News & Events
August 9, 2010
avec temporarily closed
avec will be temporarily closed
we will reopen mid-september
we sincerely apologize
for the inconvenience
for more information
please contact
the office at
312-496-0012
thank you for your patience
May 29, 2010
Memorial Day
avec will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2010 in observation of the Memorial Day holiday. Please contact our sister restaurant, the Publican, at 312-733-9555 or 837 W. Fulton Market, for your Memorial Day dining needs.
May 10, 2010
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Chef Koren Grieveson, elected by the James Beard Foundation as Best Chef in the Great Lakes Region for 2010!
March 27, 2010
Easter Sunday
Avec will be closed on Sunday, April 4, 2010 in observation of the Easter holiday.
March 17, 2010
Accepting Reservations for April 6th Beer Dinner
In celebration of the Craft Brewers Conference and the World Beer Cup, avec is accepting reservations for a five-course beer dinner on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, featuring Brasserie Dubuisson and Vanberg and DeWulf Imports. At $50 for food and $25 for beer, this event will sell out quickly, so make your reservations today at 312-377-2002.
March 17, 2010
Chef Week at avec
avec is participating in Chef Week March 22nd through the 25th. Three courses—chorizo-stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates in tomato piquillo pepper sauce, focaccia with taleggio cheese and white truffle oil, and pork shoulder with bacon-chestnut dumplings, butternut squash, kale, and puff pastry—for $30. No reservations will be accepted for Chef Week.
February 28, 2010
Roll Out the Red Carpet at avec
Watch the Academy Awards with us at avec on Sunday, March 7, 2010. All the great food and drink you are used to, plus a little Hollywood glamour.
February 23, 2010
eighth blackbird benefit with Mario Batali & Paul Kahan. March 15th, 2010.
Join us for an evening of delicious music and beautiful food prepared by our friends Mario Batali and Paul Kahan. eighth blackbird’s 2010 benefit promises a night of live music, a feast, libations & mirth!
Space is very limited, and we do expect this event to sell out, so buy your tickets as soon as possible!
February 5, 2010
Watch the Superbowl at avec!
Come join us at avec during Superbowl Sunday! We’ll show the game and serve you the incredible food and wine you have come accustomed to for the past six years. Ask about the “specials”.
Go Bears!
December 4, 2009
New Year's Eve at Avec
Celebrate the New Year with us at Avec. We will be accepting reservations beginning at 5:00 PM for a five-course “Land and Sea” prix fixe dinner. The cost is only $50, and wine or beer pairings are available for an additional $25.
Please join us for what will be a memorable evening! Space is limited, so call 312-377-2002 soon to reserve your spot.
October 19, 2009
Holiday Hours
avec will be closed on Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25 in observation of Christmas.
October 2, 2009
James Beard After Party
All guests attending the James Beard charity dinner at the Publican on October 18th will be offered a complimentary invitation to the after party at the Pontiac space. This will offer guests a preview of the bar and taqueria project, slated to open at the end of October. The party begins at 11:30 p.m. Call the Publican at 312-733-9555 to make your reservations.
September 5, 2009
James Beard Foundation Benefit Dinner at the Publican
The Evening of October 18, 2009
Join the chefs of Blackbird, avec and The Publican as well as Pamela Fitzpatrick of Fox & Obel, for a one-of-a kind benefit dinner supporting James Beard Foundation, celebrating, preserving and nurturing America’s culinary heritage and diversity
Chefs Becky Broeske, Koren Grieveson, Brian Huston, Paul Kahan and Mike Sheerin will team up to present a five-course meal. Pairings will feature Champagne Henriot, Napa Valley’s Blackbird Vineyards, Goose Island Beer Company and Three Floyds Brewing Co.
The cost is $125, tax and tip included
Reservations are required and can be made by calling The Publican at (312) 733-9555.
April 29, 2009
Iron Chef!
Congratulations to Koren Grieveson and Justin Large for their “Iron Chef” challenge aired on Sunday, April 19! They tied with Iron Chef Cat Cora and her team, using butter as the ingredient.
April 1, 2009
James Beard Nomination
Avec is proud to announce Koren Grieveson’s nomination for Best Chef 2009 Great Lakes Region by the James Beard Foundation.
