The 38 Best Restaurants in Chicago | Eater Chicago
"Let’s do a favor for Ever’s PR team: Unlike at the end of Season 3 of The Bear, the real Ever continues to serve patrons. Chef Curtis Duffy became a superstar when he opened his first award-winning restaurant, Grace, on Randolph Street, and he’s brought that energy a few blocks west to Fulton Market, where Ever opened in 2020. Duffy is offering only one tasting menu (vegetarians will be accommodated), but he remains committed to showing off precise techniques with playful execution. Case in point: artfully cut ribbons of freeze-dried hamachi. Fine dining tends to be polarizing, but for folks who want a meal with a dash of theatrics, Ever fulfills that niche better than any Chicago restaurant. It’s so synonymous with fine dining that a semi-fictionalized version of the restaurant had a starring role in seasons 2 and 3 of The Bear. Just note that this is one of the most expensive meals in Chicago. Earlier this year, the team separated with restaurant co-founder Michael Muser. Best for: Folks with a wad of cash to burn and who want a unique and intimate dining experience." - Ashok Selvam
