Chicagoβs Mediterranean Food Heaven β Avec π¦β¨
Took my parents for a second visit to Chicagoβs famous Avec β this time to the River North location! So many people love this place β we even ran into a few fellow grads also bringing their parents here π Despite its popularity, Avec has plenty of seating and isnβt too hard to book. Definitely give it a try if you get the chance! π Starters π¦ Wild Mexican Prawns: πππππ Big shrimp roasted in tomato sauce β so fragrant and perfectly cooked with a nice chew! Served with warm pita bread and tangy tomato sauce β a must-try! π Cod Brandade: πππππ Creamy baked cod β absolutely incredible! Tastes a bit like clam chowder and is delicious spread on crispy garlic bread. A definite must-order! π Chorizo-stuffed Medjool Dates: ππππ Dates stuffed with chorizo β tasty but a bit salty. Best eaten with the bread they provide. π₯ Mains π Rigatoni with Spring Onion, Shiitake Mushroom, Green Peas: πππππ Unique pasta flavor with lots of mushrooms and peas. The prosciutto crumbs on top add a nice texture β has a subtle Japanese-inspired twist π Very refreshing and worth trying! π Mushroom Pizza: ππππ A bit salty but overall tasty β decent but not mind-blowing. Weβve tried their desserts before and found them just okay, so we skipped them this time. Heads up β their starters are pretty generous and each comes with a different type of bread, so you might already feel full after the first round π If youβre into Mediterranean food, donβt miss this spot! π Avec River North 141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654 #RestaurantRecommendation #HiddenGem #MediterraneanFood #VibeDining
