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Grant Achatz Pays Tribute to Another Legendary Chef, and Reflects on the Future and His Own Legacy

Maggie Hennessy
July 11, 2025

Next puts a Midwestern twist on the legendary Italian restaurant Osteria Francescana, while Alinea celebrates 20 years and Grant Achatz tries out generative AI.

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Julia Child Is the Star of a New Fine Dining Menu from Grant Achatz’s Next

Daniel Hautzinger
January 16, 2024

Grant Achatz, one of Chicago's most acclaimed chefs, honors Julia Child with a menu of elevated versions of dishes from her cookbooks and TV show at his shape-shifting Next restaurant.