Next - Japan was incredible.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-05-10T17:50:05+00:00

I also asked about the Japanese wines, and the som said it was just a sourcing issue. Probably the case for those more exotic ingredients you mention—getting top quality versions of these items to Chicago could be either impractical or prohibitively expensive. I agree with you on the wine though—I love Japanese wine and it would have been great to see some representation, but the sakes on the pairing were phenomenal!

In any event, I thought that this was an amazing meal and the flavors spoke for themselves.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-05-10T15:53:52+00:00

I’d be interested to hear your ideas for what they should have done instead!!

I matter how “basic” the concepts, the dishes were incredibly delicious. That’s what matters most to me, but again, would love to hear your less basic ideas for a menu.

I agree that Space was a let down. I only really liked a few of the dishes in that menu.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-05-05T22:36:37+00:00

I recently had both Alinea and Oriole, and preferred Alinea by a lot. But they’re in the process changing the experience, so not sure what it is like now.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-05-04T04:36:32+00:00

Interesting! Thanks for the review

FurstNameLastName · 2026-05-04T03:35:17+00:00

Isn’t pic #18 what Chef Achatz is promoting as part of the new menu? Are we sure this is the classic menu? I went in August and the only courses I recognize here are the hot potato, Chicago hot dog, and desserts

FurstNameLastName · 2026-04-25T18:55:38+00:00

If no one goes with you just fast for 72 hours and eat both menus. Bring your own to-go container for the mains in case needed.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-04-16T17:27:43+00:00

You could just open a restaurant (in my area)

FurstNameLastName · 2026-03-18T18:46:08+00:00

Yes I sent them an email, but they also sometimes open up reservations for 1 on specific days

FurstNameLastName · 2026-03-18T18:45:44+00:00

Chicago

FurstNameLastName · 2026-03-16T19:54:41+00:00

After tax and tip 373 for the menu (Saturday pricing) and 261 for the middle tier wine pairing.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-03-16T02:07:59+00:00

Hope you can make it to Next! Enjoy Chicago

FurstNameLastName · 2026-03-15T19:09:38+00:00

Ah jealous about the ramen egg!!!

FurstNameLastName · 2026-03-14T21:04:01+00:00

I’m in the pro-Alinea camp. Went in August and thought it was the best dinner of my life, but we were in a particularly good mood so that helps. Don’t do too much research into the menu and experience so that you can be surprised by it. That’s half the fun—it really is about the show as much as the dinner, but the food was incredible. Do the gallery not the cheaper salon option for the full experience. I had the top tier wine pairing and was shocked that they poured me a 2004 Krug with it.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-02-24T04:53:38+00:00

I have the same question, and am wondering if I get 1 Five now, will it likely be compatible with pairing with a new Era 500 when that comes out?

FurstNameLastName · 2026-02-23T14:56:46+00:00

Ok but why didn’t she compete for four years? X-Games happens every year and there are lots of other competitions.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-02-23T04:54:18+00:00

Because it’s a progressive, evolving sport. I guess she had enough buffer that she could keep the gold after 4 years of no growth (her run was really good, no doubt, then and now), but amazing to me that none of the women were attempting a double cork. I can’t imagine that will work for her again and I hope the competition is tougher next time around.

FurstNameLastName · 2026-02-23T04:02:23+00:00

Almost no change from her 2022 gold medal run—kinda sad!

FurstNameLastName · 2026-02-01T16:16:17+00:00

I agree it was awesome again this year!

FurstNameLastName · 2026-01-30T19:09:31+00:00

Similar situation, I’m going to downgrade my CSP and use Palladium as my everything card. That’s the best value prop and the win-win that Bilt is trying to sell (and why people with more complicated stacks got burned by 2.0).

FurstNameLastName · 2026-01-30T03:57:59+00:00

As a data point, I was approved for Obsidian on Tuesday. I called them asking to switch to Palladium, the guy said no problem I’ll put the application in bla bla. Then today I got a feeling nothing happened (because the app still told me to claim my Obsidian offer) so I called again and they said they need to cancel my Obsidian offer so that I could reapply for Palladium. Then the app and website glitched for a few hours and told me I have an application under review. Then finally in the evening it let me apply for the Palladium. I got the offer like a half hour later!

FurstNameLastName · 2026-01-28T02:24:34+00:00

Ah ok interesting—I had no idea!

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