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review of Chicago American restaurant Alinea by Andy Hayler in August 2017

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Grant Achatz is chef/owner of Alinea in Chicago. Thanks to Lara Kastner for permission to use her portrait of Mr Achatz. It is now twelve years since Alinea was set up by chef Grant Achatz and his business partner Nick Kokonas. Alinea (a linea is the Latin symbol ¶ for a new paragraph) had been substantially refurbished since my last visit, and there are now two different meal “experiences”, the “salon” and the “gallery” menus. The former has slightly fewer courses, priced at $175 - $255, and the gallery has a slightly longer menu and is a more theatrical affair, with prices $285-$355 at the time of writing. There is also a chef table option at $385 per person. All prices are for food only and are bought via a tickets system, like theatre tickets, so if you can’t make it for reason then tough (though tickets are transferable). Although each menu is set, the kitchen will accommodate all reasonable dietary requirements, and a full vegetarian option can be offered. Grant Achatz himself wa

It is now twelve years since Alinea was set up by chef Grant Achatz and his business partner Nick Kokonas. Alinea (a linea is the Latin symbol ¶ for a new paragraph) had been substantially refurbished since my last visit, and there are now two different meal "experiences", the "salon" and the "gallery" menus. The former has slightly fewer courses, priced at $175 - $255, and the gallery has a slightly longer menu and is a more theatrical affair, with prices $285-$355 at the time of writing. There is also a chef table option at $385 per person. All prices are for food only and are bought vi

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