Louisa Kung Liu Chu 朱功蕾
@louisachu.bsky.social
Restaurant critic at @chicagotribune.com
Reposted by Louisa Kung Liu Chu 朱功蕾
In her review of Alinea this year, Tribune critic @louisachu.bsky.social gave the restaurant two out of four stars, recognizing the industriousness of the staff, but noting overly sweet, salty and truffled flavors. Plus, it’s time to let go of The Balloon, one of too many signature courses.
Restaurant review: Alinea turns 20 in Chicago, and our critic says it’s time to let go of the balloon
Alinea, the modernist tasting-menu restaurant marking a milestone 20th anniversary this week, remains the most important fine dining establishment in Chicago, but it’s not at its best.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
In her review of Alinea this year, Tribune critic @louisachu.bsky.social gave the restaurant two out of four stars, recognizing the industriousness of the staff, but noting overly sweet, salty and truffled flavors. Plus, it’s time to let go of The Balloon, one of too many signature courses.
Reposted by Louisa Kung Liu Chu 朱功蕾
Michelin awarded the restaurant three stars when the guide first came to Chicago, a distinction it had retained since then.
Alinea by chef Grant Achatz demoted from three Michelin stars in Chicago
Our Tribune review this year said it was time to let go of The Balloon, one of too many signature dishes.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Michelin awarded the restaurant three stars when the guide first came to Chicago, a distinction it had retained since then.