Thanks! I feel like as a first timer in Chicago, Alinea is kinda mandatory.
Originally Posted by
bhrubin
We thought Alinea was mind-blowing and one of our most memorable and delicious meals of all time. Greatly recommended.
I would love to hear your recommendations for mid-tier spots as well! We'll be there for 4 nights, so will have plenty of time to sample all kinds of stuff.
Originally Posted by
PsiFighter37
I actually found both Grace and Alinea to be overrated. Alinea is a lot of fun from a presentation standpoint, but the food wasn't mindblowing. Grace was just a disappointment overall - but the way things ended there certainly didn't go well. The only other fine dining I have had is Tru, which is fantastic but is also closing.
So yeah...I got nothin' for you. But the mid-tier dining options I have had are quite excellent...so I have no doubt you'll find something tasty
