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Ever was my choice of Michelin star restaurants to check my
Ever was my choice of Michelin star restaurants to check my bucket list and did not disappoint. The location is flawless. The service, impeccable. The food was phenomenal. It was the best night EVER. The evening started with drinks. We ordered the non-alcoholic pairing to go with the menu. Course after course was an elevated experience with delicious bite after bite. The evening finale included tour of the back-of-the-house, meeting chef and signed copy of menu. My stomach and heart are so full. I can't wait to return. Highly recommend EVER!
If you love a great culinary experience, Ever is a must.
Everything was very intentional without being obtrusive or unapproachable. Highly attentive and knowledgable staff, open space while keeping an intimate feel.
Two Michelin star restaurant that offers a lifetime
Two Michelin star restaurant that offers a lifetime experience! We started out at their bar for some drinks before dinner. Nearing our dinner reservations we were lead through a spectacular what looked like a secret passage way, absolutely loved it. Every dish was unique with amazing flavors. We also did the wine pairing with each dish, highly recommended. I can't say enough about their staff and how professional and knowledgeable they were. Kitchen tour at the end was something special. What made this a cherry on top is we were joking if we can have some bread and butter to go lol because of how delicious it was. Being how upscale this place was we did not think some bread and butter was going to be included with our menus and chocolates.
Great food for the most part.
But don't ask me for an "additional tip" after I spent $900 and tipped 20 percent. Killed the night.
Suitably attentive staff but not obnoxiously so.
Wine service was great, and my companion got a nice extra birthday dessert. It's an investment for a special night and a special someone.
An extremely disappointing experience given the 2 Michelin
An extremely disappointing experience given the 2 Michelin Starts and the pedigree of the team. We moved mountains to be there and left extremely disappointed. Mind you this is not your every day type of dinner. Having been to Grace, I expected the same if not better. Things started out really strong then just went downhill. We had uncomfortable long waits between the last 4 courses. The manager approached to take us on a kitchen tour when we were still waiting on our last course. The tables next to us were offered coffee/tea during the dessert courses. We had to ask and then it took so long that they apologized while serving it. The restaurant was stunning, food good but you don't pay $500+ per person to be miserable. This should've been a perfect symphony but it was not. Perhaps they need to dine at Oriole and Alinea to see how it's really done.
From the moment we enter this restaurant we knew it was
From the moment we enter this restaurant we knew it was going to be very special. Every dish was meticulously prepared and every flavor shows the magnitude of work it requires to make it. From the general manager to the host and every waiter, our service was above and beyond. Our three year old daughter enjoyed a very special dinner and I wouldn't imagine it any other way than at Ever. Every wall texture, lighting, furniture's pieces are harmoniously combined to create a very peaceful and relaxed experience.
When you think of the concept of "unreasonable hospitality"
When you think of the concept of "unreasonable hospitality" I'm sure Eleven Madison Park pops into your mind. That novel should be based on EVER. Let me tell you. The most mind bending culinary experiments and novel concepts in service are happening far outside of NYC. They are happening in Chef Duffy's kitchen here in Chicago. I'm at a loss for words on how incredible the meal I had at EVER was. As someone who's extremely passionate about fine dining, EVER is at the top of the spectrum in every regard. Standouts for me were the tea sphere (YUM) and carrot terrine. If I had the money and ability, I'd be asking Chef Duffy to prep these for me on a daily basis. Let's talk about unreasonable hospitality. I shared with the incredible staff here my deepest darkest dirtiest desire... to shove log shaped meat in my mouth at all hours. And yes I'm referring to hot dogs (although I am gay). They gave me a printout with my take home menu of their favorite hot dog places (along with a ton of other GREAT options) I cannot thank the staff of EVER and chef Duffy enough for this once in a lifetime experience.
A great spot for a date
I took my girlfriend (as a splurge) to Ever and it definitely lived up to its hype. The service was great and the food was delicious. We couldn't figure out how they did it, but we couldn't hear the other tables- it seemed like we were in a bubble. I will definitely make this a yearly to-do.
You get what you pay for, and what you get is a lot.
