"The Verdict: Yes, if you can avoid social media spoilers—luckily Alinea is too old to be trending on TikTok. Everyone knows Alinea. Since its 2005 opening it’s been on countless worldwide “Best” lists, featured in documentaries, and helped fuel the aughts’ obsession with liquid nitrogen and eating stuff that looked like other stuff. And despite what Hot Take Harry tells you, dinner here is still an incredible time. The almost $500 per person dinner at Alinea is a delicious experience (think fog machines and edible napkins) and there’s nothing quite like it. Accept no substitutions. " - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
Matthew Gilson