More than two decades ago, Grant Achatz — the visionary chef behind Chicago’s Alinea and The Aviary restaurants — noticed a little white dot on his tongue. Being in his early 30s, experts told him ...

Alinea opened in 2005 and helped redefine what fine dining could be, with avant-garde tasting menus designed as full-sensory experiences. Over the years, Achatz has become one of the most influential ...

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This interview was originally broadcast on March 3, 2011. A typical 23-course meal at Chicago's Alinea restaurant might include olive oil lollypops, sweet potatoes skewered by smoking cinnamon sticks, ...

Chef Grant Achatz appeared on Oprah yesterday on a show focusing on medical mistakes. Achatz told how his tongue cancer went untreated and undiagnosed for three years despite his repeatedly asking ...

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Chef Grant Achatz is one of the most awarded and recognized chefs in the world. Known for his innovative, emotional, and modernist style of cuisine, he has been named Best Chef in the United States by ...

At this famously innovative restaurant, our critic finds a mix of thought-provoking experiments and empty spectacle. By Ligaya Mishan Some restaurateurs are starting to explore ways A.I. can help them ...

Last season, the FX series featured a parade of Hollywood celebrities. In the new one, it’s showing off its food-world credibility with a series of cameos from star chefs. By Esther Zuckerman Durante ...