Food can be expressive and therefore food can be art. Grant Achatz artexpressivefood Change image and share on social
Part of becoming a little bit older and having the opportunities that I have, you want to start giving back to people who have been influential and helped you along the way. Grant Achatz backbitegive Change image and share on social
In a lot of ways, a lot of smells that aren't necessarily edible smell good, and they remind you of certain aspects of food. So making those associations with what smells good or smells a certain way and pairing that with actual edible ingredients is one avenue that we take creatively. Grant Achatz actualaspectassociation share on social
I hate stuff in my pockets, can't stand it. I'll carry stuff in my hands rather than put it in my pockets. Grant Achatz carryhandhate Change image and share on social
Here's the irony in what I do: When I go out to eat, I like classic French food. I like amazing Japanese food that has such a history that it goes back hundreds of years. And I also like really innovative food as well. Grant Achatz amazebackclassic share on social
Whenever people are faced with any sort of adversity... they tend to gravitate toward things that make them comfortable, and things that they feel are important. Grant Achatz adversitycomfortableface Change image and share on social
There are about 700 flavors that you can smell, but only five you can taste. A lot of times what you're perceiving as flavor has nothing to do with palette, but it's more to do with scents. Grant Achatz flavorlotpalette Change image and share on social
Ultimately, the perfect meal is when those things come together - circumstance, the food, ambiance, and you're with the person that you want to be with. Grant Achatz ambiancecircumstancefood Change image and share on social
The most luxurious thing to me is having an hour of my day, which rarely happens, to listen to my iPod and sit on my couch. That's how I unwind. Grant Achatz couchdayhour Change image and share on social
Alinea is not the type of restaurant where you go if you're in a hurry. Really, it's about enjoying that three-hour block of time and reflecting on the food, having great conversation with your dining companion. Grant Achatz alineablockcompanion share on social
