A few that stand out.

by Joe , Saturday, July 25, 2026, 09:18 (2 days ago) @ Dallasdomer

Alinea, the first time I went which was right as COVID was starting, was undeniably amazing. I went again post COVID, still great but not as crazy. They recently lost their third star, so it'll be interesting to see where it goes from here.

Ever, two stars, technically perfect food, kind of uncannily perfect service, but seeming to lack depth and soul.

Schwa, one star, if you like your fine dining with Tupac bumping over the loud speaker, give 'em a shot. I enjoyed it quite a bit but the food was a step down from some others. Still great.

The above are all in Chicago. RIP Elizabeth, which was a wonderful restaurant that is no longer with us.

Ikoyi in London was one of the best meals in my life. I think they hold two stars right now, but absolutely worth the stop if you happen to be there.