The 26 Best Chicago Restaurants For A Birthday Dinner - Chicago - The Infatuation
"In a sea of giant-baked-potato places, The Alston is both ritzy and fun. This new spot from the chef of Esmé mixes fancy steakhouse nostalgia (caviar bumps) with “this ain’t your average experience” touches (photo-ready, freakishly tall martini glasses). The dishes are more straightforward but really good. The escargot balances saltiness with tasty mini butter pastries on top, and the porterhouse with a cherry glaze is perfectly tender. Come here to make turning 36 feel like a bigger deal than it actually is." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen, john ringor
