Past themes have included Ancient Rome, Hollywood, 1987 Wall Street, and Japan; 2026's Fashion menu runs in collaboration with Chicago retailer NOTRE. Next sells pre-priced tickets for specific dates and times like a theater or concert — the system Kokonas built for it became Tock, the reservation/ticketing software later used by The French Laundry and Per Se, which Squarespace acquired in 2021 for over $400 million.
It's held a Michelin star for several years, won a James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, and a Zagat award for service, with the Chicago Tribune awarding it four stars 21 separate times. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
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