Grant Achatz
Thomas Keller: True gentleman
As he reflects on 25 years at The French Laundry, Thomas Keller shares his secret to the success of the Napa…
Business relationships under the spotlight following Chicago fine-dining closure
The vibrant Chicago restaurant scene was stunned last December when news broke that one of the city’s – and the…
Nick Kokonas on founding Alinea Group with Grant Achatz
I met Grant at Trio restaurant in Evanston, Illinois. He was the executive chef after leaving The French Laundry. I became…
The little red book: the power of the Michelin Guide
There is a scene in Noma, My Perfect Storm, the documentary film about the pioneering Danish restaurant, which sees chef…
Beyond the best
Grant Achatz’s career seems to be made for the movies. The young and talented chef, named the best in the…
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Alinea in Madrid: Q&A with Grant Achatz
The American chef has closed his Chicago restaurant for refurbishment after 10 years, and moved into what is what is…
Tock ticketing
Online reservation systems aren’t new. The biggest player, OpenTable, has been operating since 1998. But the idea of pre-paying for…
Achatz takes Alinea to Madrid
The three Michelin starred restaurant, voted the best in the world by Elite Traveler magazine, is collaborating with Spanish hotel…