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Grant Achatz

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    October 17, 2011

    Mosaic Debuts Des Peres Location

    Sarah Baraba​The Mosaic family has expanded yet again. On Friday, October 7, Mosaic opened its third location at 11925 Manchester Road in Des Peres. The new spot follows the original downtown restaurant and an outpost at Lambert. "Des Peres is a terrific community," says general manager Gregg Doy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Jimmy Hippchen of the Crow's Nest, Part 2

    This is part two of Mabel Suen's Chef's Choice profile of Jimmy Hippchen of The Crow's Nest. Part one can be found here. Part three, a recipe from Hippchen, will be posted Thursday. Mabel SuenChef Jimmy Hippchen in the Crow's Nest's kitchen.​Did your family cook when you were a child? My mom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Grant Achatz and the Birth of the Craigslist Restaurant

    Life on the Line, a memoir, tells Grant Achatz's remarkable story.​It is increasingly common -- and increasingly like shooting fish in a barrel -- to make fun of America's obsession with chefs and restaurants, whether it be something as ridiculous as a porno set in a food truck or satire as cuttin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    How to Cancel a Reservation Like a Civilized Person

    Surely we don't need to go over something as simple as having the good manners to cancel a reservation on one of the busiest restaurant nights of the year, right? Apparently, we do. .bbpBox37365228480114690 {background:url(http://a3.twimg.com/a/1297726420/images/themes/theme1/bg.png) #C0DEED;pa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    Farmhaus' Eric Scholle: Featured Bartender of the Week

    Welcome to Girl Walks into a Bar, a weekly Gut Check feature that spotlights local bars and bartenders. This week Alissa Nelson profiles Farmhaus bartender Eric Scholle. Below is a Q&A with Scholle, followed by a video of him mixing an Eggnog Martini. Alissa NelsonYou wanna make an Eggnog Martini? ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    Michelin Reveals First Chicago Restaurant Star Rankings

    ​St. Louis gastronauts take note: For the foreseeable future -- and likely beyond -- this is as close as we're going to get to Michelin-starred dining.Michelin today released its first-ever star rankings for the restaurants of Chicago. Alinea, the avant-garde palace of chef Grant Achatz, and L20, ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 12, 2010

    Torte Forte: BitterSweet Bakery is true to its name, in a good way

    ​St. Louis gastronauts take note: For the foreseeable future -- and likely beyond -- this is as close as we're going to get to Michelin-starred dining.Michelin today released its first-ever star rankings for the restaurants of Chicago. Alinea, the avant-garde palace of chef Grant Achatz, and L20, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Review Preview: BitterSweet Bakery

    Jennifer SilverbergGoodies being made at BitterSweet Bakery​A change of pace this week as I visit Benton Park's BitterSweet Bakery (2200 Gravois Avenue; 314-771-3500). Follow me after the jump for a sneak preview of my review.

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2009

    A Food Writer's List of 10 Essential Food Books

    ​As much as I'd like to assemble a Top Ten Food Books of 2009 list, I'm so far behind in my reading that I'd struggle to compose a Top Ten Food Books of 2008 list. Best I can do for this year is two books. First, Momofuku by David Chang and Peter Meehan. It's a cookbook, but you can -- and should ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    The Morning Brew: Friday, 6.26

    The challenge of working in the restaurant and bar industry as a recovering alcoholic. Good article. (New York Times)Zimbabwe faces severe hunger issues despite increased crop yields. (AFP)Superstar Chicago chef Grant Achatz sells his memoirs. (New York Times)

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2008

    Gut Check Christmas* Gift Ideas: The Alinea Cookbook

    As part of the Year-End Bonanza, here are some Christmas* gift ideas for the foodie in your life. These are personal favorites, and these posts in no way imply an official RFT endorsement. The makers of these products didn't pay for my "endorsement," either.The Alinea CookbookEven if I restrict th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2008

    2008 James Beard Award Winners Announced

    As part of the Year-End Bonanza, here are some Christmas* gift ideas for the foodie in your life. These are personal favorites, and these posts in no way imply an official RFT endorsement. The makers of these products didn't pay for my "endorsement," either.The Alinea CookbookEven if I restrict th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2007

    The Morning Brew: Wednesday, 12/19

    As part of the Year-End Bonanza, here are some Christmas* gift ideas for the foodie in your life. These are personal favorites, and these posts in no way imply an official RFT endorsement. The makers of these products didn't pay for my "endorsement," either.The Alinea CookbookEven if I restrict th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2007

    Michael Ruhlman at Viking Thursday

    As part of the Year-End Bonanza, here are some Christmas* gift ideas for the foodie in your life. These are personal favorites, and these posts in no way imply an official RFT endorsement. The makers of these products didn't pay for my "endorsement," either.The Alinea CookbookEven if I restrict th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2007

    Small Plates: Wednesday, 7/25

    As part of the Year-End Bonanza, here are some Christmas* gift ideas for the foodie in your life. These are personal favorites, and these posts in no way imply an official RFT endorsement. The makers of these products didn't pay for my "endorsement," either.The Alinea CookbookEven if I restrict th ... More >>

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