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Fab Review: Jellyfish Chicago

January 5, 2016 by Contributing Writer

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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Fab Recipe: Sushi Burrito with Diane Kang

December 18, 2015 by Soo Park

Sushirrito by Diane Kang // Photo: Frank Lieu

Meet Diane Kang aka A Korean Girl Eats. Diane is a passionate foodie and an advocate of Korean culture and food. She started A Korean Girl Eats (YouTube channel) after a brief stint working at an advertising agency in New York City. She wanted to expand her horizons and explore her passion for food, particularly Korean food, which has a special place in her heart. Eating Korean food evokes nostalgia and fond memories of her childhood….

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Restaurants in Chicago

November 20, 2015 by Contributing Writer

The Instagram world provides endless possibilities to meet and collaborate with some amazing people. When I started in the community, I did not know a single soul. Along the way, I met some really inspirational people who taught me more about the ever-growing Instagram community. Seth Marcus, also known as ChiCityFoodie, was one of those people!…

Fab Recipe: Slurping Turtle’s Fried Brussels Sprouts

October 21, 2015 by Contributing Writer

As a child, not many of us liked to eat our veggies, especially Brussels sprouts. For me, my family rarely, if ever, served Brussels spouts, so I was actually not very familiar with them, but I know my friends did not like them. The first time my family served Brussels sprout, I was a little hesitant to try. However, I am so glad I did! For me personally, as I got older, I started to enjoy more complex and bitter flavors. I’ve taken a strong liking to the vegetable and will order it at almost any restaurant that serves it….

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Bubble Tea in Chicago

October 1, 2015 by Contributing Writer

A classic childhood favorite for many, bubble tea or “boba” is on the rise in the Chicago food scene. Expanding upon the boundaries of Chinatown and Chinese restaurants, boba shops are starting to pop up in neighborhoods such as Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Argyle, and Evanston. As a huge boba enthusiast, I could not be more excited about this new trend. Not only does boba invoke the feeling of growing up in a Chinese household but it is also such a fun experience to drink tea and chew boba at the same time. I definitely appreciate a great cup of boba for any situation.

I have been known to frequent the various boba spots below and thus earned the title #BobaQueen. YASSSSS! While people might need a drink after work, I often go for a cup of boba instead. The concept of drinking and eating might sound weird to many, however, it is definitely something that one should try.

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