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Stir Crazy Café

The pan-Asian fare at this sleekly decorated spot belies the restaurant's chain identity (there are about a half-dozen other Stir Crazy outlets, most near Chicago). Dishes are freshly and confidently prepared, if a bit same-old-same-old: Standards include potstickers, sesame chicken and pad Thai. But there's some surprising pizzazz to be found in the desserts (do not miss the banana wontons or the "Asian" tiramisu) and the create-your-own-stir-fry bar.

The pan-Asian fare at this sleekly decorated spot belies the restaurant's chain identity (there are about a half-dozen other Stir Crazy outlets, most near Chicago). Dishes are freshly and confidently prepared, if a bit same-old-same-old: Standards include potstickers, sesame chicken and pad Thai. But there's some surprising pizzazz to be found in the desserts (do not miss the banana wontons or the "Asian" tiramisu) and the create-your-own-stir-fry bar.