Impeccable service. Attention to detail. 8-10 fantastic courses. The serving portions are appropriate and fill you up by the end of the evening. Each plate was paired with a nonalcoholic drink that served a purpose along the journey. The courses range from sweet to savory, from tart to earthy, from cold to hot. There were a few that were easy favorites and others that surprised me. The two clear winners were the Wagyu and the Scallop. The one that surprised was the maitake. Each dish played with the taste buds and was memorable in its own way. This is truly a must try dining experience.
We had a wonderful experience at Ever.
I got the nonalcoholic drink pairing and my husband got the wine pairing. The nonalcoholic drinks were very creative! The decor was lovely and very well-placed lighting. The service was exactly what you'd expect from such a well-rated restaurant. We had no complaints with the food, everything was very creative and delicious. I am also pregnant at the moment and they were very considerate and explicit about any adjustments that were made. I definitely hope to visit again!
Michelin......please provide Chef Duffy with his 3rd star......Ever is amazing!
This was one of the most enjoyable meals we have ever had, and every single detail was thought out and executed to perfection. The food is stellar, the presentation original and detailed. The service is top notch, formal but not overbearing, and the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and timely. The cocktails we had at After, prior to dinner, were amazing and the bar was stunning and the vibe was cool. I can find fault in absolutely nothing, and for my birthday I cannot imagine a better option in Chicago. I believe they deserve the 3rd star, as we went to Le Bernardin for New Year's eve and this is every bit as good. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening, I can honestly say this was a perfect night. Cheers.
This two Michelin star dining extravaganza is a master
This two Michelin star dining extravaganza is a master class in service. The atmosphere is also just lovely....formal but not stuffy, contemporary and classic at the same time. The 10 course menu is truly art on a plate. And for the most part, the execution was something to behold. We did one wine pairing between the two of us and the wine experience was just spectacular. Not a single complaint on the selections and we just adored our sommelier. There were a few misses in my opinion which I will detail below. But first, the highlights: 1. The canapés served on a log centerpiece are delectable. Such an interesting presentation too. A great wow factor to start the meal. 2. The caviar course really worked. Beautifully plated and the textures were spot on. 3. The squash dumpling soup was also quite tasty and very pretty. 4. But oh that scallop... this was no ordinary scallop. The textures wowed and the flavors were balanced and interesting. 5. The carrot terrine garden plate was beautiful, but it lacked something.... Can't put my finger on it but it was not my fave. 6. Probably the single best course was the maitake mushroom-wow. 7. The king salmon was also pretty spectacular. I've never had this tiny piece of fish cooked with such deftness. Made me wonder how they achieve this delicate crispness with almost but not quite rare inside. Amazing. 8. The richest dish, and probably the one that has the most cache, was the most disappointing for me-the wagyu beef was too fatty (yeah I know it's supposed to be...but...) and the peanut accompaniment sort of puzzled me. 9. The eighth course is 1 of 3 desserts. While pretty on the plate, the rice pudding was chewy, not creamy, not particularly interesting and the four colored purées, while bright and interesting, just couldn't salvage this dish for me. 10. The frozen tea sphere with raspberry and chocolate was by far the best sweet course. It's a wonderful creation and really wowed. 11. Sadly, the last course was an attempt at a plain fresh donut with three sauces. And while the presentation is so cool, the donut is heavy, chewy and not to my liking. Feels like this one needs some refinement. Overall, the experience was quite something. We were given a tour of the kitchen while they were in mid service so that was fun. They are really proud of their work here. The service is absolutely incredible. My napkin dropped on the floor and before I could pick it up they gave me a new one. They really know how to do service here. I am not sure Ever lived up to my expectations. It's not the very high price tag that bothers me, it just felt that for that price and Two Michelin stars, the dishes that missed should have been a bit better. But if you're in town and looking for the best service and theatre on a plate, give it a try. We enjoyed it a lot.
Bravo to the team at Ever for the most fun and excellent
Bravo to the team at Ever for the most fun and excellent experience. These are just a few of the courses we enjoyed. If you want to see them all, make a reservation. Start to finish this evening wowed us and surpassed every expectation.
Perfection
We visited for our leap year anniversary as a couple and the menu was nothing far from perfection, the style and quality of food was some of the best I’ve eaten. The unity the staff have delivering food, wine and even the water. The service is exceptional and the maitre was excellent ensuring the evening went perfectly. It’s our first visit to Ever and I will travel from the UK to experience this culinary delight again 10/10 and 5*+
The most amazing experience ever 10 out of 10!
