π½οΈ Chicago | Michelin-Starred Next Restaurant βπ₯
Next, a *legendary* Michelin-starred spot in Chicago, *never* fails to push boundaries with its bold, avant-garde dishes. The latest menu? A *tribute* to iconic chef Bobby Flayβs fiery culinary style! π¨βπ³πΆοΈβ¨ πΈ Tequila Cocktail (p1) ππππ Kicked things off with a tequila-based cocktailβ*tangy, sweet, refreshing!* The salt + spice rim? *Chefβs kiss.* πΉπ§π₯ π₯ Appetizers (p2) πππππ A *triple threat* of flavors: 1οΈβ£ Plantain Ceviche - Fresh fish *dancing* with citrus + exotic spices ππβ¨ (*So* bright and zesty!) 2οΈβ£ Tuna Tostada - Like tuna tartareβs *cooler cousin*βsilky fish + mango + avocado, piled on a crispy masa cracker π₯π£π₯ (*My fave!*) 3οΈβ£ Empanada - Crunchy pastry *stuffed* with creamy sauce, sweet corn, and *spicy* peppers π½π§π₯ (*Flavor explosion!*) π« Chilled Pepper Soup (p3) πππππ Served in a pepper-shaped jarβ*spicy* green pepper + honeydew *cold* soup. *Sounds wild, tastes WOW.* πΆοΈπ§βοΈ (*Ice + fire in one sip!*) π Salmon (p4) πππππ *Layers on layers!* Tender salmon + jalapeΓ±o sauce + black bean purΓ©e = *rich, spicy, umami heaven.* ππ₯π« (*Couldnβt stop eating!*) π₯© Beef (p5) πππ Perfectly cooked, sauce = *sweet + salty + spicy*β¦ but *way* too salty (especially the potatoes!). π₯π§π π₯ Dessert (p6) π Avocado-based? *Interesting.* Tasted like *sweet glue* with mint. *Hard pass.* ππ« (*The nightβs only miss!*) --- π½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈπ½οΈ π΄ Final Verdict: 8.5/10 Next just *tied* Boka for my #1 Chicago spot! π― This meal *rewired my brain*βevery dish was a *revelation,* blending wild creativity with *actual deliciousness.* π€―β¨ A *masterclass* in flavor innovation! #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #MichelinStar #NextRestaurant