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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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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 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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No Bones Beach Club is a vegan restaurant in Wicker Park but also in Portland and Seattle. It originally began as a food truck in Seattle but now have expanded into Chicago. Vegan food isn’t all about boring salads. Their motto is “just because it’s vegan doesn’t mean it sucks” and I couldn’t agree more.
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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….
Katana 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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Raisu opened in August 2017 in an unassuming location on Irving Park Road. Although they kept a low profile in the beginning, people are starting to notice the exceptional sushi they offer. Expect high quality fish that is beautifully presented.
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Who says suburban restaurants need to be boring or limited to chain restaurants? Downtown Evanston has one of the most vibrant food scenes in the Chicagoland area. From farm-to-table to ravioli and Asian eats, all your cravings are just a stone throw’s away and easily accessible via CTA Purple Line and Metra North Line….
As 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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Beatnik, the newest restaurant from the Bonhomme Hospitality Group, opened its doors this past summer in Ukrainian Village with Executive Chef Marcos Campos and Chef de Cuisine Joseph Hejtmanek heading the kitchen. While there’s been quite a few trendy restaurant openings in this area, Beatnik is unlike any other. From the wide array of cuisines to the décor, Beatnik is truly one-of-a-kind.
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