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LINCOLN PARK—Alinea tickets through July went on sale this morning. A number of dates are already sold out, so act fast. [Twitter]
RIVER NORTH—A new lounge menu hits Roka Akor today. Among the new dishes are braised duck spring roll with apple and grapefruit and robata grilled bone marrow with sesame nori toast. [EaterWire]
SOUTH LOOP—As originally questioned by Sloopin, Karamela Cafe at 1250 S. Michigan is shuttered. The pastry and coffee shop had a rough go of it. [EaterWire/Sloopin]
GOLD COAST/GLENVIEW/LOMBARD—Think you can down a lot of maki? Impress your friends and put your skills to the test at RA Sushi's sushi-eating contest. 24 contestants at each location will vie for free sushi for a year on April 7. [EaterWire]
DOUGLAS PARK—The upcoming Lagunitas brewery and taproom is now slated for a June opening. [Tribune]
