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100.0% positive |
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Tru's food is fun and delicious which is what truly fine food should be. ”
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It has everything - high-quality, well thought out preparations, class, decor (including amazing art), expertly-trained serving staff, etc. etc. ”
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The ambiance is extraordinary, the service is impeccable, and the wine list is impressive. ”
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The decor was simple with beautiful artwork that complimented the food and service. ”
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Excellent atmosphere and food ”
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Good food; stiff atmosphere ”
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Excutive Pastry Chef Gale Gand's dessert The art collection brings even more to the atmosphere from Andy Warhol's Marilyn to Yves Klein's Venus Bleuse - Tru brings together an experience that is delectable , unique, and worth every penny. ”
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| dessert |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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Its cooked for 90 minutes to develop a unique consistency, then added to a cream-and-Champagne sauce with 1/8-inch croutons that crunch and simplicity to contrast with the smooth, rich sauce and delicate osetra caviar. ”
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On top of that, the dessert tasting was simply terrible. ”
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I've eaten my way through a lot of the great restaurants of Chicago and Paris and of all these restaurants if I had to transport just one to a desert island with me, it would be Tru. ”
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Excutive Pastry Chef Gale Gand's dessert The art collection brings even more to the atmosphere from Andy Warhol's Marilyn to Yves Klein's Venus Bleuse - Tru brings together an experience that is delectable , unique, and worth every penny. ”
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The captain handed us caramel chocolate truffle suckers that were amazing. ”
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The tasting menu was a wonderful collection of perfect flavors from the four piece amuse bouche and caviar staircase at the beginning to the incredibly playful desert cart that finished the meal. ”
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We each had the 10-course chef's selection, which means there were 20 flawless dishes between us (and multitudes of desserts)! ”
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For example, it was my dining companion's 60th birthday and besides the candle and birthday note in chocolate at the end of our meal, they presented us with personalized menus, wishing him a happy Birthday. ”
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Supreme service, great courses, and incredible desserts make this the Number on restaurant in Chicago. ”
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| drinks |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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Food is outstanding, service is impeccable, wine list is extensive. ”
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To start, the wine selection was astounding, and, among other delicious wines, we had a 1990 Clois de Papes that was a wondering pairing with the beautiful and exquisite dishes that we had that evening. ”
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We ordered two wines - one half bottle of Champaign for the first part, and a full bottle of a Chateauneuf du Pape for the second part. ”
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TRUS impeccable service, perfect presentation, extensive, well rounded wine list brought a tear to my eye. ”
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The ambiance is extraordinary, the service is impeccable, and the wine list is impressive. ”
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love beer and expressed disappointment with their offerings which were limited to 2. ”
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| food quality |
84.44000244140625% positive |
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To start, the wine selection was astounding, and, among other delicious wines, we had a 1990 Clois de Papes that was a wondering pairing with the beautiful and exquisite dishes that we had that evening. ”
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Overall it tasted like a very bad tomato risotto. ”
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While the food was good it was not great. ”
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Granted most dishes were very good, and the foie gras was the best I ever had, but others, like the raw tuna and chorizo, were inedible. ”
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Excellent atmosphere and food ”
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The best dishes were fresh sushi fish pieces and the cheese, which is source externally. ”
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The food is excellent and much goes into the presentation as most of it comes in teeny tiny well crafted morsels. ”
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Although the meal was a bit pricey, the service was world class, she has not stopped talking about the experience yet. ”
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The food itself is visually stunning. ”
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Again, the fish was completely overcooked and bone dry as was the foie gras which should be crisp on the outside and moist and tender in the inside. ”
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For example, it was my dining companion's 60th birthday and besides the candle and birthday note in chocolate at the end of our meal, they presented us with personalized menus, wishing him a happy Birthday. ”
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The expereince did not end with the evening, as they gave us a delicious banana bread to enjoy the next morning for breakfast. ”
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The decor was simple with beautiful artwork that complimented the food and service. ”
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The presentation was beyond mystical and beautiful, and was a perfect accompanyment to the delicious fare. ”
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The service was fabulous, and the waiters seemed to know a great deal about the food its preparation, and explained the food & sauce preparation when we complimented a specific dish. ”
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On paper, many dishes sounded tempting. ”
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15/night. But instead they allow the diners plenty of room and privacy to enjoy the meal in the beautiful surroundings. ”
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Tru's food is fun and delicious which is what truly fine food should be. ”
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The main course(s) of venison and steak were delicious. ”
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Oh, the food was pretty good too, I don't give the food a perfect score; the 9 course selection only allowed for small portions which although delightful doesn't allow one to really savor any one thing. ”
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The food was so good, we didn't mind the price at all. ”
