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Fab Happenings: Fab Food Chicago at Blue Plate Catering

May 26, 2016 by Soo Park

Fab Happenings: Fab Food Chicago at Blue Plate // Photo: Frank Lieu

April Showers Bring May Flowers. Fab Food Chicago partnered with Blue Plate Catering to host a fun-filled, flower-themed dinner on May 10. We invited our favorite Instagram and blogger friends to Blue Plate’s in-house kitchen located in the West Loop….

Fab Recipe: Quinoa Made 3-Ways

January 27, 2016 by Contributing Writer

Even though January is almost done, I am still thinking of all the resolutions I have made at the beginning of the year. My top resolution? To eat healthier and to learn to be a better home cook.

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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Things I Ate in 2015 by Chelsias

January 12, 2016 by Contributing Writer

New year, new me. That’s how the saying goes right? Well, I’m not sure it will be a completely new me, but if there is change in the air then I owe it all to this past year. As I reflect back on 2015, all I can say is that it was truly a year of a food awakening. …

Fab Happenings: Top 20 Things I Ate in Chicago 2015 by FabSooPark

January 4, 2016 by Soo Park

As I reflect back on 2015, I can say it’s been a big year of growth and learning. Also, a time of living life to the FULLest. Literally, my belly was full. I ate my way through the year…pizzas, burgers, doughnuts, cake, sushi, sandwiches, etc. You name it, I ate it….

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Cheap Eats in Lincoln Park

December 21, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Spam Musubi at Aloha Eats // Photo: @fabsoopark

Lincoln Park has a thriving and diverse food scene. There are always new eateries and restaurants to discover. I truly believe that one could never get bored of eating out in Lincoln Park. One of the best parts about Lincoln Park, in my opinion, is that it is home to my alma-matter – DePaul University. With a huge student base all year round, Lincoln Park excels in fun and exciting cheap eats that keeps your food game strong without killing your wallet….

Fab Happenings: Chicago Christkindlmarket

December 10, 2015 by Contributing Writer

The holidays are my favorite time of the year, and in Chicago, the holidays are truly magical. There is nothing quite like watching bustling crowds shopping for holiday gifts, sipping on warm drinks while bundled up, or staring at all the Christmas lights around the city. But my favorite thing about the holidays in Chicago is that there is always something fun to do. So this year, I decided to check out the annual Christkindlmarket on Daley Plaza in the Chicago Loop. I had heard about the market for years, but I had never been – and boy was I missing out….

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Empanadas in Chicago

December 7, 2015 by Contributing Writer

I’ve always had a soft spot for empanadas. Growing up in the Philippines, I have so many memories of making the dough, filling, assembling, and frying these handheld beauties with my family. When my grandma was alive, it was one of the few things she would request from me. She ate a very healthy diet but would indulge on my homemade empanadas, once in awhile. They were time-consuming to make but it was worth it at the end. There is something magical about biting into the crisp flaky dough and the flavorful filling. Nevertheless, I always think of my grandma when I eat empanadas….

Fab Review: Viaggio

November 10, 2015 by Contributing Writer

Italian food is my favorite type of comfort food. I mean what sounds better than pastas, meatballs, cannolis, and more? Because of my immense love for Italian food, I was definitely thrilled when the Fab Food team got a chance to visit Viaggio in the West Loop. It was an Italian feast unlike any other.

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Fab Review: Maple & Ash

November 3, 2015 by Contributing Writer

The Gold Coast…just got a little more luxurious. We can’t help but give a warm welcome to the brand-new steakhouse, Maple & Ash, which opened on October 23rd. Three years in the making, Maple & Ash is pulling out all the stops to make sure you have a magnificent experience. Fab Food Chicago was honored to be invited to the restaurant’s Preview Week, where we got a chance to see their full menu and select cocktails. Here’s a rundown of our night……

Fab Happenings: Top 5 Egg Dishes in Chicago

October 26, 2015 by Contributing Writer

There are few things in life that make me gasp with utter joy. Can you guess what one of them would be? It’s none other than the glorious sight of a runny yolk lazily dripping all over my food. I have always been an avid fan of egg dishes in more ways than one. Whether it is fried, hard-boiled, scrambled or poached, eggs are the perfect complement to almost any dish….