Has anyone been recently? Going to be in Chicago later this year and thinking about going with my wife for my bday. Have always heard great things
For those that have been, what did you do as far as wine? Two pairing options (standard $155; reserve $285) as well as off-the-list or $50 corkage (2 max)
I go 1-2x a year. One of my fav restaurants in the US. I usually bring wine.
What do you usually bring that pairs well with the varied tasting menu?
Grand marque champagne and grand cru burgundy.
Last time I brought 96 Krug and 01 Rousseau Chambertin.
Thanks Michael, super helpful
One of my favorite restaurants also. Last time I brought VCC and a white burg. They went very well.
Thanks Nick. I think I too will BYOB as the reserve pairing option seems rich to me.
Am leaning towards a vintage champagne and lighter red, such as pinot. Although with your VCC comment, I’m wondering if I shouldn’t consider something more full bodied for the red
Haven’t dined with them yet, but… they did just buy some of my Bennuaine stemware for their whisky / spirits / sweet wine.
If you go for something heartier, ask for it in the glass and take a photo for me! 
Enjoy your dinner!
Have eaten many times. It is a very white focused menu but there is usually a waygu or something but I wouldn’t bring a whole bottle to cover that. I Usually get something off the pairing menu. They will start you off at the bar with a cocktail(ish). While the original som Aaron has left. He started a really great, reasonably priced wine program and it has continued. The list is good.
George
Going back in nov and bringing more Rousseau; it goes well with their menu. As does gibourg
Am planning on going in December and based on this thread, I am leaning towards something like Raveneau chablis or may be a good time to pop a 2012 Marcassin chard. Like your idea of getting BTG or perhaps a half bottle of red for the heavier courses, but having the wine focus be mostly white
IMO higher acid whites with little or no oak would be a better match. Obviously Champange is always a good idea there also as can be Sake depending on how much Asian influence is in the current menu but I would probably do Sake BTG. Chablis and Waygu is a really good pairing also.
George
That just depends what you like to drink. I think champagne and burg are about perfect. We’re actually bringing mostly reds next time.
Made my reservation today for December birthday dinner for my wife. Super looking forward to this
Going to Oriole next week, so bumping this for any recent updates or thoughts