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 Happenings: Chicago’s North Shore Restaurant Month 2018
Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is celebrating their 10th year of North Shore Restaurant Month. Every year, participating restaurants in the North Shore offer special dining deals for the whole month of February, except Valentine’s Day. Offers include 15% off guest check, FREE appetizer or dessert with a purchase of an entrée, and special prix fixe menus. It’s a wonderful way to try a new restaurant in the area or go back to your favorites.
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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 Recipe: Pumpkin Fettuccine with Pork Belly
When the air is crisp and the leaves are changing colors, there’s nothing better to warm up to than a massive bowl of pasta. So, I wanted to share one of my favorite fall recipes… Pumpkin Fettuccine with Pork Belly.
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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Restaurants in Logan Square
Logan 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: Top 10 Restaurants with Patios in Chicago
Even though Chicago weather has been very unpredictable lately, summer is right around the corner (or at least we can hope)! Patio season is what makes these long Chicago winters tolerable. Who can resist sipping on a cold cocktail and dining alfresco?
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Fab Review: Monteverde
Monteverde, located in the West Loop, is Sarah Grueneberg’s (Spiaggia, “Top Chef”) first solo endeavor. The food comes from the soul and filled with passion. The menu is heavily focused on pastas, which are handmade and fresh throughout the day.
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Fab Review: Peckish Pig
Over the past few years, Evanston has experienced an influx of restaurant openings from farm-to-table concepts, to gastropubs, and everything in between, but one stands out to me above the rest…Peckish Pig….
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: Holiday Party at The Pasta Bowl
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!”…