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Avec vs Boka Restaurant
Both restaurants are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Avec scores slightly better than Boka Restaurant. Avec comes in at 89 with approval from 15 reviewers like Fodor's, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
Avec
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
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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."
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Zagat
4.8
"It's still one of the "most consistently great" choices in town."
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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."
Gayot
15.0
"A follow-up to Blackbird, this highly seasonal (and always creative) restaurant is situated next door."
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Boka Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
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1729 North Halsted Street, Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60614-5537
From $31 /night
Fodor's
"If you're doing Steppenwolf pre-theater dinner on North Halsted Street, this upscale spot gets the foodie stamp of approval."
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Frommer's
"In a neighborhood full of Irish pubs and casual sandwich joints, Boka is a sophisticated, grown-up alternative."
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Travel + Leisure
"After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized to suit personal flavor preferences, move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli."
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Zagat
"After a serious refresh (which may not be reflected in the scores), this hip Lincoln Park New American has a new menu and a new look."
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Gayot
"Boka's menu, which was already good, has become considerably better with time. We find first courses are a real strength --- complex, artful and highly seasonal."
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