(312) 377-2002
Located in the trendsetting restaurant territory of Randolph Street, avec is a clean, modern approach to dining for the hip, late-night crowd. Opened by Blackbird alum’s Donnie Madia and Paul Kahan, it focuses on small and large sharing plates of rustic peasant foods. The sharing theme continues in the ultra-modern, narrow dining room that features a stainless steel bar and clusters of cedar communal tables. Rub elbows with neighboring diners, and swap recommendations on house favorites like Chorizo-stuffed Dates, Focaccia with Taleggio cheese, and Oven-roasted Pork Shoulder. Even the mini carafes of wines are ideal for groups. (Tip: avec doesn’t take reservations, so show up early or be prepared to wait). Hours: Open Mon-Thu 3:30pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 3:30pm-1am; Sun 3:30 -10pm
