Avec

"The neighborhood surrounding it continues to gentrify, but Paul Kahan's Mediterranean-inspired restaurant remains refreshingly simple. The service is friendly and prompt, and the tables..."

"The main attraction here is the wine list, featuring 130 reasonably priced selections, 30 of which are available by the glass." Full review

"It's still one of the "most consistently great" choices in town." Full review

"There's just something about Avec. And it doesn't matter if you go on a Friday at 9pm or Tuesday at 6:45, this communal winebar/eatery is always busy. And no wonder."

"A follow-up to Blackbird, this highly seasonal (and always creative) restaurant is situated next door." Full review

"Take simple ingredients and combine them into something much more. Eating the dates reminded me of another rule of avec, the first rule of avec: Don’t be afraid." Full review

"Go to this Euro-style wine bar when you're feeling gregarious; the rather stark space has seating for only 48 people, and it's a tight fit." Full review

"This tiny wine-focused restaurant opened in 2003, but its allure has never waned (warning: neither have the mobs of people trying to get in)." Full review

"The menu is focused around small plates rooted in European traditions, but with some Midwestern twists that incorporate seasonal ingredients." Full review

"Small plates, big flavors, chefs' hangout. 'Nuff said."