We ate here last night for Valentine’s Day. I cannot express enough how impressed I was with every single aspect of our experience. One of the best nights of our lives. The service was outstanding. It was like they choreographed their movements. Each person that came to our table was amazing. Not a single person was bad. The level of detail they took in providing service to us was outstanding. I wish I could remember our sommelier’s name because he was so pleasant and a wealth of information!! We shared the wine pairing because we don’t drink that much and it was more than enough for us. The champagne and a few of the wines were so good that I’m definitely going to buy them for myself!! The food was gorgeous and delicious. I’ve never eaten more flavorful food in my life. My boyfriend is a big guy and was concerned he’d leave still hungry. Nope. We were both stuffed. Pauline was our captain (the only employee with lines on The Bear). She was extraordinary. Truly a delight. It was definitely out of our comfort zone price-wise but the experience we had made it worth every penny. (It was about $1000 for the two of us with sharing the wine pairing) Ohhhh and ask for a kitchen tour!!! Wow!!! 10 out of 10!!! Thank you.
It truly hurts me to give this amazing place 4 stars.
The food and service were both incredible and the atmosphere was romantic and quiet. The best service and food I've had the privilege of experiencing. The food really stood out specifically when compared to Alinea. Hard not to compare them. But the food at Ever is just better. It's not technique for the sake of being technique. Where a star is lost is that Ever is known for their superb, world class hospitality and they had a slight miss that made us feel very... weird? They asked if we'd like to book a time at After prior to our dinner for a few cocktails. We said of course! And they forgot to book it. So we got to After and they looked at us like we didn't belong. We weren't "on the list." They did everything they could to make it right, but was just a weird feeling to start the night with. Overall, I truly recommend Ever and highly doubt that you have a slight slip like we did. Everyone has a bad day sometimes and if Ever's bad day is just forgetting to book us cocktail time... that's a pretty low stakes bad day.
We had the most perfect experience at Ever, celebrating our
We had the most perfect experience at Ever, celebrating our 20th anniversary. We knew it was going to cost a lot, but it was cheaper than a destination vacation, so we were ok with that! We opted to include the wine pairings and are so glad we did! The wine was all fantastic and worked so well with the dishes. I know only a little about wine, but was able to understand the matches and why they worked. Every glass was heaven. The sommelier was so, so down to earth and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions and was such a great conversationalist, telling us the story of each wine, where it come from and in many cases, the people he knows that make it. Everyone knew our name, why we were there and made sure to keep us as happy as we could ever be. We were lucky enough to get a tour of the kitchen and meet Chef Duffy. The easy going personalities and obvious obsessive commitment to perfection in service was the same in the front of the house as the back. The food was unlike anything I've ever imagined. So many amazing combinations and simple, mind-blowing ideas. We had to slow ourselves down and just sit and taste everything slowly and intentionally because I could have just inhaled it all. The service of course was ridiculously good. Went to the restroom and came back to a fresh napkin. Greeted by name by everyone we interacted with. Synchronized water filling! It was all fun and magical and memorable. We are hoping to save enough to make it our annual anniversary celebration! It's with every penny. You need to think of it as an experience, not a meal. If you go in there thinking you are going to get $1,000 worth of ingredients you are mistaken. Everything is the highest quality it can be, but it's the ambiance, art, service, wine and food that bring it together to create a very worth it experience.
If this is how they treat customers HARD PASS
Booked this restaurant months and months ago and told them of my allergies then and today 2 days before out reservation was emailed and told they could not accommodate me. I was flying to Chicago for this and now am left scrambling to find a restaurant reservation. RUDE no matter how good your food is. I have eaten all over the world and have never been treated this way. It is ok to not be able to accommodate someone BUT tell them when they ask not last minute, thats the RUDE part. Needless to say I will never eat here nor will any of my friends.
