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Alinea vs Mindy's Bakery
Both Alinea and Mindy's Hot Chocolate are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Alinea is the choice of most writers compared to Mindy's Hot Chocolate. Alinea is ranked #1 in Chicago with endorsements from 18 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Alinea
Concierge
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
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1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
From $150 /night
Concierge
"Rising star and culinary rocket scientist Grant Achatz (formerly of Trio and Napa's French Laundry) raises the bar on New American cooking at his techno-chic Lincoln Park restaurant."
Frommer's
"Alinea -- anointed the best restaurant in the country by no less than Gourmet magazine -- is a place no serious foodie should miss."
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Insight Guides
"Topping many a best-of list, Alinea is a constantly changing, experimental marvel. The prix-fixe menus transform familiar flavors with cutting-edge technique."
Travel + Leisure
"At the forefront of the groundbreaking molecular gastronomy movement, Alinea offers meals that are quite simply unlike any others."
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Zagat
""Expect to be wowed" at Grant Achatz's "unrivaled" Lincoln Park New American, a "culinary experience of a lifetime"."
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Mindy's Bakery
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
BlackBook
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1747 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
From $25 /night
Fodor's
"The savory menu is well crafted, too, with choices such as a pork chop with sausage and spaetzle and a tuna melt made with tuna poached in olive oil, wild capers, and Havarti cheese."
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Frommer's
"Owner Mindy Segal built her reputation as a pastry chef, so no matter what you order here, make sure you save room for dessert."
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Travel + Leisure
"The dessert selection is the primary focus, and it includes warm brioche doughnuts and seven kinds of hot chocolate, each served with homemade marshmallows."
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Zagat
4.4
""Mind-blowing" desserts... might get top billing at Mindy Segal's Bucktown American, but fans say the "upscale" comfort food is "really good" too."
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BlackBook
"Whether it's elaborate sweets, coffee or a full-scale brunch you seek, demitasse portions are the order of the day at this more stylish than cozy dessert spot and restaurant."
