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Home » Grant Achatz

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Posted inFood & Drink

Funkenhausen’s Mark Steuer makes a miracle out of mushy pasta

by Mike Sula April 22, 2020August 18, 2021

Introducing Key Ingredient: Pandemic Pantry

Posted inBest of Chicago

Staff Pick: Best Greek Restaurant

by Mike Sula November 6, 2019August 18, 2021

Psistaria Greek Taverna

Posted inBlogs

How Mordecai chef-owner Matthias Merges helped transform modern fine dining

by Kate Schmidt May 17, 2018August 18, 2021

A phone call to PolyScience in Niles resulted in the popularization of immersion circulators in restaurant kitchens.

Posted inFood & Drink

The Chicago Food Encyclopedia is an historical treat

by Aimee Levitt September 13, 2017August 18, 2021

A new reference guide is a fun (and mouth-watering) way to learn about the city.

Posted inFood & Drink

Schwa, now with fewer drugs and more adult responsibility

by Michael Gebert August 9, 2017August 18, 2021

Once infamous for its excesses, the influential restaurant from mercurial chef Michael Carlson has transformed itself into a fertile proving ground for Chicago’s next generation of young culinary talent. Now that it’s all grown up, has Schwa lost its edge?

Posted inBlogs

The Obamas will reveal more details about their presidential center Wednesday, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd May 3, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, an analysis of how the “Laquan effect” has changed Chicago.

Posted inFood & Drink

Before the doors open at Alinea, molecular gastronomy is verboten

by Aimee Levitt October 13, 2016August 18, 2021

Grant Achatz’s flagship serves simple, well-executed food during staff meals.

Posted inFood & Drink

Roister, the Alinea Group’s casual spot, is jaw-dropping

by Mike Sula May 18, 2016August 18, 2021

Mike Sula raves about Roister, the latest from Grant Achatz, Nick Kokonas, and company.

Posted inBlogs

Alinea, Grace chef Curtis Duffy, and Land and Sea Dept. all wore Beards last night

by Mike Sula May 3, 2016August 18, 2021

James Beard Awards went to three Chicago chefs and restaurateurs during the 2016 ceremony at the Civic Opera House.

Posted inFood & Drink

Bar Marta shows the growing influence of Empire Sodikoff

by Mike Sula December 15, 2015August 18, 2021

Mike Sula recommends Bar Marta in Humboldt Park.

Posted inArts & Culture

The guys behind Next give casual dining a go with Roister

by Mike Sula September 9, 2015August 18, 2021

The opening of Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas’s fourth restaurant, Roister, a long-awaited first foray into something other than fine dining, has already been pushed back a few times. Now, because of construction delays, Achatz says the launch is scheduled for sometime around Thanksgiving. Plans for the space, the former Ing, at 951 W. Fulton […]

Posted inBlogs

Feast your eyes on two trailers: One for Next, one for Ina’s

by Michael Gebert September 9, 2015August 18, 2021

Two very different trailers just came out: one for fancy dinner, one for a maker of comfy breakfast.

Posted inBlogs

Next’s Paris Bistro teaser is ever so twee

by Michael Gebert January 7, 2015August 18, 2021

Plus an introduction to Intro, Big Jones goes soul, and more food goings on

Posted inBlogs

Next goes back to its beginnings in its fifth season

by Michael Gebert December 3, 2014August 18, 2021

Two cheers for the newly announced 2015 menus at Next

Posted inBlogs

Mexican food meets Japanese food—and more things to read, eat, and drink

by Michael Gebert October 8, 2014August 18, 2021

Also a cocktail class at CH Distillery, a home-brewer competition, and the history of French dining in Chicago.

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