Grant Achatz is the founder of Alinea, a Chicago-based restaurant that has been awarded three Michelin stars, three Restaurant Design Awards, and four James Beard awards. He is also the author of several books, including How to Cook Everything Vegetarian and Achatz on Food and Wine, both of which were nominated for James Beard awards. Prior to his career in the food industry, Achatz was a successful chef at several top restaurants in Chicago, including Next, Aviary, and Schwa. He graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.
What makes the food that we do at Alinea so interesting on the outside is that we really don't let ourselves say no to an idea.Grant Achatz
Food can be expressive and therefore food can be art.Grant Achatz
Ultimately, the perfect meal is when those things come together - circumstance, the food, ambiance, and you're with the person that you want to be with.Grant Achatz
