Earlier this week, one of the most iconic restaurants in Chicago, Alinea, lost one of its three Michelin stars.

Alinea's chef Grant Achatz announced the news in an Instagram post , writing, "We were disappointed to learn of our @michelinguide demotion to two stars. For 20 years, Alinea has been devoted to pushing creativity, rigor, and the pursuit of perfection in our craft. That commitment remains as unwavering today as it was on day one and will continue until the back door of 1723 locks for the last time."

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The ­Michelin guide confirmed the demotion ahead of its 2025 Northeast Cities awards, pointing out that Masa in New York and The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia also dropped from three to two stars this year.

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