Grant Achatz’s Next and its ambitious elBulli menu may be getting tons of attention these days, but this video depicting the creation/consumption of an edible balloon shows Alinea’s still got it. What ...

One of the coolest desserts in America, and certainly one of the most unique, is the edible helium balloon from Alinea in Chicago. Made of green apple taffy, the quirky confection is the brainchild of ...

In 2012 I sat down for a meal at Chicago’s Alinea for an evening that was a collection of firsts. I was a young line cook at the time, training under Dave Arnold and his modernist cooking techniques, ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Renowned chef Grant Achatz of three Michelin star rated Alinea Restaurant in Chicago has created an edible balloon made from green apple taffy and filled with real ...

The edible helium-filled balloon at Alinea restaurant is one of the world's most famous dishes, but given the restaurant is in Chicago it's a long balloon flight for most Sydneysiders. So the good ...