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Grant Achatz

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Chef Grant Achatz is an American pioneer of molecular gastronomy. His Chicago restaurant Alinea has been ranked the seventh best restuarant in the world. He is also a managing partner of Achatz LLC and an author of several books.

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Restaurateur Nick Kokonas isn’t waiting for Congress to come to his rescue

The co-owner of Chicago’s Alinea restaurant and CEO of reservation service Tock has a game plan for surviving the COVID-19 era—and he wants other restaurants to adopt it.

Restaurateur Nick Kokonas isn’t waiting for Congress to come to his rescue

Lessons In Creating Surprise From Pioneering Chef Grant Achatz

Grant Achatz, featured in the new film, Spinning Plates, talks about resetting expectations, the power of tension, and creating a complete experience with food.

Lessons In Creating Surprise From Pioneering Chef Grant Achatz

From The Designer Behind Grant Achatz, An Infuser That Turns Alcohol Into Art

Infographic of the Day: At Grant Achatz’s Alinea, Every Meal Is a Journey

Grant Achatz’s Next Restaurant: Dinner and a Movie, Combined

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The Delicate Dance Behind Groundbreaking Gastronomy

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