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Fab Recipe: OZO Foods Vegetarian Kimbap // Plant-Based Protein // Photo: @fabsoopark
Oh, what a year! It’s safe to say 2020 more than an interesting and challenging year but despite all the bad, we made it! I’m ready to roll into the new year with a positive state of mind and to continue to work on myself and my health.
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Quarantine has forced all of us to spend more time in the kitchen. It is the opportune time to hone your culinary skills especially when you have various celebrity chefs helping you along the way with their cooking tips on social media. But, where do chefs shop? The Chefs’ Warehouse has been a trusted source of the world’s best ingredients to top chefs including Thomas Keller, Michael Mina, Daniel Boulud, José Andrés, and more for over 35 years.
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Happy Easter! My PEEPS Peanut Butter S’mores Dip is an ideal treat for today. It’s colorful, easy-to-make, and fun for the whole family.
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Although I love my job and eating out at all the fabulous restaurants in Chicago, sometimes I need a break. I decided to kickstart the new year in a healthy way by trying out Sun Basket, a meal delivery service that ships quick and easy meals using organic and sustainable ingredients. Find out how you can receive $35 off plus 4 FREE gifts at the end of the post.
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Fab Recipe: Korean Vegetable Bibimbap // Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar // Photo: @fabsoopark
Bibimbap (비빔밥) meaning “mixed rice” in Korean is the ultimate comfort for me. It’s an all-in-one meal that is both healthy and gratifying. I use Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar to help elevate the flavor in my favorite comfort dish.
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Lollapalooza was in the full effect this weekend and we can say it was another amazing year! With 8 stages, and over 170+ bands plus the Windy City’s favorite restaurants in Chow Town, we can understand why it is one of Chicago’s hottest summer fests.
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Benihana is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. If you haven’t been, Benihana is known for its fresh food prepared on teppanyaki grills and theatric presentation. It’s not just a meal you’re getting but also a whole dining experience.
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Fab Review: Meli Cafe // Brunch // Photo: @fabsoopark
Brunch is always a good idea, especially at Meli Cafe. The best part? You don’t have to wait until the weekend to have brunch food. Benedicts, French toast, pancakes, crepes, yogurt, and more are available all day, every day. Meli has three locations: Greek Town, River North, and Printer’s Row. Dinner is also served at the Printer’s Row location.
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Fab Happenings: Chicago Food Crawls Book // Author’s Photo: Chamere Orr & Briana DeBolt © A Full Living, LLC // Photo: @fabsoopark
I can’t believe it… as of today on 4/1/19 (no April Fools joke!) my book is here! It is with great honor and joy to announce the release of my book, Chicago Food Crawls. I’ve been working on it for a year so it is so surreal this day is finally here. Pinch me now.
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Fab Happenings: Top 10 Things I Ate/Drank in 2018 by Soo Park // Whole Fish Sashimi at Raisu // Photo: @fabsoopark
Eeeeek! I can’t believe January is almost over. I really had plans to get this article out earlier but, you know, life happened. We had a whole lot of sickness going on in our house this month. My little one (@fabfoodbaby) had an upper respiratory infection and I had strep. UGH! And, just when we started to feel better, we both got sick again. Please put us in a bubble….