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Fortunately, we went as a group of 2 and were seated immediately. If you're not comfortable sharing a space with o04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478r people, this may not be 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 place for you. We were seated among a table of 6 at 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 table edge and when 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478y finished 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478ir meal, we had to interrupt our dining to let 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478m out of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 booth we were sitting at. But I'm okay with that, I just charged a tariff on table movement...."if you want to get out to go to 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 restroom, you give me a bit of whatever you're having." =] That's what places like 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478se are all about, creating an eating community. That's arguably 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 essence of "Avec" which means "with" in French, you're dining "with" o04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478rs and your experience should be shared. It's a valuable concept that's been lost in America, which excessively elevates 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 value of exclusivity. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 food we had was good, portions ample. Among two people you'd do good to share 4 small plates or 2 large plates or 2 small and 1 large. We went with 4 small plates for variety and were pleased with 3 out of 4. Everyone raves about 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 figs and it's warranted because 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478y're really good. But I'm honestly getting a little tired of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 reliance on bacon to add flavor and wrapping it around things to add panache to foods. This wouldn't have been so bad had I not noticed that 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478y added bacon to 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478ir watercress pasta small plate, rendering what could be a good option for vegetarians obsolete. Never04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478less 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 watercress pasta with bacon and spring vegetable medley (asparagus, artichoke, and fava bean) was really hearty and tasty. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 pasta came as a rectangular sheet, which was topped with breadcrumbs. Great texture, though would've wished to taste more of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 watercress bite in 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 pasta. Was not happy with 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 cuttlefish. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 cuttlefish was cooked really well, some of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 most tender I've had in my life, but 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 flavor of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 sauce it was resting in was such a let down when compared to 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 red bell pepper sauce of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 dates. Had 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 beef and pork sausage as well that was served with cannelini beans. VERY flavorful, if not a little bit too salty. We had to ask for extra bread to mellow out 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 saltiness of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 sauce it came with; 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478n again I would've asked for more bread anyway because 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 bread is amazing! Freshly baked in 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478ir in-house wood-fired oven. Crispy crust with light, airy interior. We could not resist asking for 3 small rounds throughout our meal. Dessert was innovative, offering a house chocolate candy plate in place of your usual cake/pastry. It was cardstock paper thin pieces of milk and dark chocolate peppered with crispy, sweet crumbles of feulletine (crepe flakes). An entire plate of this chocolate "bark" is too much for two people. It became onerous to eat, and really would have been more classy if just given as a complimentary sweet at 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 end of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 meal, one piece per person, kind of like a fortune cookie. Service was good. Our glasses were filled with water at all times. Wine was replenished. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 pacing of our meal was also good, plates given sequentially as we finished each one, despite a VERY busy service. In truth 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478re may be some refining to be done with some of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 dishes but I do love what this place represents and am anxious to see 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 food evolve over time. Will have to try 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 flatbread in 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 future, along with more substantial desserts. After our flight arrived in Chicago, we went to Avec for Dinner. We got 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478re around 10pm on a Thursday night, and were seated right away as it was not too crowded. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 decor is very modern and sleek. We ordered four plates - 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 chorizo stuffed dates, octopus salad, pork belly and hanger steak. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 dates and 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 octopus was unlike anything I have ever had. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 dates were 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 right amount of sweet and savory with an amazing texture. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 octopus was incredibly tender and tasted very fresh and refreshing, which was perfect after a long day. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 hanger steak was nicely cooked, but i was not a fan of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 side/garnish on 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 plate. Plus, 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 accompanying marrow tasted a lot stronger than 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 marrow I have had in 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 past (in a bad way). 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 pork belly was just ok (small amount of pork belly which was overwhe lmed by 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 o04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478r ingredients). I forgot what beers I tried, but definitely a good selection of drinks as well. If i had just had 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 dates and octopus, i would give 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478m 5 stars, but as I was not so impressed with 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 o04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478r dishes, I'll give 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478m 4 stars. Whenever I go back to Chicago, I will definitely be picking up more of those dates! Wow great food, cool decor. I was 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478re Tuesday 11/2. I came to this restaurant solo and got seated right away... who says you shouldn't eat alone? Big fan of 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 chorizo stuffed dates and 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 apple salad. I make a hell of a chorizo stuffed date and found myself taking a couple notes on how to enhance my recipe. Since it was just me I couldn't try everything, but I assure you I was stuffed by 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 time I left this place. Avec is missing one star for two very good reasons: 1) 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 waiting area sucks! What 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 hell were you guys thinking? It felt like a mosh pit. Ei04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478r you wait out in 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 cold, get slammed into by 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 door, or are breathing on someone as you who is trying to eat 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478ir dinner. 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478re is no way not to be in 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 way! It would have been -2 stars but I got seated in 5 minutes. 2) 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 server behind 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 bar was clueless - a brown haired guy who was super inattentive and had a personality like a rock. He needs to be demoted to a bus boy and 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 bus boy who was both attentive and fun to banter with should be 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 server. Management take note. Normally 2 issues = -2 stars, but 04e5e982da6337f7347d7ba002c13478 food was that good.
