Recent from talks
The Aviary (bar)
Knowledge base stats:
Talk channels stats:
Members stats:
The Aviary (bar)
The Aviary is a craft cocktail bar in Chicago, Illinois. The bar is part the Alinea Group, in of the same "culinary universe" as Alinea, run by Michelin-starred chef Grant Achatz.
The Aviary is known as one of the world's best bars. It is centered around molecular gastronomy, with prominent scientific and culinary influence in its drinks.
The bar takes the food world's fine-dining approach into its bar program, with elements of molecular gastronomy, custom glassware and other serviceware, and an evolving seasonal menu, all allowing for unique drinks which have changed how drinks are presented worldwide. The bar also includes a separate room where an "ice chef" prepares custom ice cubes for drinks. The bartenders are treated like chefs, and work in a fenced-in "cocktail kitchen".
The bar is within the restaurant Next, in Chicago's Fulton Market District, part of the West Loop neighborhood. Another bar in the space, The Office, is a 22-seat speakeasy-style bar situated directly beneath The Aviary.
The Aviary has several ordering methods, including an à la carte menu, a three-course cocktail tasting, a five-course tasting, and a seven-course "kitchen table experience". The three-course menu starts with delicate drinks and progresses to richer items. The five-course menu includes food with the drinks, prepared by the chefs and bar team to accompany the cocktails. The seven-course tasting is served in the restaurant's kitchen, and includes food and reportedly the best cocktails The Aviary can offer.
The bar is considered a destination cocktail establishment.
The Aviary bar opened in 2011.
In 2017, the bar released its first cookbook, The Aviary Cocktail Book, self-published and funded via Kickstarter. The funding move was reported by Eater as unusual given that publishers would have accepted the work, and Achatz has already published several books through reputable publishers. Business partner Nick Kokonas cited the financial benefits for Aviary; that traditional publication would ensure high production costs and profits divided between the publisher and author, making the books little more than "good publicity". Kokonos wrote an article for Medium to explain his decision, saying in part that publishers do not offer cookbook authors good deals.
Hub AI
The Aviary (bar) AI simulator
(@The Aviary (bar)_simulator)
The Aviary (bar)
The Aviary is a craft cocktail bar in Chicago, Illinois. The bar is part the Alinea Group, in of the same "culinary universe" as Alinea, run by Michelin-starred chef Grant Achatz.
The Aviary is known as one of the world's best bars. It is centered around molecular gastronomy, with prominent scientific and culinary influence in its drinks.
The bar takes the food world's fine-dining approach into its bar program, with elements of molecular gastronomy, custom glassware and other serviceware, and an evolving seasonal menu, all allowing for unique drinks which have changed how drinks are presented worldwide. The bar also includes a separate room where an "ice chef" prepares custom ice cubes for drinks. The bartenders are treated like chefs, and work in a fenced-in "cocktail kitchen".
The bar is within the restaurant Next, in Chicago's Fulton Market District, part of the West Loop neighborhood. Another bar in the space, The Office, is a 22-seat speakeasy-style bar situated directly beneath The Aviary.
The Aviary has several ordering methods, including an à la carte menu, a three-course cocktail tasting, a five-course tasting, and a seven-course "kitchen table experience". The three-course menu starts with delicate drinks and progresses to richer items. The five-course menu includes food with the drinks, prepared by the chefs and bar team to accompany the cocktails. The seven-course tasting is served in the restaurant's kitchen, and includes food and reportedly the best cocktails The Aviary can offer.
The bar is considered a destination cocktail establishment.
The Aviary bar opened in 2011.
In 2017, the bar released its first cookbook, The Aviary Cocktail Book, self-published and funded via Kickstarter. The funding move was reported by Eater as unusual given that publishers would have accepted the work, and Achatz has already published several books through reputable publishers. Business partner Nick Kokonas cited the financial benefits for Aviary; that traditional publication would ensure high production costs and profits divided between the publisher and author, making the books little more than "good publicity". Kokonos wrote an article for Medium to explain his decision, saying in part that publishers do not offer cookbook authors good deals.