This is a complete, pristine ephemera lot from one of the most exclusive and sought-after culinary ticket experiences in the country: Next Restaurant in Chicago (by the award-winning Alinea Group). Tickets to this hyper-exclusive, multi-course dining experience cost upwards of $500+ per person, and these custom-printed pieces were only distributed to guests at the table. They cannot be purchased anywhere else.
The Main Dinner Menu: Titled "Wall Street 1987", featuring thematic courses like the Opening Bell, Power Lunch, Beggar’s Purse, and the iconic Greed Is Good chicken course, wrapping up with the Crash and Burn dessert. Complete with the classic Gordon Gekko-style silhouette at the bottom.
The Specialty Companion Menus: Two additional original menus detailing the curated pairings (including rare wines like a 1996 Turley Zinfandel and Domaine Valentin Zusslin, alongside custom non-alcoholic elixir pairings like Black Cherry Juice, Fermented Cranberry, Quince, Woodnut).
Two (2) "Wall Street 1987" Prop Newspapers: Masterfully designed to look and feel like an authentic 1987 broadsheet.
Front Page: Highlighting iconic 1987 pop culture and political moments (Reagan’s "Tear Down This Wall" speech, Mike Tyson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin) alongside a detailed look at the October 19, 1987 stock market crash.
Inside "Lifestyle + Food & Drink" Section: Features beautifully stylized vintage reviews of legendary 1980s NYC power-dining institutions like The Four Seasons, Le Cirque, The Quilted Giraffe, Windows on the World, and Lutèce.
Excellent, crisp, near-mint condition. Kept flat and safe right from the dinner table. No stains, tears, or folds outside of the newspaper's natural vintage-style crease.
Whether you are a collector of rare restaurant menus or looking for the ultimate, high-end desk accessory for a financial advisor, stockbroker, or Wall Street enthusiast, this piece of culinary theater is a true conversation starter.
Ships securely packaged flat with cardboard backing to ensure it arrives in pristine condition and any shipping overage is refunded. Buy it now to own a piece of Wall Street and Next history!