New on the scene: Restaurants

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JUST OPENED

Prairie Fire
Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris of Prairie Grass Cafe are behind this seasonally focused, contemporary American spot in part of the former Powerhouse space in the West Loop.

Ameer Kabob
Expect affordable Middle Eastern and Mediterranean eats from this little Noble Squarae-area counter-service spot.

Izakaya Hapa
This casual Japanese-style lounge aims to heat up the River North after-work scene with Japanese eats and Asian-inspired cocktails.

Filter
A Wicker Park institution has returned, bigger and greener.

Bagel on Damen
Bagels. On Damen. (Oh, and some killer cream cheese and spread combos, bagel sammies, deviled eggs and Stumptown coffee too.)

Longman & Eagle
This modern take on a traditional Chicago inn--that's a place to eat, drink and (eventually) sleep--has arrived in Logan Square.

Karyn's on Green (pictured)
Holistic health queen Karyn Calabrese, the force behind Karyn's Cooked and Karyn's Raw, has opened a third restaurant in Greektown.

Buzz: Killer Espresso
Serious espresso is the focus at this tiny Bucktown cafe, which also serves La Farine pastries.

The Big Easy
This New Orleans-inspired eatery in Hyde Park aims to fill the void left by Dixie Kitchen's closing.

State Street Pizza Company
River North just got another spot to grab a slice.

Kitchen Sink
A couple of former Pause Cafe employees teamed up to open this Edgewater coffeehouse and cafe in the old Pause space.

Looking for coming-soon spots?
Check out The Countdown.


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Oh thename of the new African restaurant in East Hazel Crest in Abundant Restaurant

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New African (Nigerian Restaurant) located at 17429 South Center Street (between 174th St & 175th St) East Hazel Crest, IL 60429. Owner is so swee...

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The best cuban food in chicago www.dcubarestaurant.com

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qshobbes from Lincoln Park - December 28, 2009 at 3:08 PM

Would love to check it out

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Cres's Table is the best restaurant that I had the leasure to experience lately. My wife and I and friends went there for a meal, instead we were ...

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