loin, Swift & Sons, tartare, west loop, wine, Woodford Reserve

Fab Review: Viaggio

November 10, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Viaggio // Photo: @fabsoopark

Italian food is my favorite type of comfort food. I mean what sounds better than pastas, meatballs, cannolis, and more? Because of my immense love for Italian food, I was definitely thrilled when the Fab Food team got a chance to visit Viaggio in the West Loop. It was an Italian feast unlike any other.

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Doughnut Shops in Chicago

November 9, 2015 by Soo Park

Stan's Donuts // Photo: @fabsoopark

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…

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