Benihana is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. If you haven’t been, Benihana is known for its fresh food prepared on teppanyaki grills and theatric presentation. It’s not just a meal you’re getting but also a whole dining experience.
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Fab Happenings: Top 10 Things I Ate/Drank in 2018 by Soo Park
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….
Fab Review: Raisu
Raisu opened in August 2017 in an unassuming location on Irving Park Road. Although they kept a low profile in the beginning, people are starting to notice the exceptional sushi they offer. Expect high quality fish that is beautifully presented.
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Fab Happenings: Downtown Evanston Dining Tour 2018
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 Review: Mozu Sushi & Izakaya
Mozu Sushi & Izakaya is a contemporary Korean-Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Glenview, inside a strip mall on Milwaukee Avenue. Yes, a strip mall. I know what you are thinking but it’s a place that shouldn’t be overlooked.
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Fab Happenings: Chicago Restaurant Week 2018
It’s one of my favorite times of the year… Choose Chicago‘s Chicago Restaurant Week. Over 370 restaurants participated this year with special prix fixe menus for brunch ($22), lunch ($33), or dinner ($44). Normally it runs for two weeks (this year: January 26-February 8) but they just announced they will be extending a few more days (until February 11 at select restaurants) to align with Chicago Theatre Week. Don’t miss your chance!
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Fab Happenings: Top 10 Things I Ate in 2017 by Soo Park
Starting at a very young age, food has always been an important part of my life. Whether it was sitting down and eating a meal together as a family or helping mom and grandma in the kitchen, it was always about sharing experiences through food. As a food blogger, sometimes I forget that it’s not about taking that perfect picture but about the people you’re with and the memories you make.
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Fab Happenings: Top 5 Casual Lunch Spots in Chicago
There are endless possibilities when it comes to lunch options in a city as big as Chicago. Whether you are in the mood for a quick bite or casual lunch with friends, there’s something for everyone in every neighborhood….
Fab Review: Blufish Vernon Hills
Blufish, in Vernon Hills, is the third restaurant in the Blufish family. Owned and run by two brothers, Chuck and Matt Choi, this location was chosen based on the client base from their sister restaurants in Glenview and Park Ridge. They found customers in the Vernon Hills area were traveling far to dine at their establishment so they decided to open one in the neighborhood. They opened on December 1st, a date with special meaning to Chuck, his son’s birthday. …
Fab Happenings: Top Chicago Restaurant Daily Deals
Deals on meals. Eating out can get expensive, especially if you eat out often. Ashley Gleason aka @cleanplateclubchi explored the top restaurant deals in Chicago and shares her favorites spots to enjoy a delicious meal at affordable prices…for every day of the week….