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Fab Happenings: Top 10 Things I Ate/Drank in 2018 by Soo Park // Whole Fish Sashimi at Raisu // Photo: @fabsoopark
Eeeeek! I can’t believe January is almost over. I really had plans to get this article out earlier but, you know, life happened. We had a whole lot of sickness going on in our house this month. My little one (@fabfoodbaby) had an upper respiratory infection and I had strep. UGH! And, just when we started to feel better, we both got sick again. Please put us in a bubble….
Who says suburban restaurants need to be boring or limited to chain restaurants? Downtown Evanston has one of the most vibrant food scenes in the Chicagoland area. From farm-to-table to ravioli and Asian eats, all your cravings are just a stone throw’s away and easily accessible via CTA Purple Line and Metra North Line….
Fab Chef: Stephen Wambach of Formento’s // Photo: Kailley Lindman
Updated: Chef Stephen Wambach is no longer at Formento’s as of September 2016.
Meet Chef Stephen Wambach. Wambach joined Formento’s, a B. Hospitality restaurant, earlier this year. He comes from an impressive background and has trained under many famous chefs around the world….
Chicago is home of the deep dish pizza. As much as I love ordering it at my favorite spots in the city, I yearn to make it at home. So when one of my favorite Instagrammers, Emmy Gottschalk, told me that she had a great recipe for it, I jumped at the chance….
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February 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!). …
A Chicago favorite since 1996, The Pasta Bowl serves affordable Italian fare in a warm and friendly atmosphere. With pasta as their specialty, the sauces are made daily from scratch and the freshest ingredients are used. Grab a seat in a cozy plush booth or at the counter where you can see the chefs prepare your food right before your eyes. As Emeril would say, “BAM!”…
The West Loop truly is the best loop when it comes to food. From casual restaurants to fine dining, it is a foodie paradise with endless options including burgers, sushi, pastas, BBQ, ramen, coffee shops and more. Formento’s, a classic Italian concept by John Ross and Phil Walters of B Hospitality (Bristol, Balena, Swift & Sons), opened earlier this year and has become one of my favorite spots in the West Loop….
Dolce Italian, is located in the chic Godfrey Hotel, in Chicago’s trendy River North neighborhood. Home of classic Italian fare and specialty Neapolitan style pizzas, its upscale but approachable atmosphere brings la dolce vita to Chicago….