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Fab Review: MAD Social

March 8, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: MAD Social // Photo: @fabsoopark

Fab Review: MAD Social // Photo: @fabsoopark

MAD social is the newest project by Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants. It is the first restaurant they have opened in 14 years, and the first restaurant opened by Gina Stefani, daughter of restaurant icon, Phil Stefani. MAD Social combines traditional values with a modern approach to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where people can come together to enjoy a good meal….

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Fab Review: Blufish Vernon Hills

February 23, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Blufish Vernon Hills // Photo: @roneng1Blufish, in Vernon Hills, is the third restaurant in the Blufish family. Owned and run by two brothers, Chuck and Matt Choi, this location was chosen based on the client base from their sister restaurants in Glenview and Park Ridge. They found customers in the Vernon Hills area were traveling far to dine at their establishment so they decided to open one in the neighborhood. They opened on December 1st, a date with special meaning to Chuck, his son’s birthday.  …

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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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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: 90+ Cellars, B Hospitality, Boka Restaurant Group, boston cream pie, brussels sprouts, cabernet, Chicago magazine, chocolate, cocktails, dessert, fine dining, fulton market, hot spot, oyster, potatoes, salad, steak, steakhouse, strip loin, Swift & Sons, tartare, west loop, wine, Woodford Reserve

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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