EVER is brought to you by Chef Curtis Duffy, and the
EVER is brought to you by Chef Curtis Duffy, and the restaurant offers you a tasting menu that you'd have to make advance reservations for. I was excited to check this place out - a friend and I decided to check this place out when I was in town. Our menu for the evening included: +Mushroom - pineapple, soy, carrot top +Sea Grapes - hijiki, celery root, nasturtium +Asparagus - caper, cardamom, verbena +Cucumber - togarashi, sudachi, lemon balm +Carrot - finger lime, ginger, blue basil +King Trumpet - black olive, coffee, frisee +Fennel - black garlic, potato, endive +Cabbage - smoked coconut, hon shimeji, sorrel +Black Walnut - passion fruit, pineapple, citrus lace +Chocolate - kiwi, black tea, mint The presentation of the dishes were okay; we were disappointed, however, with the flavors, as we thought they just weren't there. Considering the 2 stars, we just expected better. Service was fine. The restaurant itself has a chic vibe to it with clean lines. Street parking can be found in the area. +lackluster tasting menu +street parking available
Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite restaurants in
Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite restaurants in the country. I keep waiting for Chef Duffy and Michael Muser to receive that third Michelin star. The food, the presentation, and the service are all off the charts incredible. A special shoutout to the sommeliers because one of the reasons this place is so special is because the wine pairings are also amazing. There is no point even referring to favorite dishes themselves because they change regularly and are all incredible. I come here once or twice a year when I pass through town and I have never been disappointed, EVER Thank you, Nick, Irving, Luke and Oscar! You and the rest of team will help Duffy and Muser with that third star.
This place is 2 Michelin star with good reason.
Everything in this place from the ambiance to the food is outstanding. We had drinks at their bar next door after. Beautiful setting that actually serves small plates as well so if your wallet can't stretch to the restaurant next door, try the food at After. Tasty, and to the standard of Ever down to their French fries! We naturally had the tasting menu. This was our second time here and I was pleased to see that the plates were more varied than the last time we came. There was a good selection of seafood and meats. The wagyu was outstanding. Everything was beautifully plated and the wine pairings were thoughtfully curated and complimented the food. Wait staff are very attentive and the sommelier was knowledgeable and happy to explain his wine pairings. Ever is pricy but if you have a special occasion, it's worth every penny.
Although this was not my favorite meal of 2023 - I believe
Although this was not my favorite meal of 2023 - I believe this was the best hospitality I experienced in 2023 and I will absolutely go back next time I am in Chicago. Logistics - Parking is pretty minimal and it's not the best part of town so I would encourage using a ride sharing app (Especially if you are doing the pairing). Attire - strong recommend going formal - slacks and button down minimum for gentlemen and a nice dress or pants equivalent for the ladies. Reservations - released two months in advance on the 1st Tuesday of each month. For example, April reservations will be released on the first Tuesday in February, etc. I opted to do the wine pairing with the tasting menu and the selections and the way they were presented were outstanding. I was a single diner since I was on a business trip and I did not feel uncomfortable in the slightest. The team was welcoming and engaged in conversation with me all night. The food courses were excellent, but the bread and butter pairing throughout were actually my favorite food aspect of the night. Make sure you stop by the restroom as well. The hospitality throughout really stole the show for me. I love and appreciate a kitchen tour. Ever was a kitchen tour and then I was able to watch and ask questions which was one of the highlights of the visit. My favorite part of the entire experience was the wine I was gifted when I left. I mentioned to the sommelier that the Sauvignon Blanc from the pairing was the best I have ever had, and when I left, they gave me a bag with a bottle to take home. Extremely thoughtful. My only regret was not having time to go to After, but I definitely will next time.
Bucket list ever watching For Grace at Seattle
Bucket list ever watching For Grace at Seattle International Film Festival in 2015. Ever while not Grace doesn't disappoint and not having researched Ever, the food was a total surprise. Every dish is like a familiar comfort food elevated with more intense flavors and wonderful presentation. Service is impeccable and I got a behind the scenes kitchen tour at the end. Personally I think they deserve a 3rd Michelin star unless they aren't consistent.
This has been on my bucket list for several years, and New
This has been on my bucket list for several years, and New Year's Eve was the perfect special occasion to enjoy a 2 Michelin starred experience. The atmosphere was understated elegance, chic and comfortable without any needless distractions from the artfully prepared courses you're served. The staff was so choreographed, I thought I was watching a production of the Joffrey ballet. We were immediately greeted, served a choice of champagne or an espresso martini, and shown to our table. The 3 hour experience flew by as we enjoyed 12 courses with 3 bread and butter pairings and a full wine pairing. I especially loved that they served only 1 meat course (Wagu which was superb), with the other main courses being seafood. I also loved that they served 3 bread pairings with truffle butter to accompany each of the main courses. The wine pours could have been a tiny bit larger, and I was hoping to shake hands with Curtis Duffy, but I won't let that spoil a night to remember.
