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Avec vs Mindy's Bakery
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.
Avec
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
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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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Mindy's Bakery
Fodor's
Frommer's
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Zagat
4.4
""Mind-blowing" desserts... might get top billing at Mindy Segal's Bucktown American, but fans say the "upscale" comfort food is "really good" too."
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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."
