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Fab Review: Café Robey

November 17, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Café Robey // Salmon and Beef // Photo: @topchicagoeatsCafé Robey, located inside of The Robey Hotel, sits at the center of the six-corner intersection in Wicker Park. Executive Chef, Kevin McAllister, serves contemporary American cuisine highlighting colorful and flavorful dishes.

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Fab Review: Lunch at The Duck Inn

April 7, 2016 by Soo Park

Duck Fat Hot Dog at The Duck Inn // Photo: @fabsooparkThe Duck Inn is a casual, neighborhood spot located in Bridgeport. Partner/Chef Kevin Hickey is a Bridgeport native and has deep roots to the neighborhood and community. Not only has his family lived in the neighborhood for many generations, but the family he bought the former Gem-Bar space from, also lived there for many years.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: bridgeport, cheese curds, duck, duck dog, duck fat dog, duck inn, duck wings, flatbread, kevin hickey, lunch, lunch post, rotisserie duck, the duck inn, wings

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 5 Brunch Spots in Chicago

February 8, 2016 by Soo Park

Duck Fat Dog at The Duck Inn // Photo: @lavila92In Chicago, we take brunch seriously (#brunchsohard). For many, the weekly ritual includes gluttonous amounts of runny yolks, thick-cut maple bacon, cheesy omelettes, fluffy pancakes, bottomless mimosas, and more. One of my favorite Instagrammers, Lisette (@lavila92), shares her top brunch spots and her mouthwatering pics. …

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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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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Restaurants in Chicago

November 20, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Viaggio// Photo: @chicityfoodieThe Instagram world provides endless possibilities to meet and collaborate with some amazing people. When I started in the community, I did not know a single soul. Along the way, I met some really inspirational people who taught me more about the ever-growing Instagram community. Seth Marcus, also known as ChiCityFoodie, was one of those people!…

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