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AvecvsBoka 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
Gayot
Time Out
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
The Infatuation
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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."
Boka Restaurant Fodor's
Frommer's Travel + Leisure Zagat Gayot
Michelin Guide
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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." Full review
Frommer's "In a neighborhood full of Irish pubs and casual sandwich joints, Boka is a sophisticated, grown-up alternative." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"An undercurrent of romance buzzes through Boka, from the airy patio to the remodeled lounge, and through the tented ceiling of the chic dining room." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Stylish option close to the Steppenwolf Theatre, serving inventive and tasty dishes from around the world on a changing weekly menu that offers small ($8–12) and large ($21–37) portions, depending on your appetite."
Time Out "At the Lobby, Wolen’s star dish was a roasted chicken for two, a dish brought to Chicago from New York’s NoMad (the sister restaurant to Eleven Madison Park, where Wolen was a sous chef)." Full review
Not For Tourists "Ambitious menu, swank décor."
The Infatuation "Boka makes for a great fancy yet still cool night on the town." Full review
