Category Archives: The Aviary

March 18, 2012
6:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Next “El Bulli” and The Aviary [3], Chicago IL

The Gist: Achatz and Beran paying tribute to Adria at what is undoubtedly the most anticipated restaurant “opening” of 2012; 29 dishes taken from the El Bulli repertoire stretching from 1987 to 2010 and focusing on the growth and development … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Next, Pork, Tasting Menu, The Aviary, Truffle, Vacation

November 4, 2011
6:47 PM
by: Uhockey

Alinea [3], Aviary [2], The Office, Chicago IL

Those who know me will realize that I very rarely visit the same restaurant twice and save for a little breakfast spot in Hollywood the concept of visiting someplace three times is unheard of – unheard of until my most … Continue reading →

Posted in Alinea, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Food, Ice Cream, Illinois, Lobster, Octopus, Pork, Tasting Menu, The Aviary, The Office, Truffle, Vacation

June 16, 2011
10:45 PM
by: Uhockey

Next "Paris 1906" and The Aviary, Chicago IL

To call the hype surrounding Chef Grant Achatz’s “NEXT” substantial would be the understatement of the year…or perhaps of last year since first the restaurant was named the “most anticipated restaurant in America” for 2010 and didn’t even start selling … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chicago, Dessert, Foie, Illinois, Next, Pork, The Aviary, Truffle, Vacation