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WICKER PARK—The organic-leaning, environmentally friendly 200-seat cleanly designed Prasino opened on Friday—did you take advantage of its 100-seat sidewalk patio over the weekend? If not, pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner daily and a late-night lounge menu every night. And yes, those lampshades are made from recycled cardboard boxes. [EaterWire]
LOGAN SQUARE—Masa Azul, a new Southwestern restaurant featuring dishes like duck tamales and garlic-cotija jumbo shrimp, as well as an 80-bottle tequila list, opened over the weekend. [Grub Street]
GOLD COAST—Big Bowl has half-priced wine handpicked by master sommelier Alpana Singh tonight and every Monday
RIVER NORTH—Chicago native chef Suzy Singh is hosting a two-night viewing party for the MasterChef finale tonight and Tuesday at Sweetwater Tavern (225 N. Michigan Ave.) between 6 and 10. She's currently in the final four. [EaterWater]
GOLD COAST—Chicago q chef Lee Ann Whippen took second place in the ribs category at last weekend's Maryland State BBQ Bash. More than 60 teams competed in the event. [EaterWire]
