avec - News and Events

Watch the Superbowl at avec!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:04:00 +0000

Come join us at avec during Superbowl Sunday! We’ll show the game and serve you the incredible food and wine you have come accustomed to for the past six years. Ask about the “specials”.
Go Bears!

New Year's Eve at Avec

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:44:00 +0000

Celebrate the New Year with us at Avec. We will be accepting reservations beginning at 5:00 PM for a five-course “Land and Sea” prix fixe dinner. The cost is only $50, and wine or beer pairings are available for an additional $25.

Please join us for what will be a memorable evening! Space is limited, so call 312-377-2002 soon to reserve your spot.

Holiday Hours

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:43:00 +0000

avec will be closed on Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25 in observation of Christmas.

James Beard After Party

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:26:00 +0000

All guests attending the James Beard charity dinner at the Publican on October 18th will be offered a complimentary invitation to the after party at the Pontiac space. This will offer guests a preview of the bar and taqueria project, slated to open at the end of October. The party begins at 11:30 p.m. Call the Publican at 312-733-9555 to make your reservations.

Sunday Hours

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:36:00 +0000

avec’s kitchen will now be open until midnight on Sundays.

James Beard Foundation Benefit Dinner at the Publican

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:38:00 +0000

The Evening of October 18, 2009

Join the chefs of Blackbird, avec and The Publican as well as Pamela Fitzpatrick of Fox & Obel, for a one-of-a kind benefit dinner supporting James Beard Foundation, celebrating, preserving and nurturing America’s culinary heritage and diversity

Chefs Becky Broeske, Koren Grieveson, Brian Huston, Paul Kahan and Mike Sheerin will team up to present a five-course meal. Pairings will feature Champagne Henriot, Napa Valley’s Blackbird Vineyards, Goose Island Beer Company and Three Floyds Brewing Co.

The cost is $125, tax and tip included
Reservations are required and can be made by calling The Publican at (312) 733-9555.

Iron Chef!

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:47:00 +0000

Congratulations to Koren Grieveson and Justin Large for their “Iron Chef” challenge aired on Sunday, April 19! They tied with Iron Chef Cat Cora and her team, using butter as the ingredient.

James Beard Nomination

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:07:00 +0000

Avec is proud to announce Koren Grieveson’s nomination for Best Chef 2009 Great Lakes Region by the James Beard Foundation.