Episode 20

Chef Grant Achatz (S4/Ep.020)

Published on: 15th January, 2020
Chef Grant Achatz is the executive chef and co-owner of Alinea, Next Restaurant, The Aviary cocktail lounge, Roister and St. Clair Supper Club in Chicago, IL. He was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people, James Beard’s ‘Outstanding Chef of the Year’ 2008 and more. Since 2011, Alinea has been awarded 3 stars in the Michelin guide. During this episode, we discuss how someone at the top of their game handles criticism and what it’s like being a chef diagnosed with tongue cancer.
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Beyond the Plate
Culinary Legends, Giving Back
Join Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan as he sits down in-person with the world’s culinary elite to explore their journey into the food industry and the social impact they have made in their community. Every episode will share inspiring stories of what it means to be in today’s hospitality industry.

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