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Fab Happenings: Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month 2018

February 21, 2018 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Chicago's North Shore Restaurant Month 2018 // Elote Pizza at Grateful Bites // Photo: @fabfoodchicagoChicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is celebrating their 10th year of North Shore Restaurant Month. Every year, participating restaurants in the North Shore offer special dining deals for the whole month of February, except Valentine’s Day. Offers include 15% off guest check, FREE appetizer or dessert with a purchase of an entrée, and special prix fixe menus. It’s a wonderful way to try a new restaurant in the area or go back to your favorites.

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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: Kimski

September 1, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Kopo Wings, Kimchi Fried Rice, Maria's Standard, and Scallion Potato Pancakes at Kimski // Photo: @topchicagoeatsKimski, located in Bridgeport, is a counter-service restaurant inside Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar. The creative Korean-Polish fusion dishes created by Chef Won Kim are unique but very approachable. It has been on my list of restaurants to try since it opened in May, so I was thrilled to visit.

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Fab Review: Lunch at The Duck Inn

April 7, 2016 by Soo Park

Duck Fat Hot Dog at The Duck Inn // Photo: @fabsooparkThe Duck Inn is a casual, neighborhood spot located in Bridgeport. Partner/Chef Kevin Hickey is a Bridgeport native and has deep roots to the neighborhood and community. Not only has his family lived in the neighborhood for many generations, but the family he bought the former Gem-Bar space from, also lived there for many years.

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Fab Review: Mott St

January 22, 2016 by Soo Park

Mott St // Photo: @fabsooparkMott St, the sister restaurant of Ruxbin, is a hip and edgy, Asian-influenced restaurant inspired by street food and night markets in Asia. Chef Edward Kim’s mashup of various cuisines including Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, and Italian are both brilliant and bold. …

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Fab Happenings: Top 20 Things I Ate in Chicago 2015 by FabSooPark

January 4, 2016 by Soo Park

Soo Park || Photo: @roneng1As I reflect back on 2015, I can say it’s been a big year of growth and learning. Also, a time of living life to the FULLest. Literally, my belly was full. I ate my way through the year…pizzas, burgers, doughnuts, cake, sushi, sandwiches, etc. You name it, I ate it….

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