One of the best of the best
My wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Ever, our third visit to this amazing place. Every visit outshines the last. We have dined at several Michelin Star restaurants over the years (Trotter’s, Alinea, French Laundry) and, in our view, Ever is on the top of our list. The focus is on the food (no theatrics) and it shows, from the minimalist/soothing décor to every detail of the food preparation and its presentation. I had the pleasure to enjoy their wine pairing and our sommelier, Curt, really knew his stuff. From the wine region to his knowledge of the flavor and fragrance chemical components of the wines (esters & ketones, etc.), it was fun to explore his expertise and he indulged us. My wife does not drink alcohol and, true to form, Ever offered a non-alcoholic wine pairing. Fabulous! Be sure to ask for a tour of the kitchen as, with the main dining area, it is a work of art and it is really something to see the artisans at work. As for parking, there is free parking on the street (if available), a validated covered lot very close by or valet parking as well. Ever is not inexpensive, but if you are interested in dining in one of the top restaurants in the country, Ever is the place to go. We can’t wait to return.
Everlasting Great Food.
The fine dining Ever restaurant, enjoying a string of Michelin stars, is located on West Fulton in downtown Chicago. The food catalog compositions provide options to pick between vegetarian or meat and seafood filled tasting menus with 12-15 courses of delicacies that range from ctrhyo-frozen hamachi to sweet bay scallops. My favorite was a lamb dish with coffee, fennel and yarrow,,,,,,,,,and I fell for the sweet of sorbet over pineapple topped with black licorice. The design is provocative: leather seats, plush carpet, black ceilings, dark floors, warm rafts of wood and mood lighting add warmth to the environment. Next door is the 'After' cocktail lounge which is affiliated with the Ever crew. The Ever has great digs, great service and everlasting great food.
perfection!
Everything one wants in a Michelin tasting menu. Food and services were amazing. This had to be the best restaurant experience i have ever had and I am not new to fine dining. The recognized my mother was a lefty and organized her setting as such. never felt rushed. service and food were perfect.
Super experience. Super expensive
My wife and I took our son as he is rapidly becoming a foodie. this place is super. super expensive. and simply super. we have also eaten at Per Se in NYC. the food wasnt as breathtaking and the servers were not as knowledgeable, but it was still a great experience. its worthy of its high global ranking.
Not To Be Missed!
This was a perfect culinary adventure for me: from the very gracious greeting at the entrance to the stunning dining area to the attentive staff .... and, of course, the well-executed and delectable dishes (while the Ever-standard hamachi dish is not to be missed, I was equally impressed with the follow-on dish of white asparagus, cut into fine strips, and served with smoked trout) Special mention goes to Oscar, my primary server, and Brian, the sommelier. Both demonstrated great knowledge and, more importantly, tremendous enthusiasm for the food and wine. As a solo diner, I always look forward to engaging the staff with questions regarding dish preparation, why a particular wine was selected, etc. My interactions with them only added to an already superb evening. Ever Restaurant should be on everyone's list of aspirational places to dine...and to experience!
A de luxe restaurant unlike any other
Two everlasting impressions of Ever, the glittering and glitzy restaurant that Michelin starred chef Curtis Duffy and his business partner Michael Muser opened in 2020 at 1340 West Fulton in the historic Fulton Market, in the West Loop neighborhood, a block east of Ogden: (1) it is the most elegant restaurant in Chicago since the Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton closed and (2) it offers the finest tasting menu that my wife and I have experienced since three-Michelin star chef/owner Patrick O'Connell changed to a tasting menu at his world-class Inn at Little Washington in Virginia. Duffy, who earned his Michelin stars at Avenues and Grace in Chicago, offers eight to 10 courses from 5 to 10 Tuesday through Saturday. The trick is to select items of meat, seafood and vegetables from three menus and find time to consume them all while admiring the dining room's posh decor. Where did they get all this glass? And how did they put it all together? Truth be told, I wasn't a fan of tasting menus until O'Connell explained that he decided to make the switch because it gave him more opportunities to be creative in the kitchen. And when you let Michelin-starred chefs like O'Connell and Duffy loose in a kitchen, the result is many innovative and delicious items. So, on our first visit to Ever, we indulged in King crab, salmon, scallops, squab, butternut squash, maitake, miyazaki, hamaichi, tomato, peach, chocolate, melon, black truffle, parsnip, chartreuse, even caviar. A little of several items instead of a lot of only two or three items. And the fun of it all is to see how a world-class chef puts it all together.
