Inside Alinea - and how its star chef comes up with the menu

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  • Alinea in Chicago is well known for its innovative recipes and top notch dining experience, and it's been ranked as the best restaurant in America in our recent list. We spoke with chef and co-owner of the restaurant, Grant Achatz, about how he gets inspired to create his unique dishes.
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  • @samantharovai7323
    @samantharovai7323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I took my mom here for her 60th birthday. It's in the top 3 experiences of my life. We had such a spectacular time. Every time I reminisce the memory, I almost always cry.

  • @jonathanlauber389
    @jonathanlauber389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    That was deep. Grant is one of the most analytical, creative and inspirational chefs ever. A true legend in the kitchen!!

  • @slickricky769
    @slickricky769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    People complaining about the price is because you're thinking of it as eating instead of an experience. If you go to a concert and get VIP tickets, then you get to meet your favorite artist and it's an experience. Sure you can listen to the music at home but you pay the hundreds of dollars for the experience.

    • @francescoghizzo
      @francescoghizzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      People complaining about the price don't know how many worker's salaries he's paying every month to be able to offer that menu

    • @b3trainingkc601
      @b3trainingkc601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn some people live to eat I guess.

    • @jomartyn8789
      @jomartyn8789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@francescoghizzo He's paying pretty much nothing in salaries, at least in the kitchen. Alinea is notorious in the industry for relying extensively on cooks doing stages (unpaid internships effectively) and paying their actual staff very little.

  • @LemonChieff
    @LemonChieff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I think it's more about the art than the food. It makes the food itself almost secondary to the experience.
    It's about the performance. So in a way he's not selling food. He's really selling art that you can eat.

  • @TARUJI
    @TARUJI 7 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I heard about Grant over Chef's Table... Inspirational.

    • @AnthonyBottari
      @AnthonyBottari 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TARUJI should read his biography

    • @brettcarter5142
      @brettcarter5142 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Olivia Khalifa
      Wow you “lose respect” for this guy because he chose one dish over another when picking a winner for a competition and you disagreed with the decision?
      Wow

    • @mattl7424
      @mattl7424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Olivia Khalifa 🙄🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @ilianacolston8070
    @ilianacolston8070 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    With all due respect to this man's hard work. I do not believe he would be where he is today had Charlie Trotter never responded to his letters and given him a chance to learn at his restaurant and work with him.
    This man is the example of a Spanish saying:
    El alumno supero al maestro.

  • @venobambino
    @venobambino 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is on my bucket list ❤️

  • @tommerwhite
    @tommerwhite 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I enjoyed a $800.00 dollar meal with my wife a few years back but there was one underlying taste in each dish we did not like, but kept tasting it. I now know why. It was the fall menu kind of a bitter ginger like taste

    • @riaranta3150
      @riaranta3150 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      tommerwhite truffle I bet ya anything 🤮

  • @A_Towne
    @A_Towne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Grant voice sound like an asmr

    • @BrianGallas
      @BrianGallas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like he just got to rehab 😆

  • @MrJohnm1965
    @MrJohnm1965 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I want to try the clear pumpkin pie!!!!!!!!!

  • @olmright6913
    @olmright6913 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow right here in my city I just want to know if I don't eat pork mushroom or certain fishes can I still be on the menu Mini Dishes you have.

  • @d.g.1594
    @d.g.1594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to go to this restaurant.

  • @yoseeev8306
    @yoseeev8306 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that chef means business!

  • @ley90
    @ley90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    NAKIRI ALICE in real life

  • @MrAykut23
    @MrAykut23 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I understand what hes saying. He obviously sees making food as more than a means to survival, but rather an experience to indulge oneself in. Hes trying to understand the art of making food, whilst striving for perfection in terms of creating the perfect taste. I get it. Food doesnt simply just taste good & this is the thought process that can be attributed. I respect that, but i still think hes coming off as a little prententious & that hes perhaps still overthinking it.
    Eating such food for me is still a simplistic source of pleasure, its momentary, it doesnt last. So just dont make it taste that bad & im happy. But not everybody is me, so i still respect him & the people hes targeting

    • @jellemier2160
      @jellemier2160 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then again, what does give ever lasting pleasure?

  • @robs6372
    @robs6372 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's a culinary genius

  • @mattl7424
    @mattl7424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite chefs

  • @pablors6718
    @pablors6718 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant

  • @hisroyalhighness8566
    @hisroyalhighness8566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He reminds me of Chris Cornell

  • @Americanspy-hn2kw
    @Americanspy-hn2kw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't get it

  • @Ravikumar_Sharma
    @Ravikumar_Sharma 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His voice is like that of an older person

    • @fakuridesne
      @fakuridesne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      he has been diagnosed with oral cancer. done surgery and chemotherapy. since then his voice became like that

  • @tl1772
    @tl1772 ปีที่แล้ว

    Feel like I’d leave hungry need a double dose all looks fire tho

  • @JollyJoel
    @JollyJoel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm not smoking enough weed for this video

  • @garagespot461
    @garagespot461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drinking the kool-aid is right.

