GQ heads to Chicago and discovers a new direction for American food. The article talks about Moto (with the chef who cooks with a laser), Avenues (not familiar with this one) and Alinea (chef Grant Achatz worked for Thomas Keller). The New Yorker in me is a little irritated that NY is not driving a new direction for American food. Plus it would be easier for me to eat. [via chez pim]
Posted on May 25, 2006
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