Chicago's Alinea Announces Las Vegas Residency

- The Las Vegas residency will be hosted at the Bellagio Resort and Casino from April 16 to May 31, 2026. It will take place within the space of celebrity chef Michael Mina's eponymous restaurant. - This limited engagement is the final stop on Alinea's 20th-anniversary tour, which also included sold-out residencies in cities like Tokyo, Miami, and Beverly Hills. - Chef Grant Achatz is a pivotal figure in modernist cuisine, often equated with molecular gastronomy, and has been honored as Best Chef in the United States by the James Beard Foundation. His training includes time as a sous chef at Thomas Keller's acclaimed The French Laundry and a transformative period at Spain's elBulli. - Alinea held a three-star Michelin rating for 14 consecutive years, a rare and prestigious honor in the culinary world. It has also been named the Best Restaurant in the World by Elite Traveler and the Best Restaurant in North America by The World's 50 Best Restaurants. - The restaurant is known for its multi-sensory and theatrical dining experiences, with signature dishes that have included an edible, helium-filled taffy balloon. The name "Alinea" is derived from the Latin word for "off the line," signifying a new train of thought. - In 2008, Chef Achatz was diagnosed with Stage IV tongue cancer and sought an innovative treatment at the University of Chicago that saved his life and career, a journey detailed in his memoir "Life, On the Line". - The residency is part of a growing trend in Las Vegas of hosting high-profile chefs and restaurants for limited runs, offering exclusive culinary experiences without the commitment of a permanent location. - Co-founding Alinea with Chef Achatz is Nick Kokonas, a former derivatives trader who has been instrumental in the business's growth and management, including The Alinea Group's expansion to other acclaimed venues like Next and The Aviary.