Regardless of the minor unprofessionalism we experience
Regardless of the minor unprofessionalism we experience during our dinner, we still consider our dinner at @everrestaurant to be not bad, however, what happened after the dinner subverted my whole understanding of hospitality. WORST experience EVER @curtisduffy As a foodie I always take notes on the details of each dish I enjoyed. After my dinner at EVER I received their auto email asking for a rating, in which the also said "If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email us" and that's exactly what I did.I sent email regarding some of the ingredients I missed during my dinner, using polite phrases, and not digging into their "secret recipes" ( I do this all the time at more than 100 fine dining places and never had I been treated like this before).Nicole Chavez, the office manager of @everrestaurant first accused me for being "inquisitivsaid will get back to me shortly.Obviously she was not taking this seriously and the so called "shortly" took longer than another two weeks. Then after two weeks I received again an email, saying that they have too many large groups thus has no time to respond to me, without apology yet with arrogance!To make it worse, starting from the THIRD WEEK, they never respond to my email. How arrogant and hostile.I tried to reach out to their director of hospitality @acordell11 but I guess she also want to stay out of this. Deeply disappointed! No chance worth the 20% service fee they mandatorily charged, and definitely not two Michelin standard! How would they ever expect diner to dine back after being treated like this!
EVERything and then some.
Astonishing. If I had to leave a one-word review, that would be it. From the decor and staff to the food and wine pairings, EVER hit EVERy mark. We have been to Next (the opening Paris 1906 menu.) We have been to Alinea (February 2020.) We have been to Albert Adrià's Bodega 1900 (when we couldn't get into his brother's El Bulli.) We have had tasting menus that aren't Michelin-starred. We have eaten in Paris, NYC, London, Shanghai, Amsterdam, L.A...... And while every experience listed above is one forever notched in my mind's memories, it is the evening we experienced at EVER that tops them all. There is something to be said about every morsel's molecule that Chef Duffy has crafted for your tongue. There is something to be said about the white ash slats of wood and textured walls that balance out the gorgeously moody atmosphere. There is something to be said about the sommeliers' precise picks and pairings. There is something to be said about every aspect - the bathrooms and readings, the music spilling out of the (hidden) speakers, the perfect table spacing. But at it's core, at the very thud of this establishment's heart, the most to be said is about the staff. The people. For without the people - the woman who greets you by name at the door and escorts you to your specific spot, the head server's smile, welcoming and warmth, the sommelier's explanations of how the wine will play with the dish, the servers who bring and take away dishes with effortless grace - there would be no EVER. To play on words, and a cheeky young person's game, never have I ever experienced anything like EVER. It is unpretentious. It is delicious. It is fun. It is everything you'd ever want when making plans for an event (fair to call it that) of this caliber. And it is, by far, the best meal and evening I have ever had the privilege of experiencing. I don't want to go into the meal's details or the exquisite wine pairings. That's for you to discover on your own. But I do want to say thank you to every person at EVER who made our night one for the books. And I especially want to thank the staff for two surprises that left us in utter disbelief - your graciousness and gifts will not be forgotten. There are restaurants with three Michelin stars (and I highly believe EVER deserves that third,) and there are restaurants with no Michelin stars that still manage to blow your mind. And then there's EVER; a place that ticks all the boxes - even boxes that don't exist. Thank you, again, EVER.
