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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Grant grew up working in his family’s restaurant, then he attended culinary school afterward.
Chapter 3: Grant’s first time working for a revered mentor turned out terrible.
Chapter 4: During a culinary tour of Europe, Grant found inspiration in an unlikely place.
Chapter 5: With passion rekindled, Grant took a culinary leap by cooking with Thomas Keller himself.
Chapter 6: Eventually, Grant had to pursue his own vision, which led him to Trio.
Chapter 7: At Trio, Grant Achatz started building his reputation by crafting wildly original and deeply creative cuisine for diners.
Chapter 8: Alinea was the first restaurant Grant owned; it proved successful right from the start indeed.
Chapter 9: Diagnosed with cancer, Grant kept transforming Alinea, even after losing his sense of taste entirely.
Chapter 10: Recovery was hard, yet as his health improved, Grant’s inspiration and passion returned too.
Description
Life, on the Line (2011) tells the remarkable story of Grant Achatz, a fiercely determined chef whose drive to become the best found him redefining American cuisine before he was even 30 years old. His dreams came true when he opened his own restaurant, Alinea, in Chicago, but just as the awards and accolades came pouring in, a bigger challenge presented itself: he was diagnosed with advanced mouth cancer and faced the possibility of either dying or losing his tongue.
Who Should Listen
- Aspiring restaurateurs
- Anyone looking for inspiration in the face of adversity
- Foodies who want a behind-the-scenes look at the best restaurants