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Fab Review: Brunch at Meli Cafe 2019

April 30, 2019 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Meli Cafe // Brunch // Photo: @fabsoopark

Fab Review: Meli Cafe // Brunch // Photo: @fabsoopark

Brunch is always a good idea, especially at Meli Cafe. The best part? You don’t have to wait until the weekend to have brunch food. Benedicts, French toast, pancakes, crepes, yogurt, and more are available all day, every day. Meli has three locations: Greek Town, River North, and Printer’s Row. Dinner is also served at the Printer’s Row location.

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Fab Review: Uncle Mike’s Place

February 24, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Uncle Mike's Place // Marinated Skirt Steak, Longanisa and Tocino Combination, Potato Pancakes, and Pancit // Photo: @topchicagoeatsUncle Mike’s Place, a family-owned diner, is situated in a quiet part of West Town. They serve Filipino-American breakfasts and classic American diner food. Started as a classic diner in 1991, the place evolved after Uncle Mike started serving recipes inspired by his Filipina mother-in-law. Uncle Mike’s Place has since become one of the best places to get Filipino food in Chicago.

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Fab Review: Currency Exchange Cafe

February 1, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Currency Exchange Cafe // Overview // Photo: @senxeatsThe history of Currency Exchange Cafe is in its name. The cafe’s space is repurposed from an actual currency exchange and retains many of the original hand-painted signs and remnants of its former life. Located in Washington Park by the Garfield Green Line station, the cafe strives to reflect the local culinary character of its neighborhood, serving a variety of Southern Soul and Mexican food. Currency Exchange Cafe is part of the Washington Park Arts Block, a collaboration with the University of Chicago aimed to engage local residents in art, entertainment, and education. The Arts Block also includes BING Art Books, the Arts Incubator, and the proposed Green Line Arts Center.

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Fab Review: Brunch at Green Street Local

January 27, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Green Street Local // Mamma's French Toast // Photo: @topchicagoeatsGreen Street Local, a classic comfort American restaurant with an upscale twist, has recently launched their new brunch menu for 2017. True to their name, Green Street Local uses Chicago as its inspiration and focuses on regionally sourced ingredients.

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Fab Review: Stax Cafe

March 22, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Stax Cafe #fabfoodchicago // Photo: @fabsooparkStax Cafe, located in University Village, takes breakfast seriously. They are so serious, breakfast is served all-day, every day. Only the finest and highest quality ingredients are used. This casual eatery serves classic breakfast favorites including pancakes, omelettes, french toast, waffles, egg bennies, and more.

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Fab Recipe: Holiday Breakfast Casserole

December 16, 2015 by Contributing Writer

There is nothing better than waking up on Christmas morning to the heavenly scent of a breakfast casserole wafting through your nose. My Holiday Breakfast Casserole is an ode to the warm, festive Christmas tradition of gathering together on Christmas morning (while everyone is still wearing their pj’s) and enjoying a great meal with your family. After all, opening Christmas presents and unstuffing stockings involve a lot of hard work, so it is only appropriate to refuel with a good hearty breakfast….

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Fab Review: Meli Café 2015

October 15, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Photo: @vansventures at Meli's CafeOh, brunch time! It’s my favorite time of the day. On a day when you sleep in, this is the meal that can satisfy your hunger. Breakfast foods? Not a problem. Lunch? Also appropriate! As a person that loves fresh fruits and eggs, Meli Café makes some amazing dishes with these two ingredients. It’s almost the weekend so it’s the perfect time to start thinking about weekend brunch plans!

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