Alinea is a once in a lifetime experience that I w...

Alinea is a once in a lifetime experience that I would recommend people to try, provided that you have the budget. At $550/head with the wine pairing, the pricing isn't something to ignore (I hosted 6 people total).

What I loved:
- The wine pairings were quite delicious!
- Very aesthetically pleasing meals
- Craziest 4 hour dining experience ever
- Ambiance - felt like I was in somebody's living room
- Many varieties of food to try from
- Exceptional service (new napkin every time you get up, push in your chair, refilling of water)
- Very artistic dessert that they make in front of you

What I wish could have been better:
- Portions are not filling (although this is expected from Michelin restaurants)
- Some of the food did not taste right at all (the first ceviche tasted like frozen ice)
- With the wine pairing, they were very reluctant to give me additional alcohol (they ended up giving me more, but charged me $28 without forewarning me)

Again, I think it "may" be worth trying once in your lifetime if you've got the funds, but even if you don't go, you won't regret it!