avec river north menu — United States

A selection of house-marinated olives served with a side of crusty ciabatta bread.

Crisp endive and grapes served with a parmesan yogurt dressing, gordal olives, roasted garlic, and crushed pistachios.

A selection of cheeses served with seeded crackers, raspberry preserves, and local honey.

Thinly sliced raw barramundi served with preserved tomato, cracked coriander, and lemon-infused olive oil.

A fresh vegetable salad served with a creamy salted roe dip, a soft-boiled egg, and a tangy olive vinaigrette.

Tender calamari baked in a hearth and served with a savory lamb sausage ragu, roasted garlic aioli, and spicy chili bread crumbs.

These wild-caught Mexican prawns are served with a rose petal shatta sauce, cherry tomatoes, and warm, hearth-baked pita bread.

A roasted Faroe Island salmon fillet served with sweet corn, crispy garlic, and a hint of smoky Urfa chili.

Fresh heirloom tomatoes served with creamy stracciatella cheese, crisp cucumbers, a crunchy peanut dukkah spice blend, and a drizzle of sweet pomegranate molasses.

A creamy blend of potato and salted cod served with garlic crostini and fresh chives.

Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with savory chorizo, wrapped in bacon, and served in a tomato and piquillo pepper sauce.

A creamy chickpea dip topped with radish, black garlic tahini, spicy green chili sauce, and sheep's milk feta, served with warm hearth-baked pita.

Creamy chickpea hummus topped with tender, crispy short rib and sumac, served with warm, hearth-baked pita bread.

A serving of artisanal focaccia topped with creamy Taleggio cheese, aromatic truffle oil, and fresh herbs.

Roasted maitake mushrooms served with a smoked tomato sauce, sweet aji chili, and fresh dill.

This small plate features sautéed spinach and guanciale, topped with buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, and salted pepperberries.

Sheep milk ricotta served with Tropea onions, pistachios, preserved tomato, and rosemary.

This dish features coal-roasted cabbage served with a carrot-based dip, toasted cashews, and a fragrant blend of French-inspired Indian spices.

Slow-cooked pork shoulder served with red lentils, summer squash, and aromatic saffron and black cumin.

A whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass served with garlic aioli, potato chips, and cornichons.

A roasted half chicken seasoned with aromatic Ethiopian berbere spices, served with a grain salad of farro, cherry tomatoes, and olives, finished with a creamy tahini sauce.

A bone-in ribeye steak aged for flavor, served with charred leek butter and roasted turnips.

Handmade tagliatelle pasta served with eggplant conserva, fenugreek, and ricotta salata cheese.

Handmade pasta pillows filled with a blend of goat cheese and ricotta, served with fresh lima beans, horseradish, and poppy seeds.

Handmade orecchiette pasta served with braised baby octopus, steamed mussels, spicy nduja sausage, and a drizzle of lemon-infused olive oil.

Handmade snail-shaped pasta served with tender braised lamb neck, celery, caraway, and a hint of orange.

A selection of house-made seasonal gelato and sorbet featuring mint pistachio, mixed berry cobbler, and roasted apricot flavors.

A frozen dessert bar featuring creamy ice cream sandwiched between two crunchy peanut butter sandwich cookies.

A scoop of coconut gelato served with a shot of hot espresso and a chocolate chip shortbread cookie.

This dessert features pistachio baklava served with roasted blueberries, sahlab-flavored ice cream, pistachio cream, and honey syrup.

This dessert features roasted peaches served with honey-almond cream, crunchy almond toffee, and a sprinkle of bee pollen.

A chilled dark chocolate dessert served with a fudge brownie, raspberry compote, and a crunchy chocolate sunflower seed topping.

This is a sweet, fortified wine from Portugal with rich, nutty flavors and a smooth finish.

This is a sweet, fortified wine from Portugal with rich notes of dried fruit, nuts, and caramel.

This is a sweet, golden dessert wine from the Bordeaux region of France, produced in 2016.

This is a sweet, golden dessert wine from the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France, featuring a 2007 vintage.

This is a rich, sweet, and dark dessert wine from Spain, aged in a traditional solera system dating back to 1910.

A shot of espresso served with your choice of brandy or mirto liqueur.

A concentrated, small serving of coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.

A rich espresso topped with a layer of creamy, frothy steamed milk.

A latte is a coffee drink made with a shot of espresso and steamed milk.

An Americano is a coffee drink made by diluting a shot of espresso with hot water.

We offer a curated selection of premium loose-leaf teas from Rare Tea Cellar, featuring a variety of green, black, and herbal blends.

A bowl of roasted seasonal vegetables served with a creamy sesame yogurt and a spicy green chili herb sauce.

• cup$5
• bowl$10

A comforting red lentil soup seasoned with turmeric, ginger, and a bright touch of lemon.

