PRICE RANGE$$$$ ATTIRE Jackets Required HOURS Dinner Wed-Sun CUISINE Modern American
Under Chef Achatz' leadership, Alinea has received worldwide attention for its hypermodern, emotional approach to dining. With a staff that is fully dressed in Ermenegildo Zegna suits, each waiter guides their patrons through meals comprised of 12-24 tastes. . Many "courses," each consisting of a single, flavorful bite, are presented on serviceware tailored to a particular dish; in-the-know servers instruct you on how to consume each one. Alinea has received four stars from both the Chicago Tribune and Chicago magazine, Achatz was named the "next great American chef" by The New York Times (September 2005) and in October, 2006 Alinea received Five Diamonds from AAA and Ruth Reichl of Gourmet magazine declared Alinea the "Best Restaurant in America" in its twice-per-decade list of America's Top 50 Restaurants.
Twelve-course tasting menu, $135; 24-course tour menu, $195.
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