I’ve seen at least three posts about better places to eat in Chicago than 2-star Ever, and they all seem to have the same thing in common: they’re hole-in-the-wall places, serving a short menu of quick-to-make, quick-to-eat entrees.
That’s not an equivalent choice. It’s a completely different eating experience.
There is an entire world of sit-down, appetizers through dessert, good quality restaurants that might not have 2 Michelin stars but also don’t require an expense account to go there, and where the service will be good rather than flamboyant.
Unfortunately, it’s hard to make it in the restaurant world, so either getting noticed by reviewers such as Michelin or sticking to quick, cheap, quantity-rather-than-quality-type food are the best bets for still being open in 2 years.