• cup$5
• bowl$10

A selection of seasonal dips, spreads, and olives served with fresh bread.

Medjool dates stuffed with savory chorizo sausage, wrapped in bacon, and served in a tomato and piquillo pepper sauce.

Creamy chickpea hummus topped with tender, crispy short rib and sumac, served with warm, hearth-baked pita bread.

A creamy chickpea dip topped with fresh radishes, savory black garlic tahini, spicy green chili sauce, and crumbled sheep's milk feta, served with warm hearth-baked pita.

Thinly sliced raw barramundi served with preserved tomato, cracked coriander, and lemon-infused olive oil.

Fresh heirloom tomatoes served with creamy stracciatella cheese, crisp cucumbers, a crunchy peanut dukkah spice blend, and a drizzle of sweet pomegranate molasses.

A fresh salad of baby kale and chopped romaine tossed with anchovies, crunchy seeded crackers, and aged parmesan cheese.

This salad features crisp endive and sweet grapes tossed with a parmesan yogurt dressing, topped with gordal olives, roasted garlic, and crushed pistachios.

Crispy fries seasoned with traditional falafel spices, served with a side of spicy harissa aioli.

A chilled salad of tender lentils tossed in a savory herb vinaigrette.

A freshly baked, artisanal loaf of bread served as a side.

A warm, oven-baked flatbread served as a side.

A refreshing, sparkling beverage made with hibiscus syrup, melon, lime, and Topo Chico mineral water.

A refreshing sparkling drink made with lemon, rosemary-infused syrup, and carbonated water.

This refreshing drink features a blend of grapefruit and vanilla cordial, fresh lime, and grapefruit-flavored Jarritos soda.

This refreshing cocktail features tequila infused with hibiscus, blended with sweet Mallorca melon, tangy lime, and a hint of smoky Urfa pepper.

This refreshing cocktail features Darjeeling-infused gin balanced with tart grapefruit, lime, and a hint of sweet vanilla.

This refreshing cocktail features smoky mezcal and bitter Aperol balanced with grapefruit soda, lime, and a hint of habanero spice.

This cocktail features Old Forester bourbon mixed with house-made date liqueur, walnut bitters, and a hint of clove.

This lunch prix-fixe menu offers a choice of soup, a salad or sandwich, and a dessert of baklava, a nutterbutter cookie, or an affogato for an additional fee.

• standard$26
• with affogato$30

This hearth-baked pita sandwich features chicken thigh shawarma, garlic toum, fermented chili sauce, and turmeric pickles, served with your choice of falafel-seasoned fries or a marinated lentil salad.

A grilled whitefish sandwich served on sourdough bread with tomato, caper aioli, and arugula, accompanied by your choice of falafel-seasoned fries or a marinated lentil salad.

Slow-cooked, tender short rib served on pita bread with aged cheddar, horseradish, and pickled banana peppers, accompanied by your choice of falafel-seasoned fries or a marinated lentil salad.

A crispy, rolled pastry filled with walnuts and figs, drizzled with orange blossom honey syrup and served with whipped ricotta.

A selection of three house-made frozen desserts featuring mint pistachio, mixed berry cobbler, and roasted apricot sorbet.

A square-shaped dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between two crunchy peanut-flavored cookies.

A scoop of coconut gelato served with a chocolate chip shortbread cookie.

A freshly brewed cup of coffee sourced through direct trade partnerships with farmers.

A concentrated, small serving of coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.

A rich espresso topped with a layer of steamed milk and a thick, airy foam.

A latte is a coffee drink made with a shot of espresso and steamed milk.

This is a dry, sparkling white wine from the Veneto region of Italy.

• glass$13
• bottle$52

This dry, sparkling rosé from Spain offers crisp notes of red fruit and a refreshing finish.

• glass$19
• bottle$76

This dry French rosé offers a crisp and refreshing profile with subtle notes of red fruit.

• glass$15
• bottle$60

A crisp, dry white wine from Austria known for its refreshing acidity and notes of citrus and white pepper.

• glass$15
• bottle$60

This crisp, dry white wine from the Sancerre region of France features bright acidity and refreshing citrus notes.

• glass$23
• bottle$92

This is a medium-bodied red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, known for its floral aromas and firm tannins.

• glass$16
• bottle$64

This is a light-bodied red wine from the Régnié region of France, known for its bright fruit flavors and smooth finish.

• glass$16
• bottle$64

Toasted multigrain bread topped with avocado, a fried egg, fresh dill, spicy Urfa chili crisp, and sunflower seeds.

A warm bowl of braised red lentils topped with crispy pita chips, smoked crème fraîche, black mustard seeds, and a fried egg.

Poached eggs simmered in a spiced tomato sauce, served with Tunisian couscous and a drizzle of tahini.

