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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Fall Treats 2018

November 16, 2018 by Contributing Writer

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Fall Treats 2018 // Loaded Pumpkin Churro Bites at Bodega // Photo: @topchicagoeats
The crisp, colorful leaves are falling off trees and Chicago temps are quickly dropping. That can only mean one thing…FALL! Fall has always been my favorite season so of course, we can’t forget about all the seasonal treats that come with sweater weather.

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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 Happenings: Top 5 Fall-Themed Treats

November 9, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Pumpkin Latte Cake Jar at Jar Bar // Photo: @topchicagoeats
It seems like it was only yesterday when it was 80 degrees outside and now it’s quickly turned into sweater weather. The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time for lots of festive, fall-themed treats.

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Doughnuts in Chicago by PoweredbyDoughnuts

April 20, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Violet Sugar Doughnut at Mindy's HotChocolate Bakery // Photo: @poweredbydoughnutsDoughnuts are by far the hottest trend in the culinary world right now. A quick scroll through Instagram and you’ll find everything from Cronuts, doughnut ice cream sandwiches, the sushi doughnut, even spaghetti doughnuts (ewww…)! If you happen to be in the Windy City looking for the best doughnuts Chicago has to offer, there’s a good chance you may find yourself overwhelmed with all the different options. That’s where I come in….

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Holiday Treats in Chicago

December 22, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Gingerbread Cake Shake at Public House // Photo: @topchicagoeatsThe excitement of the holidays is in the air as you hear holiday music and see people shopping for presents. As the holidays get near, many people look forward to holiday-inspired treats. Whether you’re going to a party or family get-together, bringing treats is a must!

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Fab Happenings: Guide to Mother’s Day Brunch in Chicago

May 4, 2016 by Soo Park

Schnitzel Sandwich at Bohemian House // Photo: @fabsooparkTreat mom to the best because, let’s face it, she deserves the best. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Do you have plans, yet? …

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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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