IN THE NEWS: Highlights of Charlotte magazine’s May Best of 2008 issue include readers picks for: Best New Restaurant, M5; Best Southern/Soul, Mert’s; and Best Vietnamese, Lang Van … The magazine also reviews 131 Main (1315 East Blvd., www.131-main.com). charlottemagazine.com … Creative Loafing’s Tricia Childress reviews Punta Cana Caribbean Restaurant & Grill (5230 South Blvd., […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Tribune’s Phil Vettel reports that Kevin restaurant (9 W. Hubbard St.; 312-595-0055) has announced its closing after a six-year run. The restaurant’s final day will be March 1. Chef Kevin Shikami, who co-owns the restaurant with his brother, Alan, will focus on their Loop restaurant, Shikago (190 S. LaSalle St.; 312-781-7300). […]

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