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Fab Happenings: Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month 2016

February 11, 2016 by Soo Park

Farmhouse Evanston // North Shore Restaurant Month // Photo: @fabsooparkFebruary is Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month! What does that mean? 70+ participating restaurants in the North Shore are offering extraordinary dining deals throughout the month of February, except Valentine’s Day (sorry, loves!). …

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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: 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 Happenings: Top 5 Things I Ate in 2015 by Chelsias

January 12, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Cho Sun Ok // Photo: @chelsiasNew year, new me. That’s how the saying goes right? Well, I’m not sure it will be a completely new me, but if there is change in the air then I owe it all to this past year. As I reflect back on 2015, all I can say is that it was truly a year of a food awakening. …

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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: Chicago Christkindlmarket

December 10, 2015 by Contributing Writer

IMG_5188The holidays are my favorite time of the year, and in Chicago, the holidays are truly magical. There is nothing quite like watching bustling crowds shopping for holiday gifts, sipping on warm drinks while bundled up, or staring at all the Christmas lights around the city. But my favorite thing about the holidays in Chicago is that there is always something fun to do. So this year, I decided to check out the annual Christkindlmarket on Daley Plaza in the Chicago Loop. I had heard about the market for years, but I had never been – and boy was I missing out….

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Fab Review: Coalfire Pizza

December 8, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Coalfire Pizza // Photo: @vansventuresAs a Chicagoan, it is only fitting that pizza is a part of our diets. Who can resist a delicious pie with different toppings, a crispy crust, and gooey cheese? Talk about indulgence! In Chicago, we are known for our signature deep-dish pizza. But if you are not in the mood for deep-dish, there are other options around the city like Coalfire Pizza….

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Egg Dishes in Chicago

October 26, 2015 by Contributing Writer

There are few things in life that make me gasp with utter joy. Can you guess what one of them would be? It’s none other than the glorious sight of a runny yolk lazily dripping all over my food. I have always been an avid fan of egg dishes in more ways than one. Whether it is fried, hard-boiled, scrambled or poached, eggs are the perfect complement to almost any dish….

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Fab Review: Dolce Italian at The Godfrey

October 22, 2015 by Soo Park

Dolce Italian // Photo: @fabsoopark

Dolce Italian, is located in the chic Godfrey Hotel, in Chicago’s trendy River North neighborhood. Home of classic Italian fare and specialty Neapolitan style pizzas, its upscale but approachable atmosphere brings la dolce vita to Chicago….

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Fab Review: Homeslice

October 6, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Pizza is bae. If I could have pizza everyday at Homeslice, I would be so happy. In a city that specializes in deep dish, Homeslice in Lincoln Park, provides a refreshing and fun spin on the thin-crust pizza scene.

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