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Informative Essay On Chef Achatz

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In late April of 1974 a leader of molecular gastronomy was born. Chef Grant Achatz began working for his parents restaurants in Michigan as a teenager which began his love affair with cooking. (People, 2013, November 22) To further his goals and knowledge Chef Achatz enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America located in Hyde Park New York. It was after graduation that his career blossomed into a very bright future. Upon graduation Chef Achatz applied for and began working under Thomas Keller at the French Laundry in Yountville California. Chef Achatz spent four years working for Chef Keller and worked up through the ranks to eventually become his Sous Chef. Under Thomas Keller's watchful eye Chef Achatz gained extensive knowledge which lead to him leaving in 2001 and moving to the Chicago Illinois area. Chef Achatz took over the Executive Chef position at the restaurant Trio in Evanston Illinois. Trio was a four star rated Mobil guide restaurant but its reputation soared under Chef Achatz. Under his guidance the restaurant gained its fifth star, which made it one of only 13 restaurants at the time to hold such a high rating. Less than a year after acheiving his five star rating Chef Achatz left and opened one of the most well known restaurants in America. …show more content…

The restaurant is unmarked and is very basic looking and easily overlooked. Inside is a simple 64 seat restaurant free of a lobby or bar. Chef Azchats usually serves a tasting menu which averages 18 course. After only two years Mobil Guide issued Aliena 5 stars which made it only one of 16 restaurants at the time to hold such a high distinction. Aliena has received numerous awards including making it on the list of top 10 restaurants in the world moving as high as 6th place. It was given three Michelin

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