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Openings
Takashi Yagihashi (Takashi) is drawing the masses to his long-awaited Slurping Turtle, a casual spot for shareable Asian plates, sashimi, dumplings, grilled meats and noodle bowls, like the Tan Tan Men with whole-wheat egg noodles, ground pork and spicy, homemade sausage. Slurping Turtle, 16 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654, 312-464-0466.
Tony Mantuano's Bar Toma is working magic in the Mag Mile, serving mozzarella and its namesake at a small cheese bar, pizzas and a selection of shareable, Italian-bent plates, like seared mortadella topped with house giardiniera. Bar Toma, 110 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-266-3110.
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Brunch Service Started at Bistronomic
Bistronomic is now offering brunch on the weekends from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Chef Martial Noguier's menu includes dishes such as Belgian waffles, short stack pancakes and wild mushroom omelets. Bottomless mimosas for $15 are also available. Bistronomic, 840 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-944-8400.
Chef Shuffle
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Closings
The news came suddenly: Prairie Fire served its final meal, though Prairie Grass Café in Northbrook remains in full swing. Prairie Fire, 215 N. Clinton St., Chicago, IL 60661, no phone.
Wicker Park's Crust, the first certified organic restaurant in the Midwest, has closed. Crust, 2056 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622, no phone.
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