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Overrated food and oppressive service ”
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The food is creative and ultra-fine, presentation for each dish is delightful, and the service is the best I've experienced anywhere, ever, period. ”
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In any case their chefs are completely incapable of producing anything even close to a decent meal. ”
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Overall, the food was pretty good, but at the prices hardly inspiring. ”
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The jacket required attitude reflects that the old school attitude towards food that may once have been great. ”
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s. When the food started to arrive we began to realize Tru is much like the commercial where the people eat at a great restaurant, then have to purchase food for the way home as they are still hungry. ”
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The food at TRU, while appealingly presented, was almost uniformly disappointing. ”
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The soups were amazing, and creatively presented. ”
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expensive, disappointing food without flavor ”
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The food is amazing but their service is the most perfectly orchestrated and customer focused balet of movement I have ever experienced. ”
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Even though Les Frances is much less trendy, they deliver on the promise of fantastic food. ”
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My father's comment was true- a fish as rich as salmon does not need to be poached in oil to make it delicious- the texture was chewy and unpleasant, and the flavor was salty. ”
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Good food at bad prices ”
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At this level of price and sophistication, I expect food that is not only well-prepared but also interesting to eat. ”
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The portion sizes were horribly small, and nothing "tasty" worthy of note. ”
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Tru is a place to be seen and enjoy some fabulous tastes, but if you are hungry and expect a meal, you are at the wrong place. ”
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We each had the 10-course chef's selection, which means there were 20 flawless dishes between us (and multitudes of desserts)! ”
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Its cooked for 90 minutes to develop a unique consistency, then added to a cream-and-Champagne sauce with 1/8-inch croutons that crunch and simplicity to contrast with the smooth, rich sauce and delicate osetra caviar. ”
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Although the food was quite delightful. ”
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Good food; stiff atmosphere ”
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The tasting menu was a wonderful collection of perfect flavors from the four piece amuse bouche and caviar staircase at the beginning to the incredibly playful desert cart that finished the meal. ”
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You can pick from a host of other great restaurants to experience a great meal! ”
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Having spend $700 on our meal, we thought we would have one of the most memorable evenings of our lives. ”
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Bottom line: great food in a sterile atmoshpere. ”
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| menu variety |
85.0% positive |
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We each had the 10-course chef's selection, which means there were 20 flawless dishes between us (and multitudes of desserts)! ”
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Nothing was bad but nothing was good either, I certainly wouldn't have wanted more of anything from the selection. ”
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Oh, the food was pretty good too, I don't give the food a perfect score; the 9 course selection only allowed for small portions which although delightful doesn't allow one to really savor any one thing. ”
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The tasting menu was a wonderful collection of perfect flavors from the four piece amuse bouche and caviar staircase at the beginning to the incredibly playful desert cart that finished the meal. ”
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The menu that was mailed to us several days later was full of spelling errors. ”
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TRUS impeccable service, perfect presentation, extensive, well rounded wine list brought a tear to my eye. ”
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For less than half the price, Spring does a wonderful tasting menu. ”
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For example, it was my dining companion's 60th birthday and besides the candle and birthday note in chocolate at the end of our meal, they presented us with personalized menus, wishing him a happy Birthday. ”
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Food is outstanding, service is impeccable, wine list is extensive. ”
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To start, the wine selection was astounding, and, among other delicious wines, we had a 1990 Clois de Papes that was a wondering pairing with the beautiful and exquisite dishes that we had that evening. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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This is a great place to go for a special occasion such as a wedding anniversary. ”
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s. When the food started to arrive we began to realize Tru is much like the commercial where the people eat at a great restaurant, then have to purchase food for the way home as they are still hungry. ”
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Supreme service, great courses, and incredible desserts make this the Number on restaurant in Chicago. ”
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It was a great experience, and the restaurant lives up to its reputation. ”
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If you don't get what a great restaurant this is, stick with the Cheesecake Factory and by all means, open up more tables for those of us who know what we're eating. ”
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This place has incredible service, definitely the best place in Chicago. ”
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Everyone I have brought here from the West Coast to Europe has declared it their favorite restaurant- and they're no strangers to fine dining, either. ”
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My 88 year old Grand mother quipped; This is better than the nice restaurant that you took me to in San Francisco, therefore Chicago is better than San Francisco ”
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| service |
86.97999954223633% positive |
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Charlie Trotter should bring his whole staff here to see what great service is! ”
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Food is outstanding, service is impeccable, wine list is extensive. ”
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Supreme service, great courses, and incredible desserts make this the Number on restaurant in Chicago. ”
