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Avec vs North Pond
Both Avec and North Pond are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Avec is preferred by most professionals compared to North Pond. Avec scores 89 with positive reviews from 18 reviews including BlackBook, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
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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North Pond
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
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2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614-2160
From $21 /night
Fodor's
"A former Arts and Crafts–style warming house for ice-skaters at Lincoln Park's North Pond, this gem in the woods fittingly champions an uncluttered culinary style."
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Travel + Leisure
"Recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Food & Wine, chef Bruce Sherman displays his knowledge of seasonal French-American cuisine with prowess at North Pond."
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Zagat
4.6
"Chef Bruce Sherman's "fabulously creative" seasonal cooking plus a "lovely", "romantic" location inside Lincoln Park and "excellent" views of North Pond."
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BlackBook
"Chef Bruce Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers for fresh ingredients for his dishes, which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season."
Gayot
15.0
"Gear up for a fine ride with French-meets-seasonal American cuisine from chef Bruce Sherman."
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