"Bar Avec is the rooftop bar on the eighth floor above Avec River North, which recently opened in the former Pacific Standard Time space (which is about 78 times larger than the original). And it’s a perfect low-key rooftop option that has great food, and won’t involve a gazillion tourists. The rooftop is shaded and full of plants and trees It also has a separate Spanish-inspired menu from Super Avec downstairs. Food options here include small plates like mussels escabeche, crudos, and entrees like fideo noodle paella. And in case you were wondering: yes, they have the bacon-wrapped dates on the menu." - adrian kane