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Fab Review: Brunch at The Publican

November 11, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: The Publican // Spoon Bread, Belgian Waffle, and Publican Bacon // Photo: @topchicagoeatsThe Publican, a member of Paul Kahan’s culinary empire, is a pork- and seafood-focused restaurant in the center of the Fulton Market meatpacking district. The Publican stays true to the West Loop style of reinventing traditional American foods with a modern twist and a focus on farm-to-table sustainability.

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Fab Review: Oyster Bah

March 15, 2016 by Soo Park

Oyster Bah // Photo: @fabsooparkOyster Bah is an East Coast-inspired Lettuce Entertain You seafood restaurant in partnership with the team at Shaw’s Crab House. Expect fresh oysters and seafood sourced from all over the world as well as sandwiches, tacos, and Uncle Orkie’s onion burger….

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Fab Review: Cold Storage

March 4, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Cold Storage // Photo: @topchicagoeatsCold Storage is a seafood-focused restaurant and raw bar from the Boka Restaurant Group and B. Hospitality Co. The restaurant is connected to Swift & Sons and inspired by ice storage rooms in meatpacking plants….

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Fab Review: Bernie’s Lunch & Supper

February 25, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Bernie's Lunch & Supper // Photo: @fabsooparkBernie’s Lunch & Supper is located in the hip River North neighborhood. Chef Zack Sklar’s first venture in Chicago is part of the Michigan based-restaurant group, Peas & Carrot Hospitality. The restaurant is named after Sklar’s grandfather and the menu is focused on pan-Mediterranean flavors. Yeah, pan-Mediterranean is a thing.

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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 Chicago Restaurant Daily Deals

February 15, 2016 by Soo Park

Top Chicago Restaurant Daily Deals // Lawrence Fish Market // Photo: @fabsooparkDeals on meals. Eating out can get expensive, especially if you eat out often. Ashley Gleason aka @cleanplateclubchi explored the top restaurant deals in Chicago and shares her favorites spots to enjoy a delicious meal at affordable prices…for every day of the week….

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