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Fab Review: XO Marshmallow

August 30, 2017 by Soo Park

Fab Review: XO Marshmallow // S'maco and Donut S'more // Photo: @fabsooparkXO 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….

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Doughnuts in Chicago by PoweredbyDoughnuts

April 20, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Violet Sugar Doughnut at Mindy's HotChocolate Bakery // Photo: @poweredbydoughnutsDoughnuts are by far the hottest trend in the culinary world right now. A quick scroll through Instagram and you’ll find everything from Cronuts, doughnut ice cream sandwiches, the sushi doughnut, even spaghetti doughnuts (ewww…)! If you happen to be in the Windy City looking for the best doughnuts Chicago has to offer, there’s a good chance you may find yourself overwhelmed with all the different options. That’s where I come in….

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Fab Happenings: Top 10 Desserts I Ate in 2016 by TopChicagoEats

January 5, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Funfetti Hot Chocolate at BomboBar // Photo: @topchicagoeats
2016 was a year of trying a lot of different  restaurants and delicious food. It was when I switched my Instagram account from a personal account and focused only on food. If you’ve seen my Instagram (@topchicagoeats), you will notice a ton of pictures of desserts. Not only are the desserts delicious, but also photogenic.

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Holiday Treats in Chicago

December 22, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Gingerbread Cake Shake at Public House // Photo: @topchicagoeatsThe excitement of the holidays is in the air as you hear holiday music and see people shopping for presents. As the holidays get near, many people look forward to holiday-inspired treats. Whether you’re going to a party or family get-together, bringing treats is a must!

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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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Fab Review: Jellyfish Chicago

January 5, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Jellyfish// Photo: @fabsooparkWith the constant opening and closing of restaurants in the Gold Coast, it is hard to keep track of which ones are still there. Jellyfish is a restaurant that was established in 2012 and has been a little gem in the neighborhood ever since.

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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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Fab Happenings: Bacon and Beer Classic 2015

October 14, 2015 by Contributing Writer

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Bacon and beer…I can’t think of a better pairing than that. Can you? So you bet I was thrilled when Bacon and Beer Classic asked if I could take over their official Instagram page for Fab Food Chicago, this past weekend, and share my experience with everyone!

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