In Chicago, we take brunch seriously (#brunchsohard). For many, the weekly ritual includes gluttonous amounts of runny yolks, thick-cut maple bacon, cheesy omelettes, fluffy pancakes, bottomless mimosas, and more. One of my favorite Instagrammers, Lisette (@lavila92), shares her top brunch spots and her mouthwatering pics. …
Fab Happenings: Top 10 Most Photogenic Food in Chicago
Photo by Rachel Bires
There’s a well-known saying that you eat with your eyes first, which is why when it comes to food, presentation is certainly a key factor. But as a lot of us know through social media, taking a visually appealing photo of our food is not quite as simple as pointing and shooting….
Fab Happenings: Top 5 Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Chicago
When I have to choose between grilled or fried chicken, I put on my stretchy pants and pick fried chicken all day, every day. There is nothing like a superb piece of fried chicken with a thin layer of extra crispy batter and a juicy center. Even better, I love fried chicken sandwiches. When combined with the right seasoning, fresh vegetables, and the perfect bun, it is the ultimate comfort food that warms my inner Southern heart and soul….
Fab Happenings: Top 5 Egg Dishes in Chicago
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….
Fab Review: Cellar Door Provisions
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 Happenings: Top 5 Ramen in Chicago
The ramen scene has grown rapidly in the last few years and thank goodness for it! There’s just something about that hearty pork bone broth and its rich flavor that seems to strike the right chord with me.
Since I go out to eat ramen so often, I’m known as the #RamenQueen amongst my friends. There was a time when I ate it 7 times in 2 weeks! My absolute obsession for ramen is vast and always expanding. I am always down for a bowl no matter the weather. My favorite type of ramen is the tonkotsu because of its deep and complex flavors.
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