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Alinea is the inaugural cookbook from the celebrated Chicago restaurant of the same name, now a landmark in contemporary cuisine. Authored by chef Grant Achatz, the book gathers the restaurant’s most popular dishes, organized by season to highlight ingredient freshness and evolving flavors. Readers find step‑by‑step instructions paired with the restaurant’s signature techniques, offering a culinary experience that mirrors its Michelin‑starred table.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Cooking & Recipes
Authors: Grant Achatz
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