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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….
Cold 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….
Bernie’s Lunch & Supper is located in the hip River North neighborhood. Chef Zack Sklar’s first venture in Chicago is part of the Michigan based-restaurant group, Peas & Carrot Hospitality. The restaurant is named after Sklar’s grandfather and the menu is focused on pan-Mediterranean flavors. Yeah, pan-Mediterranean is a thing.
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Blufish, 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. …
A sandwich a day, keeps the doctor away! OK, maybe that’s not the correct saying but let’s agree, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You feel me? The Eastman Egg Company offers quick, quality food that will satisfy your hunger and start your day off right. Welcome to a better morning!…
Over the past few years, Evanston has experienced an influx of restaurant openings from farm-to-table concepts, to gastropubs, and everything in between, but one stands out to me above the rest…Peckish Pig….
Mott 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. …
bopNgrill is a fast casual, counter-service spot that serves Korean-American fusion fare. The combination of the two cultures result in gratifying and flavorful dishes including Philly bulkogi egg rolls, umami and kimchi burgers, kimchi fries, rice plates, and more. My mouth is watering as I am writing this!…
With the constant opening and closing of restaurants in the Gold Coast, it is hard to keep track of which ones are still there. Jellyfish is a restaurant that was established in 2012 and has been a little gem in the neighborhood ever since.
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