Did it, with clients, my perception was about 200 less than that per person. Other restaurants, incl. some named here: much more expensive.

The wine selections, btw? Totally worth it. Made the meal. And I'm not a crazy wine person.

Are you sure you didn't have the tasting, rather than the tour?

If not, I'm confused, since the tour is $225, and then the wines are said to be nearly as much as the meal, so with tip, that would put it just about at $500 a person. Even with zero wine, it'd be $270 with service.

Also, I may spontaneously combust with envy.

I am 100% positive everyone had the tour. Dinner took SIX HOURS.

I am less positive about the pricing, but I remember a number that started with a "3", and I remember thinking "I am surprised that this is not the most expensive meal in Chicago". (I meant to communicate, "200 less than 500". Sorry!)

Don't be envious. Come work for us! We will take you to Alinea.