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Fab Review: Raisu

August 20, 2018 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Raisu // Whole Red Snapper // Photo: Raisu Japanese Fine DiningRaisu opened in August 2017 in an unassuming location on Irving Park Road. Although they kept a low profile in the beginning, people are starting to notice the exceptional sushi they offer. Expect high quality fish that is beautifully presented.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago} Tagged With: bluefin tuna, cake, calamari, crepe cake, hamachi, irving park, japanese cuisine, maki, nigiri, omakase, raisu, sake, sashimi, scallop, seafood, sushi, tuna tartare, whole red snapper

Fab Review: Mozu Sushi & Izakaya

February 28, 2018 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Mozu Sushi & Izakaya // Kani-Su, Rainbow Roll, Black Vegan Roll, Ikageso Kara-Age, and Sashimi // Photo: @fabsooparkMozu Sushi & Izakaya is a contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Glenview, inside a strip mall on Milwaukee Avenue. Yes, a strip mall. I know what you are thinking but it’s a place that shouldn’t be overlooked.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago Suburbs}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: chicago's north shore, glenview, japanese food, kimchi fries, korean food, lunch specials, maki, maki rolls, nigiri, noodle soup, north shore, sashimi, spicy tuna, sushi, sushi rolls, takoyaki, uni

Fab Happenings: Chicago Restaurant Week 2018

February 8, 2018 by Contributing Writer

Maki & Nigiri at Naoki // Photo: @topchicagoeats
It’s one of my favorite times of the year…  Choose Chicago‘s Chicago Restaurant Week. Over 370 restaurants participated this year with special prix fixe menus for brunch ($22), lunch ($33), or dinner ($44). Normally it runs for two weeks (this year: January 26-February 8) but they just announced they will be extending a few more days (until February 11 at select restaurants) to align with Chicago Theatre Week. Don’t miss your chance!

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: BBQ, bolingbrook, burger, burrata, chef naoki, dessert, donut, fried chicken, glenwood, hyde park, Lincoln Park, maki, marisol, merrillville, museum of contemporary art, naoki, nigiri, oak brook, octopus, pork belly, porkchop bbq, salmon, sashimi, sorbet, South Loop, steak, streeterville, sushi, the langham, the loop, travelle kitchen and bar, tuna taco, udon, veggie burger, west loop, wings

Fab Review: Blufish Vernon Hills

February 23, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Blufish Vernon Hills // Photo: @roneng1Blufish, in Vernon Hills, is the third restaurant in the Blufish family. Owned and run by two brothers, Chuck and Matt Choi, this location was chosen based on the client base from their sister restaurants in Glenview and Park Ridge. They found customers in the Vernon Hills area were traveling far to dine at their establishment so they decided to open one in the neighborhood. They opened on December 1st, a date with special meaning to Chuck, his son’s birthday.  …

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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 Happenings: Top 5 Sushi Spots in Chicago

December 28, 2015 by Soo Park

Kai Zan // Photo: @fabsooparkSushi is my favorite food to eat. I find myself craving it all the time, and I would eat it everyday if I could. Although the sushi scene in Chicago is not as vast as the coasts, there is a decent amount of Japanese restaurants that do it right….

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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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Fab Review: Juno, Omakase Experience

September 28, 2015 by Soo Park

Photo: @fabsoopark at Juno

Juno, located in Lincoln Park, serves authentic Japanese fare with a contemporary flair. Best known for its raw fish preparations and creative Omakase, Juno is a popular destination amongst Chicagoans for quality sushi.

Earlier this year, I took hubby to Juno for his birthday. He wanted great food in a casual environment. Juno was the perfect place. The food is always consistent and never disappoints. Chef B.K. Park is a master of his craft who takes the art of sushi seriously.

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