#tasting-menu

#tasting-menu

Jenna Bush Hager, the former president's daughter, revealed her father's hack on an episode of the Today show. She explained, "He'll call the restaurant and order the meal before we get there so we don't have to wait. He has a little bit of a restless personality." Bush apparently has someone on his staff send him over the menu, and then call his family to take their order, too. It speeds up the process so much that they can be finished eating in 30 minutes.

Like you, the staff keeps things casual, flying between the tightly packed two-tops in oversized button-ups and distressed jeans, and always attentive without hovering. Courses arrive in quick succession, without long, drawn-out pauses, and reservations come relatively easy (weekday tables are usually available day of and weekends just need a day or two of notice). Stlll, there are fine dining touches where it counts: big-deal wine bottles, cutlery swaps between courses, and daily printed menus.

Private members club Astor Club has introduced a new dining experience led by a prominent Chicago chef. Trevor Teich, who earned a Michelin star at his Bucktown fine dining restaurant Claudia, now leads the club's culinary program. At The Chef's Table, he presents a tasting menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and French technique. The exclusive 10-seat communal experience is priced at $325 per person. 24 E. Goethe Street.

The Fuji Grill offers a diverse menu with options like the omakase, six-course tasting menu, and a tapas-style a la carte menu, showcasing Japanese cuisine.

Wolfsbane will be opening a tasting menu restaurant in the Dogpatch neighborhood, featuring innovative dishes such as crispy cod skins with whipped brandade and tempura beech mushrooms.

In introducing a new tasting menu alongside lunch and dinner options, Niall Davidson has strategically revitalized Allta, catering to both casual diners and dedicated food enthusiasts alike.