I’m cooking at this year’s Chicago’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry! We’re joining over 55 amazing chefs and mixologists in support of No Kid Hungry. Come see me, support this important work, and help us ensure our kids have access to the food they need. 1 in 5 kids lives with hunger in America today, and No Kid Hungry is working on ensuring all kids have access to the meals they need. Visit the link /chicago to get your tickets and to see the full list of participants. Eat. Drink. Enjoy. Support NO KID HUNGRY!
For one night only: two west loop powerhouses are joining forces.
We’ll be over at @avecchicago west loop on April 14 to bring you a multicourse meal that harmonizes Mediterranean and Korean cooking. Beverage pairings with every course!
🎟️ grab your tickets in the link in bio!
#chicagorestaurants #chicagofoodies #westloop #chicagoeats
We took a journey through eight generations @domaine_andrebrunel for an exclusive tasting to unlock the secrets of the Rhône with winemaker Fabrice Brunel. Our afternoon started @avecchicago , where we enjoyed his wines paired with dishes from @chefdylanpatel .
We were greeted with a pour of André Brunel Cuvée Bécassonne Cotes du Rhone 2024. It’s a medium-bodied white with a balance of floral & fruity notes. Fabrice guided us through his wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, highlighting old vines, minimal intervention, chemical-free farming & remarkable aging. He has built upon his father’s long-held belief that Grenache should not be masked by oak, instead using stainless steel & concrete to allow fruit, site & vintage to take center stage.
Our first course featured an endive & shaved apple salad paired with Les Cailloux Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2024. The wine is made with grapes from three plots. I enjoyed its aromatics & freshness.
Our second course featured Vin de Pays Grenache 2024 which is a vibrant red with fruit flavors & soft tannins & Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Est-Ouest 2024 which is a medium-bodied red made with a blend of Grenache, Syrah & Cinsault paired perfectly with chorizo stuffed medjool dates & sweet potatoes with avocado.
Our third course featured tastings of Cuvée Réservée Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022, Les Cailloux Rouge Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 paired with a grilled butcher steak with brussel sprouts, winter squash tabbouleh with farro & smoked salmon escabeche tartine. The highlight of my day was the final pour of Les Cailloux Cuvée Centenaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 from 125 yr old vines. It’s full bodied with velvety tannins. It’s an exceptional wine. I was honored to taste it.
To end our lunch, we enjoyed tasty cookies along with Fabrice’s hand-crafted Le Gin 13 Rhône Valley 2022. This was a unique way to end our wine tasting. The gin is grape based featuring 13 botanicals. I enjoyed the notes of lavender, rosemary, juniper, pepper & thyme along with its fresh citrus & aromatic notes.
We had a beautiful afternoon of sips from Domaine André Brunel. Every wine featured centuries old traditional along with unmatched elegance. Cheers!
Huge thank you to @chefdylanpatel from @avecchicago for bringing so much heart and creativity to the Abandon Ship dinner at PostBoy last Thursday. Every course was next-level, thoughtful, and full of intention. It was truly an honor to share the evening in New Buffalo with one of our favorite spots in the city. Cheers to nights like this. ⚓️
January 29 — we’re setting sail on the next Abandon Ship dinner with Chef Dylan Patel, Chef de Cuisine at the two-time James Beard Award–winning Avec! ⚓️
Dylan brings the spirit of Chicago with him — thoughtful technique, big flavor, and a knack for taking familiar dishes somewhere totally new. Growing up in the northwest suburbs, his journey through some of the city’s best kitchens has shaped a style that feels both comforting and exciting.
Paired up with PostBoy’s James Galbraith, this collaboration is all about beautiful ingredients, playful ideas, and a menu you’ll be talking about long after dinner.
Tickets are available now — hit the link in our profile to snag yours! 🚢✨
Our industry is built on the labor, culture, and care of immigrant communities. That’s why we’re participating in Pueblos y Platillos on January 19, raising funds for direct grocery support for immigrant families across Chicago. Proud to be part of this. Visit @todosponen_chicago for tickets and more info.
YES, CHEF! 👨🍳 Straight from @thebearfx to the Gourmand Gala — we’re thrilled to welcome @chefdylanpatel of @avecchicago ! 🎉
The two-time James Beard Award–winning restaurant will be cooking up something delicious... join us on November 13th to see what it is! 😉
Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to experience Chef Patel’s culinary mastery alongside 30 other chefs at the Gourmand Gala.
🎟️ culinarycare.org/gala
📸 @avecchicago
celebrate chef @marcvetri new cookbook, the pasta book, at avec river north on december 2! 🍝
chefs @paulkahan and @chefdylanpatel are serving a family-style feast of handmade pastas, antipasti, dessert, and thoughtfully paired wines. each ticket includes a signed copy of the book to bring the inspiration home.
grab your tickets through the link in bio! 🔗
SOLD OUT 😮💨🥂🍾
One of Chicago’s most iconic and beloved restaurants is heading to the suburbs for one night only for our next wine dinner! On Wednesday, September 17, @_thegreggory_ welcomes @avecchicago and Chef Dylan Patel for a Coastal Mediterranean Wine Dinner in South Barrington.
Beloved for nearly 25 years on West Randolph, avec has earned a cult following for its chorizo-stuffed dates, wood-fired flavors, sun-drenched wines, and bold Mediterranean-meets-Midwestern soul. It's a Chicago legend—and always will be. Plus, as part of the 12-time James Beard Award-winning @oneoffhospitalitygroup (@publicanchicago , @bigstarchicago , @violethourchicago ), you know they’re bringing the heat.
@chefdylanpatel is known for infusing avec’s signature Mediterranean traditions with bold, global inspiration. Named a Top Innovator by CS Magazine and featured on season two of FX’s The Bear 🐻, Chef Dylan will team up with our very own @chefjosesosa for a one-night-only five-course dinner that’s not to be missed. Word on the street? Those iconic chorizo-stuffed dates just might make an appearance. 👀
This special evening kicks off at 6 PM with passed bites, followed by five unforgettable courses paired with thoughtfully selected wines. Tickets are $200 per person—grab yours before they’re gone!
𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪: SOLD OUT!!!
#TheGreggory #AvecChicago #ChefCollab
What a night. $504,000 raised for @alexslemonade to fund critical childhood cancer research and support families when they need it most. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Thank you to chefs @paulkahan@chefdylanpatel@paul_virant and @chefmasado , the teams, and every guest who made this night so meaningful. This community showed up in the biggest way.
Next Wednesday, July 30, Chef Dylan Patel of @avecchicago steps into our kitchen for the next round of our Chef Collaboration series. Avec helped shape the West Loop’s modern dining scene. As Chef de Cuisine, Dylan carries that legacy with precision and creativity. Now he’s bringing it to the griddle for a one-night-only Osaka-style okonomiyaki:
➡️ Tandoori lamb belly / tamarind okonomiyaki sauce / cilantro mint yogurt dressing / fenugreek
He’ll be in house from 6 to 8 PM! Reservations in bio.
