"This fine-dining spot is like the sea in Old Man And The Sea, or all the appliances in The Brave Little Toaster. It’s a metaphor. It’s not actually Ever, more of an amalgamation of several fine-dining restaurants. Yes, the chef’s jacket and the tickets say Ever, and they serve the signature frozen hamachi (which is delicious). But Ever is in the West Loop and opened in 2020, and as far as we know, Olivia Colman doesn’t work there. Faux Ever represents all of Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurants. They will be one of the best meals of your life, and you’ll likely want a slice of pizza afterward. Two things can exist at the same time." - adrian kane, nick allen