What You Need to Know
Alinea is a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It is owned by chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, and known for its "maximalist modernist cooking". From 2011 to 2024, Alinea was awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide; it was downgraded to two Michelin stars in 2025.
Steps
- 1.
Black Truffle Explosion (Chicago): Spherification
- 2.
Hot Potato Cold Potato (Modernist): Temperature contrast
- 3.
Transparent Ravioli (Italian fusion): Edible film technology
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction