Next Restaurant

"A restaurant known for its rotating themes, currently hosting a pop-up menu that pays homage to Charlie Trotter's culinary legacy, featuring dishes inspired by his work." - Ashok Selvam

"A restaurant in Chicago offering a special tribute menu to honor Charlie Trotter from September 8 to December 31, 2024, featuring dishes inspired by Trotter's legacy." - Michael He

"Put away any apprehensions about going to a tasting-menu restaurant for soup. Next Restaurant, the rotating concept from Alinea Group, is basing its menu around the food from Charlie Trotter, the influential Chicago chef whose Lincoln Park restaurant was a pioneer in the fine dining scene. Trotter’s featured a chilled heirloom tomato soup which became a favorite of Alinea’s Grant Achtaz. It’s made with an avocado coriander sorbet for a slightly creamy texture with perfect notes of acidity. It’s a sublime showstopper. The menu will last through December at Next." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"OK - so you’re probably not coming to this tasting-menu restaurant because it’s raining and you just want to eat outside. But if you want to plan a special occasion dinner, you can make reservations for Next’s covered patio without worrying about the weather. This place is known for its frequently changing menus, and right now the theme is “Mexico City” with prices ranging from $185-$205 per person. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

"Next Restaurant, run by the Alinea Group, is celebrating Bobby Flay’s first restaurant and the '90s spirit that made Mesa Grill a hit in New York City. The restaurant is currently embracing the Mesa Grill motif until September 1 and has brought significant attention, with fans flying into Chicago for another taste of Mesa Grill. The venue allows fans to enjoy nostalgia and gives younger diners a chance to see what made chefs like Flay household names." - Ashok Selvam