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Follow Me Foodie Favourites, BEST of, Memories & Recap of 2012!

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My Follow Me Foodie Favourites & Best of 2012! I prefer calling it my “favourites” or most “memorable” experiences, but I’ll include “the best” just because I’m weak and want to align with every other “best of 2012” list out there. This is a recap of my delicious 2012.

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“Best Restaurant in Chicago” – Alinea (Chef Grant Achatz) Grand Finale/Encore

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Chicago is known for its performing arts and I consider Alinea one of the venues. It’s not listed under “Performing Arts”, but it is a culinary production. The impact, influence and inspiration Chef Achatz has on many chefs of today is the mark of a culinary legend.

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$50+, American, Best Foodie Moments, Best Of..., Cakes/Cupcakes, Chicago, Chocolates/Candies, desserts, Eclectic, Euro-Asian, Events, Fine Dining, Food 6, Food Event, Fusion, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Modern American, Seafood, Top 10, Vegetarian, Wine

“Best Restaurant in Chicago” – Alinea (Chef Grant Achatz) Act 6/6 – Desserts

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It was a green apple infused helium filled balloon made from green apple taffy attached to green apple leather so the whole thing was edible. The balloon was swaying and it got stuck to my hair. I’m serious. It was a major Something About Mary moment… these are the desserts at Alinea. Out of this world.

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“Best Restaurant in Chicago” – Alinea (Chef Grant Achatz) Act 5/6

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He stimulates all your senses and reminds you to value them while enjoying your food. His vision keeps me interested and entertained and it is sensory overload in the most tasteful way. He brings out emotions while creating memories that I remember by touch, sight, sound, feel, smell and of course taste.

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“Best Restaurant in Chicago” – Alinea (Chef Grant Achatz) Act 4/5 (Squab & Miro)

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This dish was inspired by Chef Achatz’s visit to the Tate Modern in London during the Miró exhibition in 2011. It was his interpretation of Miró’s painting Still Life with Old Shoe. They did not give a photo of the painting, but I did further research and this is how I interpret it.

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“Best Restaurant in Chicago” – Alinea (Chef Grant Achatz) Act 3/5 – Lamb 86

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;alsdnf’pans’dfp1!!!!! I know! It was garnish galore! I actually saw the Lamb 86 video when Grant Achatz first tweeted it back in May, so when I saw them bring it out I was on the edge of my seat. It was 86 individual components to make a total of 60 garnishes to eat with lamb. See the video here!

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