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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Reasons to Indulge Your Benihana Crave

June 20, 2019 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Reasons to Indulge Your Benihana Crave // Photo: @fabsooparkBenihana is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. If you haven’t been, Benihana is known for its fresh food prepared on teppanyaki grills and theatric presentation. It’s not just a meal you’re getting but also a whole dining experience.

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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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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 Happenings: Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month 2017

February 16, 2017 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Chicago's North Shore Restaurant Month 2017 // Burger at Guildhall // Photo: @fabsooparkIf you haven’t heard, February is Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month. It’s a whole month dedicated to dining deals from over 100 restaurants in the North Shore. YES! It’s a foodie paradise you don’t want to miss. …

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Fab Recipe: PRE Brands Steak Bruschetta 3 Ways

November 21, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Recipe: PRE Brands Steak Bruschetta 3 Ways // Photo: @fabsoopark‘Tis the season for parties, gatherings, and celebrations. Whether you are hosting or attending a fabulous holiday soirée, delight your guests with my easy PRE Brands Steak Bruschetta 3 Ways recipes. You’ll be sure to impress with no stress.

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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 Happenings: Chicago Magazine’s Secret Supper at Swift & Sons

November 16, 2015 by Soo Park

Chicago Magazine's Secret Supper at Swift & Sons // Photo: @chelsias

The secret is out. Chicago magazine’s final event of their four-part Secret Supper series was held on November 9, 2015 at Swift & Sons, the newest steakhouse from the teams at Boka Restaurant Group and B. Hospitality….

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Fab Review: Maple & Ash

November 3, 2015 by Contributing Writer

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The Gold Coast…just got a little more luxurious. We can’t help but give a warm welcome to the brand-new steakhouse, Maple & Ash, which opened on October 23rd. Three years in the making, Maple & Ash is pulling out all the stops to make sure you have a magnificent experience. Fab Food Chicago was honored to be invited to the restaurant’s Preview Week, where we got a chance to see their full menu and select cocktails. Here’s a rundown of our night……

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