Spring has sprung… well, kinda. I can’t believe we actually had snow last week in Chicago. Besides that minor detail, spring is officially here and I have healthy foods and fresh veggies on my mind. I’m hoping my magical Healthy Vegetarian Rainbow Sandwich will bring the warm weather back sooner rather than later….
Fab Recipe: Healthy Vegetarian Rainbow Sandwich
Spring has sprung… well, kinda. I can’t believe we actually had snow last week in Chicago. Besides that minor detail, spring is officially here and I have healthy foods and fresh veggies on my mind. I’m hoping my magical Healthy Vegetarian Rainbow Sandwich will bring the warm weather back sooner rather than later….
Uncle 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.
The 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 
Green 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.
What a year it’s been! Lots of questionable and unfortunate things have happened in 2016, but Chicago’s food scene has continued to truck on (pun intended). I’ve been very grateful to be able to explore in greater depth the amazing food that Chicago has to offer, starting with Instagram back in spring and being so lucky to join the Fab Food Chicago team this past October. It’s always hard to make a list of the best things I’ve eaten, so I’ve decided to do a “Top 5 Food Trucks” list to narrow down my options.
Did you know April is Grilled Cheese Month? If that wasn’t enough reason to stuff our faces with grilled cheese, today is National Grilled Cheese Day! Woot, woot!…
Stax 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.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to lunch options in a city as big as Chicago. Whether you are in the mood for a quick bite or casual lunch with friends, there’s something for everyone in every neighborhood….
Cold 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….
Bernie’s Lunch & Supper