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Dining events: Downers Grove welcomes Nossa! Brazilian

Nossa! now open in Downers Grove

Fast-casual Brazilian restaurant Nossa! Brazilian Grill recently opened in Downers Grove. A creation of husband-and-wife team Mario Vitelo and Ana Santos-Vitelo, the Vitelos also own Brazil Express Churrasco Grill in Schaumburg. At Nossa!, experience the churrasco flavors by creating your own meal from the various meats, vegetables and sauces. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Nossa! Brazilian Grill is at 1300 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. (331) 777-2402 or nossagrill.com.

Abby's Breakfast and Lunch honored

Abby's Breakfast and Lunch was recently named one of the top lunch places in Illinois by Best Things Illinois, an American Towns Media survey. Lauded as a quiet and cozy place to eat, Abby's was characterized as having a "provocative twist on a fresh, homestyle breakfast and lunch." It also features a drink menu with handcrafted cocktails, craft beer and specialty drinks. Abby's Breakfast and Lunch is at 11 N. 3rd St., St. Charles. (630) 377-0797 or abbysbreakfastandlunch.com.

Furious Spoon now open

Furious Spoon, a fast-casual Tokyo-style ramen shop, recently opened in Evanston. Expect gourmet handmade noodles and loud hip-hop music as you eat - fast and furious. Signature dishes include the furious ramen, served in a pork broth flavored with miso tare. Standard toppings include pork belly, white pepper chicken, marinated mushrooms, scallions, fury sauce, garlic relish, sesame seeds and a poached egg. Furious Spoon is at 1700 Maple Ave., Evanston. (847) 859-6160 or furiousramen.com.

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