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Mindy's BakeryvsAvec
Both Avec and Mindy's Hot Chocolate are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Mindy's Hot Chocolate scores marginally higher than Avec. Mindy's Hot Chocolate is ranked #2 in Chicago with recommendations from 15 sources like The Infatuation, Chicago Tribune and Tasting Table.
Mindy's Bakery
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1747 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
From $25/night
Fodor's "The savory menu is well crafted, too, with choices such as a pork chop with sausage and spaetzle and a tuna melt made with tuna poached in olive oil, wild capers, and Havarti cheese." Full review
Frommer's "Owner Mindy Segal built her reputation as a pastry chef, so no matter what you order here, make sure you save room for dessert." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The dessert selection is the primary focus, and it includes warm brioche doughnuts and seven kinds of hot chocolate, each served with homemade marshmallows." Full review
Zagat4.4
""Mind-blowing" desserts... might get top billing at Mindy Segal's Bucktown American, but fans say the "upscale" comfort food is "really good" too." Full review
BlackBook "Whether it's elaborate sweets, coffee or a full-scale brunch you seek, demitasse portions are the order of the day at this more stylish than cozy dessert spot and restaurant."
Gayot14.0
"This relatively small, high-volume restaurant serves food that is, more often than not, first-rate." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Now that's a mouthful, but the lofty, industrial-chic space allures with rich brown hues on leather banquettes, a long wooden bar, and painted concrete floors." Full review
Chicago Tribune 3
"On to the savories, which are handled by chef Mark Steuer, whose style can be big and muscular on one dish, delicate and restrained the next." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"A mix of “sweet” and “savoury” offerings, the weekend brunch is a good bet, and their chocolate desserts are miniature masterpieces."
Time Out "The pretzel, the burger, the mac and cheese—breathe easy, it’s all still there." Full review
Avec
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615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661-2203
From $21/night
Concierge "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..."
Travel + Leisure "The main attraction here is the wine list, featuring 130 reasonably priced selections, 30 of which are available by the glass." Full review
Zagat4.8
"It's still one of the "most consistently great" choices in town." Full review
BlackBook "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."
Gayot15.0
"A follow-up to Blackbird, this highly seasonal (and always creative) restaurant is situated next door." Full review
Time Out "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
Fodor's "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
Condé Nast Traveler "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 Infatuation8.7
"The menu is focused around small plates rooted in European traditions, but with some Midwestern twists that incorporate seasonal ingredients." Full review
Not For Tourists "Small plates, big flavors, chefs' hangout. 'Nuff said."