First of all, let me begin this review by saying I had a
First of all, let me begin this review by saying I had a wonderful time at Ever. For the past couple of years I have been traveling around the US dining at different Michelin starred restaurants and Ever was #8 in Chicago area and #40 in total. I must say Ever was the best one so far in Chicago area and easily top 5 among all in my humble opinion.I didn't go with the wine paring this time, instead I had the Bourbon based old fashion and it was delightful, not overly strong which allows you to taste different notes of the drink. Each course was beautiful designed and my top 3 courses are pictured below, caviar, scallop and pasta course. Usually at other places I had always found the foam to be a bit too citrusy, however at Ever, it was at the perfect citrus level which elevated the entire dish to another harmony level. We eat with our eyes first, the scallop course was love at first sight, of course it was also cooked to perfection as well. Lastly I would like to mention the pasta course, the creaminess of the mascarpone and earthiness of the chestnut complemented each other so elegantly. Truth to be told, I was getting bored of a lot of other place all have the same pasta dish; spaghetti with a creamy sauce and shaved truffle on top, therefore what a surprise Ever provided me.As always, the service was top notch from everyone. I haven't repeated any Michelin yet because there are so many, but I will return to Ever in the near future to try their other seasonal menus. 10/10 recommendation to everyone!!
Astonishing.
If I had to leave a one-word review, that would be it. From the decor and staff to the food and wine pairings, EVER hit EVERy mark. We have been to Next (the opening Paris 1906 menu.) We have been to Alinea (February 2020.) We have been to Albert Adrià's Bodega 1900 (when we couldn't get into his brother's El Bulli.) We have had tasting menus that aren't Michelin-starred. We have eaten in Paris, NYC, London, Shanghai, Amsterdam, L.A...... And while every experience listed above is one forever notched in my mind's memories, it is the evening we experienced at EVER that tops them all. There is something to be said about every morsel's molecule that Chef Duffy has crafted for your tongue. There is something to be said about the white ash slats of wood and textured walls that balance out the gorgeously moody atmosphere. There is something to be said about the sommeliers' precise picks and pairings. There is something to be said about every aspect - the bathrooms and readings, the music spilling out of the (hidden) speakers, the perfect table spacing. But at it's core, at the very thud of this establishment's heart, the most to be said is about the staff. The people. For without the people - the woman who greets you by name at the door and escorts you to your specific spot, the head server's smile, welcoming and warmth, the sommelier's explanations of how the wine will play with the dish, the servers who bring and take away dishes with effortless grace - there would be no EVER. To play on words, and a cheeky young person's game, never have I ever experienced anything like EVER. It is unpretentious. It is delicious. It is fun. It is everything you'd ever want when making plans for an event (fair to call it that) of this caliber. And it is, by far, the best meal and evening I have ever had the privilege of experiencing. I don't want to go into the meal's details or the exquisite wine pairings. That's for you to discover on your own. But I do want to say thank you to every person at EVER who made our night one for the books. And I especially want to thank the staff for two surprises that left us in utter disbelief - your graciousness and gifts will not be forgotten. There are restaurants with three Michelin stars (and I highly believe EVER deserves that third,) and there are restaurants with no Michelin stars that still manage to blow your mind. And then there's EVER; a place that ticks all the boxes - even boxes that don't exist. Thank you, again, EVER.
Chef Curtis Duffy's EVER is a MUST if you're in
Chef Curtis Duffy's EVER is a MUST if you're in Chicago--add it to your bucket list right now! It's is a full sensory experience from the moment you step inside: the interior is breathtaking, every dish is perfectly coursed out and crafted to engage and entice all of your senses, and the service was impeccable. Favorite was the frozen hamachi ribbon that melts in your mouth! Chef Duffy is brilliant and I am obsessed. Definitely one of my top dining experiences EVER!
Amazing! This place is perfection.
The service is impeccable, the food is whimsical, innovative, and delicious, and the restaurant is just fucking cool. The restaurant reminds me of Kimye's house (I mean that in a good way). I knew from the second they poured our table's water in unison that this was next level. This team and the experience that they provide is fantastic, and I cannot recommend Ever enough.
Best dinner in Chicago hands down! I dined here in
Best dinner in Chicago hands down! I dined here in September and I cannot wait to come eat here again. Every dish was a masterpiece and tasted out of this world. This was one of the best dining experiences that I've had yet, I truly cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The service was impeccable as well. I can't wait for EVER to get it's third Michelin star!
Best restaurant in Chicago--having gone to every Michelin
Best restaurant in Chicago--having gone to every Michelin starred restaurant here.Every course was intricate, thoughtful, and dynamic; a perfectly curated experience.
BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE
Spectacular service, food and all around experience! I’m not sure why EVER doesn’t have 3 Michelin stars!! By far one of the best Michelin’s I’ve dined at in Chicago.
