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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Things I Ate/Drank at Lollapalooza 2019

August 4, 2019 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Things I Ate/Drank at Lollapalooza 2019 // Photo: Fab Food ChicagoLollapalooza was in the full effect this weekend and we can say it was another amazing year! With 8 stages, and over 170+ bands plus the Windy City’s favorite restaurants in Chow Town, we can understand why it is one of Chicago’s hottest summer fests.

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: #givesyouwings, bombobar, budlong hot chicken, chicago summer, chicken & waffles, desserts, fried chicken, fried chicken sandwich, gelato, ice cream, lollapalooza, mad social, music festival, red bull, summer festival, the original rainbow cone, vero gelato, xo marshmallow

Fab Happenings: Chicago Food Crawls Book

April 1, 2019 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Chicago Food Crawls Book // Author's Photo: Chamere Orr & Briana DeBolt © A Full Living, LLC // Photo: @fabsoopark

Fab Happenings: Chicago Food Crawls Book // Author’s Photo: Chamere Orr & Briana DeBolt © A Full Living, LLC // Photo: @fabsoopark

I can’t believe it… as of today on 4/1/19 (no April Fools joke!) my book is here! It is with great honor and joy to announce the release of my book, Chicago Food Crawls. I’ve been working on it for a year so it is so surreal this day is finally here. Pinch me now.

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: best restaurants, book, chicago, chicago favorites, chicago tours, desserts, doughnut, eating tour, food crawls, food guide, foodie, libations, neighborhood guide, neighborhoods, restaurants, sushi, taco, top restaurants, tourist

Fab Review: MAD Social

March 8, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: MAD Social // Photo: @fabsoopark

Fab Review: MAD Social // Photo: @fabsoopark

MAD social is the newest project by Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants. It is the first restaurant they have opened in 14 years, and the first restaurant opened by Gina Stefani, daughter of restaurant icon, Phil Stefani. MAD Social combines traditional values with a modern approach to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where people can come together to enjoy a good meal….

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Fab Happenings: Top 10 Most Photogenic Food in Chicago

January 25, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Photo by Rachel Bires

Photo by Rachel Bires

There’s a well-known saying that you eat with your eyes first, which is why when it comes to food, presentation is certainly a key factor. But as a lot of us know through social media, taking a visually appealing photo of our food is not quite as simple as pointing and shooting….

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 10} Tagged With: avocado, avocado toast, burgers, carbs, Collaboration, desserts, donuts, eataly, evanston, food, gelato, gold coast, hot dogs, Lincoln Park, logan square, pasta, photography, pizza, river north, sandwiches, streeterville, sweets, toast, west loop

Fab Recipe: Sweet Potato Cupcakes

November 13, 2015 by Contributing Writer

One of the joys of being a food blogger is connecting with other fellow bloggers who share the same passion for food. With our shared love for pastries, it was only natural for me to team up with the multi-talented chef/blogger/entrepreneur, Nicole Tingwall (Windy City Dinner Fairy), to make sweet potato cupcakes for my first collaboration….

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Filed Under: {Desserts}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: baker's secret, Collaboration, desserts, fall, marshmallow buttercream, nicole tingwall, sweet potato cupcakes, windy city dinner fairy

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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Fab Recipe: Halloween Candy Bark

October 30, 2015 by Soo Park

Fab Recipe: Halloween Candy Bark

Halloween is the perfect wicked holiday to freak out about crispy caramel apples, devilish chocolate bars, and sweet candy bark. What other day can you spook your body into a sugar-induced coma while dressed like a superhero?…

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Filed Under: {Desserts}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: candy, candy corn, chocolate, dessert, desserts, festive, halloween, holidays, homemade, kit kat, oreo, oreos, recipe, reese's pieces

Fab Recipe: Ghoulish Graveyard Dirt Cups

October 28, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year. I love the creativity that goes into the costume designs, spooky decorations, and ghoulish treats. As a pastry chef, it’s my job is to come up with the variety of devilish treats for the bakery. Whether it’s a cute little monster head on top of a cupcake/cake, brownies made into a graveyard, or a pretzel made into a severed finger…the possibilities are endless….

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Filed Under: {Desserts}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: candy pumpkins, chocolate pudding, desserts, dirt cups, edible graveyard, gummy worms, halloween, kid-friendly, Milano cookies, oreo, toffee bits

Fab Recipe: Halloween Rice Krispies Treats

October 27, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Photo: @vansventures

Halloween is right around the corner and sweet treats are the best for the occasion, especially Rice Krispies treats! Planning and preparing for a party can take up a bulk of your time, especially if you are hosting. I like to save time by making simple but delicious treats to serve to my guests….

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Unique Desserts in Chicago

October 5, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Photo: @vansventures at Sugar Shack on 26th

Living in Chicago, there are so many different options for desserts. From hot to cold and sweet to savory, there’s something for everyone! For me, I always go for the cold and unique desserts. If you are looking for a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, then read on. Here are some of my all-time favorites:

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: amorino, arepas, bingsoo, chicago, Cuban, desserts, frozen treats, funnel cake, gelato, gold coast, ice cream, jenis splendid ice cream, Korean, Lincoln Park, shaved ice, sugar shack on 26th, summer, unique, waffle, wicker park

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