A hearty brunch skillet featuring maple sausage, pork belly, and fried potatoes, topped with a crispy egg and a rich taleggio cheese sauce.

A baked dish of roasted summer squash and spinach topped with cherry tomatoes, whipped feta, crunchy peanut dukkah, and fried eggs.

This brunch bowl features wild rice topped with roasted asparagus, pickled mango and spring onions, creamy labneh, crispy fried bulgur, and a soft-boiled egg.

A lamb and cheese melt topped with a fried egg, served in a savory Kashmiri tomato cream sauce with caramelized onions.

A refreshing blend of sparkling wine mixed with your choice of fruit juice or purée.

A savory tomato-based cocktail featuring cucumber and dill-infused vodka, served with a meat and cheese skewer, a smoky salt rim, and a small side of beer.

This refreshing brunch cocktail features Darjeeling-infused gin balanced with tart grapefruit, lime, and a hint of sweet vanilla.

A refreshing brunch cocktail featuring pineapple rum, paw paw liqueur, and earthy matcha, balanced with mint, lime, and creamy oat milk.

This brunch cocktail features tequila infused with hibiscus, blended with sweet Mallorca melon, tart lime, and a hint of smoky Urfa pepper.

This refreshing brunch cocktail features a blend of smoky mezcal, bitter Aperol, zesty grapefruit, lime, and a hint of spicy habanero, topped with sparkling mineral water.

This cocktail features a blend of bourbon, pimento dram, date syrup, walnut bitters, and clove.

This brunch cocktail features a blend of Metric house roast espresso, vodka, Zucca rhubarb amaro, and demerara sugar.

This refreshing brunch cocktail features a blend of white and dark rums, herbal liqueur, blueberry-almond shrub, ginger honey, and a splash of wheat beer with a hint of lemon.

A freshly brewed, hot beverage made from roasted coffee beans.

A concentrated, small serving of coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.

A rich espresso topped with equal parts steamed milk and airy milk foam.

A latte is a coffee drink made with a shot of espresso and steamed milk, topped with a thin layer of foam.

A shot of espresso diluted with hot water to create a smooth, coffee-forward drink.

A creamy green tea latte infused with the floral notes of lavender and a hint of sweet vanilla.

Select from our curated collection of premium loose-leaf teas, featuring a variety of green, black, and herbal blends.

This is a premium oolong tea known for its complex, floral aroma and smooth, balanced flavor profile.

A selection of house-made, wood-oven baked bread served with salted butter and preserves.

A wood-oven baked bialy served with cured salmon, smoked whitefish, labneh, and pickles.

A creamy chickpea dip topped with a soft-boiled egg, smoky almond harissa, and pickled red onions, served with warm, hearth-baked pita bread.

This salad features endive and shaved apple served over a roasted garlic and parmesan yogurt, topped with orange-stuffed gordal olives and crushed pistachios.

Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with savory chorizo, wrapped in bacon, and served in a tomato and piquillo pepper sauce.

A brunch-style pizza topped with cured pork jowl, pecorino cheese, and a fresh egg yolk.

A warm, oven-baked Italian flatbread topped with creamy Taleggio cheese, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of aromatic truffle oil.

This wood-oven baked French toast is topped with whipped ricotta, a blackberry lemon rose compote, almonds, and maple syrup.

Please ask your server for today's selection of house-made pastries prepared by Natalie Saben.

Crispy fried potato cubes served with a side of creamy garlic sauce.

A savory, house-made breakfast sausage sourced from Publican Quality Meats.

Slow-roasted pork belly finished with a tangy, citrus-like sumac glaze.

A selection of three seasonal gelato and sorbet flavors: mint pistachio, mixed berry cobbler, and roasted apricot.

A scoop of coconut gelato served with a chocolate chip shortbread cookie and a shot of hot espresso poured over the top.

Freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice served chilled.

A refreshing, non-alcoholic sparkling drink made with floral hibiscus tea.

A refreshing, non-alcoholic lemonade infused with the aromatic flavor of fresh rosemary.

A refreshing, non-alcoholic brunch cocktail crafted with seasonal fruit juices and sparkling water.

This is a crisp, unfiltered Austrian orange wine with a light, refreshing character.

• glass$15
• bottle$60

This crisp, dry white wine from Austria features refreshing notes of citrus and white pepper.

• glass$15
• bottle$60

This crisp, dry white wine from the Sancerre region of France offers bright acidity and refreshing citrus notes.

• glass$23
• bottle$72

This light-bodied French red wine offers bright fruit flavors and a smooth finish, making it an excellent pairing for brunch.

• glass$16
• bottle$64

This is a light-to-medium-bodied French red wine from the Loire Valley, known for its fresh berry flavors and herbal notes.

• glass$16
• bottle$60