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Avec vs Schwa

Both establishments are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Avec is the choice of most professionals compared to Schwa. Avec ranks #3 in Chicago with positive reviews from 18 reviewers including Zagat, goop and Not For Tourists.

Avec
Avec
9 / 10
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661-2203
From $21 /night
Concierge 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 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
Zagat Zagat
4.8
"It's still one of the "most consistently great" choices in town." Full review
BlackBook 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 Gayot
15.0
"A follow-up to Blackbird, this highly seasonal (and always creative) restaurant is situated next door." Full review
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Schwa
Schwa
8 / 10
1466 N Ashland, Chicago, IL
From $0 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Carlson's artfully displayed entrées... are so good we'd eat them on the curb in front of the tire shop across the street."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Known for his artful presentation, chef/proprietor and Chicagoland native Michael Carlson creates a rotating menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients from around the world." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.6
""Super high-end food without the attitude" describes Michael Carlson's "very small" Wicker Park BYO." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"The lackluster Microsoft-Word-looking logotype announcing the corny name on the dingy awning above the stained fabric port-hole door belies the culinary genius of Michael Carlson."
Gayot Gayot
16.0
"Blink and you'll miss Michael Carlson's contemporary, minimal (some would say barren) BYO storefront." Full review
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