Mercadito, a classy-casual Mexican with locations in New York and Chicago, makes its South Florida debut at Midtown Miami, 3252 NE First Ave., with previews Friday through Tuesday and an official opening March 18. Open from 5 p.m. to midnight daily, the restaurant features gourmet guacamoles ($8.50-$12.50), ceviches ($10-11.50), salsas ($2.50-$4.50), tacos (four for $13.50) and such small plates ...

Looks like St. Paul might be seeing a lot more of Bill Murray. The actor, who also co-owns the St. Paul Saints, occasionally travels to our fair city to watch his baseball team play. Now, he's looking to open one of his Caddyshack restaurants here.

New restaurants at Westroads and Midtown Crossing, a new plan for Clean Plate, and more small scoops than one spoon can handle in this week's Dining Notes.

If there's one thing you can say about St. Patrick's Day, it's that there are plenty things to do. If you want to go out and drink and see bands, you can do that. If you want to have fun as a family, there are parades, and family fun. This week, we break down what's happening in Aurora and Elgin for you.

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A book discussion of Shadow Divers will be held at 1 and 7:30 p.m. March 11. Author Robert Kurson will visit to talk about the book at 7:30 p.m. March 18. Both events will be held at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Call 630) 279-8696.

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Westlake, Texas – March 9, 2010– The Town of Westlake in collaboration with Maguire Partners and ARTSNET, presents a four-part series of FREE hour-long evening concerts, Friday, April 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 6 – 7 p.m., in the Village Circle Courtyard, Solana Village Center, Hwy. 114 @ Solana Blvd. Exit. The public is invited to bring a picnic supper or enjoy something from one of the Solana ...