Buy your ticket first to dine at NEXT....Chicago

Next, a newly opened ‘spin-off’ from Alinea, Chicago is set to woo you over with their wow aftertaste. Branded with a novel ticketing system which you have to purchase your ticket online first prior to actual dining.

What makes Next stand out from the rest of the world is its very own seasonal menu which will change every 3 months to continuously bring patrons to the next level of anticipation. The first menu creation (April-June 2011), Paris 1906 – Escoffer at the Ritz, was inspired by Auguste Escoffer’s cuisine classique; beautifully and meticulously executed by Head Chef cum Owner, Grant Achatz and Executive Chef, Dave Beran. Each course comes with a wine pairing by the in-house sommelier, for e.g. White Burgundy to marry with Filet de Sole Daumont or a Sparkling Ginger-Elderflower-Pineapple concoction for non-alcoholics.

What also accompanies this dining package is their excellent customer service; wait staff are well-versed in the menu and proactive in making the diners feel at home. A patron, Ms Caroline M from Chicago was handed a ‘Tide Stain Remover Pen’ discreetly on a plate to remove the duck sauce stain on her dress while another patron, Ms Liz, also from Chicago was given a packet of Kleenex Tissue paper when she unexpectedly sneezed during the course of her dining. When I read these reviews (www.yelp.com/biz/next-restaurant-chicago-2), I was so blown away and convicted by the full goodness of purchasing this Next ticket. The feeling is akin to scoring Charlie’s golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! This golden ticket indeed comes with good strings attached which have attracted much heartbeat across the globe.

If you have not had your fill of epicurism, you can always proceed to its adjacent lounge, Aviary. Simply let the maitre d' know and he will get you a table next door without any reservation. Aviary is also co-owned by Chef Grant Achatz & Business partner, Nick Kokonas. A bar distinguished for its 21 specialty-handcrafted cocktails which vows to woo you further more.

So what’s next? Find out more from www.nextrestaurant.com or watch their Paris 1906 Practice Dinner & Aviary’s Opening!