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Fab Review: Brunch at The Publican

November 11, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Fab Review: The Publican // Spoon Bread, Belgian Waffle, and Publican Bacon // Photo: @topchicagoeatsThe Publican, a member of Paul Kahan’s culinary empire, is a pork- and seafood-focused restaurant in the center of the Fulton Market meatpacking district. The Publican stays true to the West Loop style of reinventing traditional American foods with a modern twist and a focus on farm-to-table sustainability.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: american, american food, bacon, belgian waffle, breakfast, brunch, cheese, chicago, chicago food, chicago restaurant, coffee, fried egg, garlic bread, new american, oysters, pate, the publican, waffles, west loop

Fab Chef: Stephen Wambach of Formento’s – Updated

September 2, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Chef: Stephen Wambach of Formento's // Photo: Kailley Lindman

Fab Chef: Stephen Wambach of Formento’s // Photo: Kailley Lindman

Updated: Chef Stephen Wambach is no longer at Formento’s as of September 2016.

Meet Chef Stephen Wambach. Wambach joined Formento’s, a B. Hospitality restaurant, earlier this year. He comes from an impressive background and has trained under many famous chefs around the world….

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Filed Under: {Fab Chefs} Tagged With: ashley hutchinson, chef, chef interview, chefs, formento's, Italian food, kailley lindman, southern italian, stephen wambach, west loop

Fab Happenings: Fab Food Chicago at Blue Plate Catering

May 26, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Fab Food Chicago at Blue Plate // Photo: Frank LieuApril Showers Bring May Flowers. Fab Food Chicago partnered with Blue Plate Catering to host a fun-filled, flower-themed dinner on May 10. We invited our favorite Instagram and blogger friends to Blue Plate’s in-house kitchen located in the West Loop….

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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: ashley harriger, bbj linen, bloggers, blue plate, blue plate catering, blue plate chicago, caterer, chicago, chicago event, cocktails, corporate events, dessert, dinner, eventc, flower firm, flowers, halls rental, instagrammers, lamb, luv carpenter, randal jacobs, tuna, vip valet, weddings, west loop

Fab Happenings: Top 10 Restaurants with Patios in Chicago

May 11, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Gold Rush Cocktail at The Dawson // Photo: @topchicagoeatsEven though Chicago weather has been very unpredictable lately, summer is right around the corner (or at least we can hope)! Patio season is what makes these long Chicago winters tolerable. Who can resist sipping on a cold cocktail and dining alfresco?

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 10} Tagged With: 90 miles cuban cafe, acanto, ada street, bang bang pie, big star, biscuits, boozy snow cones, celeste, expat, fried chicken sandwich, la sirena clandestina, lincolnwood, logan square, negroni slushi, parson's, pasta, patios, pie, raw bar, river north, River West, roscoe village, South Loop, tacos, the dawson, west loop, wicker park

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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Filed Under: {Events}, {Fab Happenings} Tagged With: bellyq, bridgeport, brunch, gold coast, gt fish & oyster, langham hotel, mother's day, nico osteria, nomi kitchen, odyssey, park hyatt, river north, rpm steak, streeterville, the drake hotel, the duck inn, travelle kitchen and bar, west loop

Fab Review: Duck Duck Goat

April 22, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Slap Noodles, Sichuan Potato, and Duck Fried Rice at Duck Duck Goat // Photo: @topchicagoeatsDuck Duck Goat is the newest restaurant from Top Chef, Stephanie Izard, which is located in the West Loop. It is part of the Boka Restaurant Group along with Izard’s other two restaurants, Girl & the Goat and Little Goat. Believe all the hype, this restaurant does not disappoint!

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Filed Under: {Restaurants: Chicago}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: dessert, dinner, duck duck goat, egg waffle, fried rice, noodles, potstickers, stephanie izard, west loop

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Happy Hour Specials in Chicago

April 11, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Shrimp, King Crab Legs, and Scallop Crudo at Hubbard Inn // Photo: @topchicagoeatsAfter a long work day, grabbing food and drinks with friends is the highlight of my day. Who doesn’t love a good happy hour with exceptional deals? No one wants to always just “work, work, work, work, work, work…”…

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Filed Under: {Fab Happenings}, {Top 5} Tagged With: beer, cocktails, Dolce Italian, happy hour, hub 51, hubbard inn, margaritas, mas, pizza, raw bar, river north, roka akor, sake, sushi, tacos, west loop

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: Cold Storage

March 4, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Review: Cold Storage // Photo: @topchicagoeatsCold 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….

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: anchovies, B Hospitality, Boka Restaurant Group, chocolate, clam, cold storage, dessert, dinner, ice cream, lunch, oysters, sandwich, seafood, sundae, uni, west loop

Fab Review: Monteverde

February 24, 2016 by Soo Park

Cannelloni Saltimbocca at Monteverde // Photo: @kristen_mendiola
Monteverde, located in the West Loop, is Sarah Grueneberg’s (Spiaggia, “Top Chef”) first solo endeavor. The food comes from the soul and filled with passion. The menu is heavily focused on pastas, which are handmade and fresh throughout the day.

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Filed Under: {Fab Reviews}, {Restaurants: Chicago}, {Restaurants} Tagged With: cannelloni, Italian food, lamb, monteverde, octopus, pasta, pork, prosciutto, ragu, saltimbocca, sarah grueneberg, spaghetti, west loop

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