It seems like it was only yesterday when it was 80 degrees outside and now it’s quickly turned into sweater weather. The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time for lots of festive, fall-themed treats.
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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Shaved Ice in the Suburbs
Summer is over, but that doesn’t stop us from having our delicious frozen treats. If you’re like us, you probably crave ice cream even in the winter time! Hi, we’re John & Christina, siblings who run @WeEatChicago. Today we’ll all hop on the sugar rush express as we show you our “Top 5 Shaved Ice in the Suburbs!” We know, we know… good places in the suburbs? It must be a myth. Lucky for you, as your tour guides, we’ll be able to share some of our hidden gems that we found in the suburbs….
Fab Review: XO Marshmallow
XO Marshmallow, located in Rogers Park, is Chicago’s first marshmallow-themed cafe and dessert spot. It’s a wonderland devoted to ooey, gooey, fluffy, squishy, melt-in-your mouth marshmallow treats. Menu items include hot drinks like the Toasted Marshmallow Latte (need I say more?), iced drinks (frozen hot chocolate, anyone?), s’mores (think donuts and tacos) and more….
Fab Recipe: Mixed Berry Pie
Pie, oh my! What better way to celebrate Fourth of July than with pie. Check out Sadie Hill’s (@sadiehill) Mixed Berry Pie recipe. It’s perfect for any summer BBQ.
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Fab Happenings: Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month 2017
If you haven’t heard, February is Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month. It’s a whole month dedicated to dining deals from over 100 restaurants in the North Shore. YES! It’s a foodie paradise you don’t want to miss. …
Fab Happenings: Top 5 Restaurants I Ate at During Restaurant Week 2017
Every year, I look forward to Chicago Restaurant Week (which is actually two weeks long) as many restaurants offer special prix fixe menus for a great price. Some of the restaurants even create unique dishes just for those two weeks (January 27 – February 9, 2017). Sadly, today is the last day.
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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Food Trucks in 2016 by Senxeats
What a year it’s been! Lots of questionable and unfortunate things have happened in 2016, but Chicago’s food scene has continued to truck on (pun intended). I’ve been very grateful to be able to explore in greater depth the amazing food that Chicago has to offer, starting with Instagram back in spring and being so lucky to join the Fab Food Chicago team this past October. It’s always hard to make a list of the best things I’ve eaten, so I’ve decided to do a “Top 5 Food Trucks” list to narrow down my options.
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Fab Happenings: Top 10 Desserts I Ate in 2016 by TopChicagoEats
2016 was a year of trying a lot of different restaurants and delicious food. It was when I switched my Instagram account from a personal account and focused only on food. If you’ve seen my Instagram (@topchicagoeats), you will notice a ton of pictures of desserts. Not only are the desserts delicious, but also photogenic.
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Fab Review: Brunch at Fat Rice
Fat Rice draws upon the spirit of Macau, a former Portuguese colony along the southern border of China, whose incredible cuisine is heavily influenced by both cultures to create foods with a delectable fusion of flavors right here in Chicago.
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Fab Happenings: Downtown Evanston Dining Tour 2016
Did 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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