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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Pies 2018

November 22, 2018 by Contributing Writer

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Pies 2018 // Cranberry Yuzu Meringue at Spinning J // Photo: @topchicagoeatsHappy Thanksgiving, everyone! We’re thankful for all the food we’re about to eat especially the PIES! We, (@topchicagoeats) and (@hangry_amy), begrudgingly (sarcasm) tasted pies from all over the city and created this list of their favorites!

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: andersonville, apple pie, baker miller, bang bang pie, cranberry yuzu, dessert, fall, first slice pie café, hoosier mama pie, humboldt park, logan square, pie, pumpkin cheesecake, ravenswood, spinning j, sweets, thanksgiving, Ukrainian Village

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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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: bodega, caramel apple, churros, dessert, edgewater, fall, frozen custard, lakeview, lickity split, logan square, oak brook, popsicles, pretty cool ice cream, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, river north, rogers park, schaumburg, South Loop, stan’s donuts, streeterville, sweets, the loop, west loop, wicker park, xo marshmallow

Fab Review: Katana

October 11, 2018 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Katana // Tsukiji and Kani Maki // Photo: @topchicagoeatsKatana is celebrating their one year anniversary! It is a popular Japanese restaurant, which originated in Los Angeles and opened last year here in Chicago. The kitchen is led by chef Jose Melendez and Rob Juan. The trendy, modern vibe of the restaurant really suits the River North neighborhood. Katana markets its original location in L.A. as “the place to be.” They are on the right path to accomplishing the same for Chicago as well.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago} Tagged With: carnival cake, chilean sea bass, cocktail, dessert, kampachi crudo, katana, Lobster, pork chop, ribeye, river north, robata grill, sake, skewers, sushi, sweets, wagyu

Fab Review: Brunch at Ronero

March 30, 2018 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: Brunch at Ronero // Arepa Benedict, Breakfast Cubano, and Sweet & Tart Waffles // Photo: @topchicagoeatsAs a food Instagrammer, I go to a lot of restaurants for brunch. After a while, brunch food can get repetitive. So I’m always looking for different cuisines and creative dishes that stand apart from the brunch norm. Ronero is the perfect spot.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: arepas, breakfast, brunch, cocktails, cuban sandwich, donut, eggs benedict, latin cuisine, ronero, sweets, waffles, west loop

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Valentine’s Day Treats

February 13, 2018 by Contributing Writer

Cupid Shuffle Tacolato at Parlor Pizza Bar // Photo: @topchicagoeatsFebruary is the sweetest time of the year…literally. From heart-shaped cookies to red velvet cake, there is no shortage of Valentine’s Day themed treats. Whether you prefer traditional seasonal favorites or creative one-of-a-kind treats, my list has you covered.

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: amorino, bang bang pie & biscuits, bucktown, cake, dessert, gelato, gold coast, latte, logan square, macaron, milkshake, parlor, pie, public house, ravenswood, river north, sweets, valentine's day, valentine's dessert, west loop, wicker park

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Things to Eat and Drink at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket

December 8, 2017 by Contributing Writer

Jalapeño Stuffed Pretzel at Christkindlmarket // Photo: @topchicagoeatsIt’s that time of year. With the Christmas music playing aloud and pretty lights all around, you can’t help but get into the holiday spirit. I can’t think of a better place to spend a day, during this time, than at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket.

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: baked apple, christkindlemarket, christmas, cinnamon roll, dessert, german brat, glühwein, holidays, jalapeño pretzel, spiced wine, stuffed pretzel, sweets, the loop

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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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: andersonville, apple cider donut, cake jar, cappuccino, cookie pie, cupcake, dessert, donut, fall, fall treats, forest park, george's ice cream & sweets, jar bar, lakeview, near north side, northbrook, oak brook, pumpkin cupcake, pumpkin latte, river north, South Loop, stan's donuts & coffee, streeterville, sugar bliss patisserie, sweets, the loop, wicker park

Fab Review: XO Marshmallow

August 30, 2017 by Soo Park

Fab Review: XO Marshmallow // S'maco and Donut S'more // Photo: @fabsooparkXO Marshmallow, located in Rogers Park, is Chicago’s first marshmallow-themed cafe and dessert spot. It’s a wonderland devoted to ooey, gooey, fluffy, squishy, melt-in-your mouth marshmallow treats. Menu items include hot drinks like the Toasted Marshmallow Latte (need I say more?), iced drinks (frozen hot chocolate, anyone?), s’mores (think donuts and tacos) and more….

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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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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 10} Tagged With: avocado, avocado toast, burgers, carbs, Collaboration, desserts, donuts, eataly, evanston, food, gelato, gold coast, hot dogs, Lincoln Park, logan square, pasta, photography, pizza, river north, sandwiches, streeterville, sweets, toast, west loop

Fab Recipe: The Eng Family Holiday Butterhorn Cookies

December 23, 2015 by Soo Park

Fab Recipe: Eng Family Butterhorns // Photo: @fabsooparkIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Hubby made his family’s butterhorn cookies this past weekend and they were divine. Yes, my husband baked. The buttery and nutty cookies melted in my mouth and the bottoms were deliciously caramelized.  …

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Filed Under: {Desserts}, {Fab Recipes} Tagged With: baking, butterhorns, cookies, dessert, family traditions, holiday, holidays, sweets, traditions, treats

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