Alinea

Alinea can be found at N Halsted St 1723. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Chicago there are 2306 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

Jackets are recommended for gentlemen.

The world-class wine list will thrill well-heeled oenophiles; wine novices can enjoy glass, half-glass or tasting pairings with each course.

Alinea demands participatory fun. It’s not for the faint of heart, or the timid eater; this restaurant is an entirely different experience. In a space that’s both elegant and simple, adorned with meaningful artwork and a spotless kitchen with chef's table, Alinea stands out as a showplace for chef Grant Achatz's creativity.

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Just 16 mi east of Vancouver is a funky little restaurant hidden among the docks of the Port of Camas-Washougal Marina. Locals flock here for festive open-air dining or a quick bite after they haul in their pleasure boats. Coconut shrimp, zesty fish tacos, and other Caribbean-style offerings are served in ample portions.

Rising star and culinary rocket scientist Grant Achatz (formerly of Trio and Napa's French Laundry) raises the bar on New American cooking at his techno-chic Lincoln Park restaurant. Foodies fly in from everywhere to sample his 12- and 24-course tasting menus; his plates have been known to include squab with huckleberries, sorrel, and peppercorns, and bison with Gruyère, pumpernickel, and wild...

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