eGullet trailed Grant Achatz and crew as they worked to open Alinea in the fall of 2004. It's a fascinating look behind the scenes.

Posted on June 9, 2006

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around June 9, 2006...

I was also writing about:
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The New York Times on natural beef
The Guardian has a best of the food blogs and Megnut makes the list
Taste of the New York Subway System is a listing of restaurants by subway stop
the coming rise of aquaculture
Alinea's most exciting food
Doityourself carbonated fruit using dry ice
Bill Buford talks about and reads from his new book on NPR
This weekend is the 4th Annual Big Apple BBQ Block Party
Dont forget about food safety during bbq time