"I’ve written about this restaurant’s tremendous influence before, and I will try to briefly synopsize. No restaurant has had a greater impact and influence on the city of Chicago than Avec. This restaurant’s importance is difficult to overinflate: a casual, yet slick space; small plates; fine dining cooking in a decidedly anti-fine dining environment; food that chefs like as menu ideology. It all started here. The brandade has been a staple dish since day one and it's always satisfying."
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"This may be my favorite dish in the city. It's perfectly executed every time. It comes with great bread and is very comforting."