re: Who is the best living chef?

Grant Achatz- Alinea Restaurant - Chicago Hands down the best chef in US! Read his story most compelling....5 yrs post Tongue cancer.....MD Anderson wanted to remove the tongue so did John Hopkins and so did Mayo Clinic...not a good option for a world class chef! Got in a trial at University of Chicago with high dose radation to tongue...Docs gave him 2 weeks to taste and document all foods, soups, sauces and veggies....cause the high dose radation was sure to kill his taste buds forever and it did ! He now prepares 12 course heavenly meals by past experiences! This guy is a true chef! I've eat there on several occasions and if you have the opportunity I would recommend it highly! You got a big birthday or anniversary comming up make a trip there and it will be the greatest dinning experience of your life!