

“We ask for gentlemen to wear jackets, and no casual wear like jeans or t-shirts”. Keep in mind that if you are a gentleman, there is a strict dress code. And thus, Alinea became the first 3-Star Michelin restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing.Ī couple of days before dinner, I received a courtesy email from Alinea. It worked perfectly for me and I was able to get the table and time I wanted with no hassles. So how did I obtain a seat? I had enabled text message notifications on my Twitter so whenever Alinea submitted a tweet, I would receive an instant alert. You can find more information, including the ticket schedule, on Alinea’s website here. All beverages are ordered and paid for when you actually show up. Tickets are sold for the Tasting menu only, varying between $210 and $265 in price, and a service charge and tax is automatically added upon checkout. Luckily, around the time I was planning my trip, Alinea made a bold move in August 2012 and decided to move all of its reservations to an online ticketing system rather than accepting traditional phone call requests. I knew that I had to obtain a seat, but that did not prove to be so easy. After doing a bit of research, I found out that it was formerly the best restaurant in America according to several sources. I had a trip planned to Chicago for Labor Day weekend 2012 and heard about Alinea through some friends. The allure of dining at a 3-Star Michelin restaurant has been looking over my head for quite some time. *** 3-Star Michelin Restaurant and #7 Best Restaurant in the World 2012 Price : $299 per person and $98 extra for beverages
