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Purchased by the upscale Prentice Hospitality Group last fall, The Good Table in Cape Elizabeth reopens to the public Thursday.

The 38-year-old landmark restaurant, known for its Sunday brunches, family-style service and farm-to-table ethos, underwent some cosmetic changes in the months since the Prentice purchase. Still it should feel quite familiar to regulars, according to Executive Chef Matt Ginn, who oversees back-of-house operations for all Prentice restaurants; the others are the Chebeague Island Inn, Evo Kitchen + Bar and Twelve.

“I don’t think it’s changed a whole lot,” Ginn said. “We kept the bones of the space, the bar is in the same location, and the sunroom and dining room are just as they were. We put down a new hardwood floor and painted.

“It’s still a very family-friendly, welcoming environment, and we hope to carry on the tradition that Lisa (former owner Lisa Kostopoulos) had prior to us purchasing the property,” he …