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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Restaurants in Logan Square

November 3, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Pretzel with Cauliflower Fondue and Charcuterie Board at Table, Donkey, and Stick // Photo: @topchicagoeatsLogan Square is one of my favorite neighborhoods to eat and drink in Chicago because there are so many different types of restaurants for whatever mood you’re in. From Mexican to Italian to sushi, there is sure to be something to suit your taste!

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Fab Happenings: Downtown Evanston Dining Tour 2016

October 27, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Downtown Evanston Dining Tour // Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. // Photo: @fabsooparkDid you know that Downtown Evanston is the dining capital of Chicago’s North Shore? It has always been but the food scene is trendier than ever, complete with brewpubs, American classics, small plates and restaurants with a sustainability mindset.

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Fab Happenings: Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month 2016

February 11, 2016 by Soo Park

Farmhouse Evanston // North Shore Restaurant Month // Photo: @fabsooparkFebruary is Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month! What does that mean? 70+ participating restaurants in the North Shore are offering extraordinary dining deals throughout the month of February, except Valentine’s Day (sorry, loves!). …

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Fab Review: Cellar Door Provisions

October 13, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Morning Bun at Cellar Door Provisions // Photo: @sherriesavorsthecity

As a pastry chef, working in the field for almost 13 years, there are only a select few bakeries around the city that completely win me over. Cellar Door Provisions is all that and more.

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Fab Chef: My Journey as a Pastry Chef

October 3, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Photo: @chelsias at Sweet Mandy B's

I was that weird kid in high school who would beg her parents for money to take cooking classes or buy cookbooks instead of shopping for clothes and CDs (yes, I’m a child of the 90’s).  Now I choose to spend my time and money on all things related to food, whether it is adventures in Chicago or halfway across the globe in Southeast Asia, where I am originally from. My journey has been slow and extremely hard, but it’s been fun. It’s made me the person that I am today.

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