Alinea (restaurant)

Alinea
The exterior of the restaurant is nondescript.
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Restaurant information
EstablishedMay 4, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-05-04)
Owner(s)Grant Achatz
Nick Kokonas
Head chefGrant Achatz
Food typeMolecular gastronomy
Rating3 Michelin stars (Michelin Guide)
Street address1723 North Halsted St.
CityChicago
StateIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41°54′48″N 87°38′54″W / 41.9134°N 87.6482°W / 41.9134; -87.6482
Websitewww.alinearestaurant.com

Alinea is a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In 2010, Alinea was awarded three stars by the Michelin Guide.[1][2] Since the closing on December 20, 2017, of Grace, Alinea remains one of only two Chicago restaurants, with the other one being Smyth, added in 2023, with three Michelin stars.[3][4][5] Alinea charges $175–225 for its second-floor salon menu (10–12 courses), and $285–345 for its first floor gallery menu.[6]

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  1. ^ Davey, Monica (November 16, 2010). "A Hurried Announcement for a New Michelin City". The New York Times. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
  2. ^ Sifton, Sam (November 17, 2010). "At Alinea, Three Stars Come With a Mischievous Taste of Autumn". The New York Times. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
  3. ^ Anthony, Katie (November 10, 2023). "Chicago's Smyth joins elite group if Michelin three-star restaurants". Chicago Sun Times.
  4. ^ Severson, Kim (December 20, 2017). "Grace, A Celebrated Chicago Restaurant, Closes After its Founders Leave". New York Times.
  5. ^ Michelin trims star list to 25 restaurants for Chicago Reuters October 20, 2017
  6. ^ Gerzina, Daniel (May 3, 2016). "Inside Alinea 2.0: Look Around the Renovation and Details on New Dining Options". Eater Chicago. Retrieved May 2, 2024.