Originally Posted by
lancebanyon
I wasn't successful in getting a reservation at Alinea last month but I did eat at Everest. I thought it was solidly deserving of its star. Also ate at Topolobampo, but that's a completely different type of restaurant.
Frankly, I am tired of those haute cuisine places. I ate at so many, that after a while I just want a down to earth very well cooked meal.
Have no more patience of sitting for 3-4 hrs, I get bored and just want to be done with.. I guess it just shows my age.
Alinea, and 11 Mad, had an exchange of cooks. I went when the Chicago guy was at 11, yes interesting, he uses the table etc etc.. Was invited to go when Mad went to Chicago, but I've had enough...