Avec
3.3
from - Neighborhood: West Loop
- 615 W. Randolph St.
- Chicago, IL 60661
- 312-377-2002
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
The wine bar and restaurant by the folks behind Blackbird intends to keep things simple. The pared down seasonal menu includes sharable choices like the chorizo-stuffed medjool dates with smoked bacon and piquillo pepper-tomato sauce, and the focaccia with taleggio cheese, fresh herbs and truffle oil. Avec also has a cheese cave with a collection of artisan cheeses from Spain, Italy, France and Portugal. The cedar-lined dining room is as rustic as the menu. At the helm is Koren Grieveson, who spent five years as sous chef under Paul Kahan at Blackbird.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Street Parking Possible: after 7 p.m.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 8 Halsted. Green Line Train: Clinton Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Kitchen: 3:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Monday through Thursday; 3:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday and Saturday; 3:30-10 p.m., Sunday
Bar: 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Monday through Saturday; 3:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and Mediterranean
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Pre Theater
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Dress Code:
- Casual
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Wine is served "carafina"(carafe) style --you get a glass and a half for the price of a glass. Limited.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Wine
- Audience:
- Families. Popular with families with children before 6 p.m.
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Free Admission and Late Night. No catering. No dancing. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. The entire restaurant can be booked; capacity 48
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Menu changes often; signature dishes are chorizo-stuffed dates and focaccia with taleggio cheese, fresh herbs and truffle oil; artisan cheese cave.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No. At present no seating; cocktail tables for standing only.
- Seating :
- Capacity: 48
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"soooooo good"
By sunUKlight from River West, June 3, 2009
Avec is my favorite restuarant in Chicago and I have been to many. The food is amazing. The dates are a must have. The wait is well worth it. W...
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"An extrovert’s dream, an introvert’s nightmare..."
By Comensal from Oak Park, March 22, 2009
Avec reminds me of Blackbird redecorated using packing crates. Very hip. Very good food. Very crowded (communal tables are not my thing). Very NOIS...
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"Did we eat at the same restaurant?"
By Caruso from Chicago, March 17, 2009
I didn't understand this place. Waitress couldn't bother to explain the menu then came back and said we ordered too much. At least she told us, but...
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