  • @LLBryan11
    @LLBryan11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's he smoking @Eaze?

  • @pd1769
    @pd1769 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lol poor chef with deep voice and creativity but people think he is crazy

    • @nk2ti
      @nk2ti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      who thinks he's crazy?

  • @Freshlandgrows
    @Freshlandgrows 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soft b safety net grant you can do better..

  • @ysaleem7820
    @ysaleem7820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Would totally be on board with this idea if it didnt cost u a arm and a leg to eat

    • @Fourthircondirst
      @Fourthircondirst 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Y Saleem If you were successful at an art, would you perform or create that art for $25? No, because you know that people would pay more because you are successful and in high demand. His prices are justified because he is a successful chef that creates a delicate and fine art. You’re not going there for a quick bite. You are going there to experience artistic endeavors. He’s a highly valued chef and it makes a lot more sense to sell his art for what it’s worth rather than cheapening it for the masses.

    • @robs6372
      @robs6372 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jonathan Bartholomew while this is very true it still doesn't mean that everyone can easily afford it.

  • @macmacoy5078
    @macmacoy5078 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What

  • @takktakterakk
    @takktakterakk ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sorry, but everytime a chef come up with some "weird" way of presenting food, I wonder what he/she is hiding. If your food tastes good, you don't need theatrics to get people to your restaurant/bistro/café.

    • @bojannikolic7762
      @bojannikolic7762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is just pure stupidity from someone who most likely can not hope to experience such a restaurant. Nothing wrong with not being able to afford it, however your attitude is disgusting.

  • @keithp9716
    @keithp9716 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ??????

  • @asoncalledvoonch2210
    @asoncalledvoonch2210 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's 1 expensive future bowl of turds

  • @UmarRosyad
    @UmarRosyad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Go home, chef. U r drunk

  • @MrChucky619
    @MrChucky619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is food for yuppies that will hand over their money for what they believe is an "experience " while Grant is laughing all the way to the bank.

  • @mountains7694
    @mountains7694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So now its a group, and a steak house....still relevant?

  • @vaultboy111
    @vaultboy111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks like a restaurant for snobs.

  • @arbaz79
    @arbaz79 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Didn't understand a single word that the dude said.I think he was high on weed

    • @DiamanteJonray
      @DiamanteJonray 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      He had Cancer in his mouth. Delete your comment please

    • @AnthonyBottari
      @AnthonyBottari 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He has half a tongue from chemo therapy

    • @samantharovai7323
      @samantharovai7323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does it make you feel like shit that you're an asshole toward someone who had complications per their cancer? Prick.

    • @Jack-ns6xr
      @Jack-ns6xr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's because you have helium for brains, you filthy peasant.

    • @aprilayealibangbang9209
      @aprilayealibangbang9209 ปีที่แล้ว

      the people who do not know anything are the ones that have a lot to say lol HAHAHAHAHAHA STUPID PEOPLE

  • @jflsdknf
    @jflsdknf ปีที่แล้ว

    He got mouth cancer. Makes you wonder if it's from tasting all his food using edible spray paint, nitrus oxide and God knows what else

  • @Mbayusli
    @Mbayusli 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wasting my time

  • @marlboror9716
    @marlboror9716 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    we need to send in ramsay , to save this kitchen

    • @AnthonyBottari
      @AnthonyBottari 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Marlboro R97 even Gordon has deep respect for Grant.

    • @nishchaysrivastava6251
      @nishchaysrivastava6251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      They already have 3 Michelin’s

  • @waterhead001
    @waterhead001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you are trying to be innovative it never works.

    • @lisatheboywonder6744
      @lisatheboywonder6744 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Its working for him.' Alinea you literally have to buy a ticket two months in advance cause they go quickly. I tried getting a reservation for March for my bday and it was booked solid.Like that is two months away. So I tried getting a ticket at ' Next' And would not be able to get one til later in that month or early April. Oh well. Perfectly happy with just getting sushi anyway lol

    • @AnthonyBottari
      @AnthonyBottari 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      3 Michelin stars for many years, number 1 restaurant in America , one of the 50 best in the world, etc..yeah soo not working..idiot.

  • @AceCrasher24
    @AceCrasher24 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hat he is basically saying,
    Meal 1 goes through a 10 hour cooking process.
    Meal 2 is ordered from the local McDonald's.
    Meal 3 is a 300 year old receptive.
    Meal 4 is delivered by Pizza Hut.
    Meal 5 is ice cream from the local ice cream van.
    Meal 6 is a world famous dish.
    Then you throw up for the final low point.
    Then you get KFC, very good.

  • @rashoietolan3047
    @rashoietolan3047 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man is really about that life
    Fr fr
    How sweet it is to be a God

    • @ether23-23
      @ether23-23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      fr fr on god no cap dey be bussin doe