Alinea Group Opens New Restaurant
New Concept to Replace Roister
After eight years in business, Roister, a restaurant from the Alinea Group, will be closing its doors on Saturday, November 16. However, a new dining experience from the same group and Chef Grant Achatz will open in the same location just days later.
Introducing Fire
The new restaurant, called Fire, is a “tasting menu experience” that features fire and its transformative power in cooking. According to a spokesperson for the Alinea Group, “A bold, new, tasting menu experience featuring fire – and its transformative power in cooking – front and center.”
Menu and Reservations
Eater Chicago reports that Fire will only serve a multi-course tasting menu. Reservations are already open, and the tasting menu is currently listed at $115 per person. A $25 deposit is required to book a reservation for parties of one to eight.
Cooking Techniques
A description on the restaurant’s reservation booking website reads, “In creating this concept, Chef Achatz magnifies open fire cooking techniques including ember cooking, ash-salt crusting, Patagonia-style asado crosses, and bringing back the iron presses. He explored all temperatures from top to bottom.”
Hours of Operation
According to the Fire website, the new restaurant will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
About Roister
Roister, which opened in 2016, was founded by Achatz and Nick Kokonas of The Alinea Group. The restaurant featured a menu that was “rooted in primal cooking techniques through a modern lens.”
Conclusion
Fire, the new restaurant from the Alinea Group, promises to be an exciting new dining experience in Chicago. With its focus on fire and its transformative power in cooking, it’s sure to be a unique and memorable experience for diners.
FAQs
What is Fire? Fire is a new restaurant from the Alinea Group that features a tasting menu experience with a focus on fire and its transformative power in cooking.
What is the menu like? Fire will only serve a multi-course tasting menu, with prices starting at $115 per person.
Are reservations available? Yes, reservations are already open, and a $25 deposit is required to book a reservation for parties of one to eight.
What are the hours of operation? Fire will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