Please give this place its 3rd star!!
Ever is hands down the best culinary experience in Chicago. I went for a birthday dinner and the tasting menu was superb. The Miyazaki A5 paired with the Domaine red wine was easily one of the best experiences I have had. To top off a great evening the sommelier arranged for me to have a complimentary bottle given to me as a gift. I was able to see the kitchen as well as a signed menu by the chef. Michelin please get it right and award Ever with it’s 3rd star!!
Excellent high-end dining experience
Excellent food, great service. A really nice, high-end dining experience. Everything is cooked and prepared well. You won’t be disappointed, but you won’t always be wowed either.
Calming Elegance
The meal and entire experience are almost perfection. This was my second visit at Ever and I continue to be so impressed and grateful for the experience. Not all top notch restraunts have the same vision, so people respond to them differently. For me, the vision for Ever and its flawless execution hit the spot. The food is interesting in concept but more importantly supremely delicious and beatiful. The wine pairings are consistly excellent and each elevates the dish. This is not always true even at the best restaurants! At $185, wine pairing is excellent and an excellent value. Its not hard to find more expensive and terrible wine pairings in Chicago. The service is elegant, responsive, not stuffy, and fun. This is not an easy balance to pull off. Overall, Ever is one of the best restarants in the world in my opinion, and I have eaten at a lot of 2 and 3 star joints all over. For me, its the best experience in Chicago hands down.
Fabulous meal, from the delicious dishes to the great
Fabulous meal, from the delicious dishes to the great service. You have to experience it.
Definitely not worth the stars… or the price.
I’ve been to quite a few restaurants (including Michelin starred ones) and yet, upon reading the reviews, I was expecting something special from this one. I have to say, my dad and I were very disappointed. The dishes we liked best were the breads and butter that accompanied the meals (which were non ironically marketed as a special part of the meal). Other highlighted dishes were (1) pasta and (2) something that definitely tasted like a hamburger with fries, ketchup and (literally) mashed potatoes. Also, the dishes are undeniably beautiful — it’s only their flavour that is lacking. At least my dad and I were kept entertained throughout the meal by the underwhelming quality of each dish, so I honestly can’t say I had a bad night. However, I’d like to warn fellow travellers to Chicago before you spend 500 dollars on an underwhelming meal. If not, I sincerely hope you have a different experience! :)
This review for Ever is going to be a little different than
This review for Ever is going to be a little different than those I usually write. I feel like I'm not a competent enough food critic to say anything more than everything my husband and I had on our menu was TO DIE FOR. There wasn't a single dish we disliked. Everything was utter perfection. But that's to be expected given the two Michelin stars and price point of Ever. What I really want to highlight here is the experience. The tables were so far apart, it felt like it was just you and your party. The chairs were placed together, not across the table from one another, so you could easily converse at a volume fitting the calm and quiet atmosphere. The seat placement also allowed for the serving staff to present the dishes with ease - it was almost like a stage for the food! It made the whole experience feel intimate without feeling stuffy. We were there for almost 3 hours enjoying our experience and never felt rushed by the service. They were there to go at our pace, and we were so grateful for that. We were thoroughly able to enjoy each dish and glass of wine at our own pace. The staff generally were also just so friendly and more than happy to answer any questions we had about the food or wine.In sum, of course the food was absolute perfection, but it was the service and overall experience that will keep Ever in my mind for any extra special occasion where I want to be pampered with food and wine. Thank you to everyone there for giving my husband and I a first dinner as newlyweds that we'll never forget :)
The most memorable things to me about Ever were creative
The most memorable things to me about Ever were creative combination of flavors, and extremely fine aesthetic presentation. Grapes with chocolate mousse cake, ginger lace cookie with grapefruit, frozen hamachi with basil seeds, figure lime. Some good flavors are not traditional and I believe that's what the creative philosophy Ever is delivering. like the frozen hamachi course, gives you different flavors and texture when it's just served and after melting in the mouth. From all the details from the beginning to the end the meal, I could tell the owner and Chefs have put all of their hearts in this restaurant, and make us feel very special throughout the whole meal. Also a small detail, my husband stood up to rest room the same second our server was bringing the next dish. They immediately turned back to the kitchen while saw my husband left the table because they didn't want my husband miss the first seeing of the next course.
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* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
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