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The service was fabulous, and the waiters seemed to know a great deal about the food its preparation, and explained the food & sauce preparation when we complimented a specific dish. ”
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The decor was simple with beautiful artwork that complimented the food and service. ”
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end restaurants, the staff at TRU was cold and seethed with a sense superiority. ”
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It is a beautiful place with impeccable service. ”
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The service is superb. ”
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The food is creative and ultra-fine, presentation for each dish is delightful, and the service is the best I've experienced anywhere, ever, period. ”
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The entire staff makes you feel welcome and pampered with their warm, efficient service. ”
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It has everything - high-quality, well thought out preparations, class, decor (including amazing art), expertly-trained serving staff, etc. etc. ”
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TRUS impeccable service, perfect presentation, extensive, well rounded wine list brought a tear to my eye. ”
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The service is amazing. ”
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The service, while a bit stiff, was impeccable. ”
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People who complain that the servings are small are people who don't get that a small, perfect diamond is better than a great big ol' cubic zirconium. ”
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s. When the food started to arrive we began to realize Tru is much like the commercial where the people eat at a great restaurant, then have to purchase food for the way home as they are still hungry. ”
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This place has incredible service, definitely the best place in Chicago. ”
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It is highly unusual that every member of a restaurant staff is superb, but Tru manages to deliver that. ”
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Overrated food and oppressive service ”
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The ambiance is extraordinary, the service is impeccable, and the wine list is impressive. ”
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The staff was amazing, especially Seven (that's her name). ”
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could wax on about each delightful course, the staff etc. ”
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So if you stop busting your brains about the pricey bill- which I think you should know about before you even enter- and let Tru's impeccable service and kitchen work their whimsical magic, you might actually enjoy yourself. ”
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The wait staff was very warm and extremely efficient. ”
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The valet was friendly and courteous. ”
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the sommelier is knowledgeable and friendly. ”
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Although the meal was a bit pricey, the service was world class, she has not stopped talking about the experience yet. ”
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stark contrast to the warm service I have received at other high (and low!) ”
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The service is amazing! ”
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The food is amazing but their service is the most perfectly orchestrated and customer focused balet of movement I have ever experienced. ”
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The service was excellent though. ”
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We understood that Tru was extremely expensive, but with expensive restaurants, we expect the service to be equally good. ”
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| value |
51.75000190734863% positive |
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So if you stop busting your brains about the pricey bill- which I think you should know about before you even enter- and let Tru's impeccable service and kitchen work their whimsical magic, you might actually enjoy yourself. ”
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At this level of price and sophistication, I expect food that is not only well-prepared but also interesting to eat. ”
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Oh, the food was pretty good too, I don't give the food a perfect score; the 9 course selection only allowed for small portions which although delightful doesn't allow one to really savor any one thing. ”
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Good food at bad prices ”
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Way too expensive to tolerate any mistakes and this place had quite a few. ”
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We understood that Tru was extremely expensive, but with expensive restaurants, we expect the service to be equally good. ”
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Very expensive for an overall poor experience. ”
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Overall, the food was pretty good, but at the prices hardly inspiring. ”
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Excutive Pastry Chef Gale Gand's dessert The art collection brings even more to the atmosphere from Andy Warhol's Marilyn to Yves Klein's Venus Bleuse - Tru brings together an experience that is delectable , unique, and worth every penny. ”
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Although the meal was a bit pricey, the service was world class, she has not stopped talking about the experience yet. ”
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have dined in MANY highly rated expensive places in Chicago and elsewhere--and this is really an event. ”
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expensive, disappointing food without flavor ”
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For less than half the price, Spring does a wonderful tasting menu. ”
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You know when comedians spoof "fancy, expensive restaurants" with pea-sized portions? ”
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Very expensive, worth every penny! ”
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The food was so good, we didn't mind the price at all. ”
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The portions are perfect, though the cheese course is usually when the stomach signals the "Help! ”
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The experience is amazing and even though the price is high the value is there if you appreciate fine dining. ”
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enjoy fine dining, and will gladly pay $100 for an entree only if it is worth it. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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Its cooked for 90 minutes to develop a unique consistency, then added to a cream-and-Champagne sauce with 1/8-inch croutons that crunch and simplicity to contrast with the smooth, rich sauce and delicate osetra caviar. ”
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