Ever wonder what goes through Grant Achatz's mind when he comes up with those insanely inventive dishes at Alinea? GQ did too and they have a pretty fantastic slideshow that reveals the thought process behind many of the dishes on Alinea's fall menu. Next time you stress over preparing a meal for friends, just look back at this. [GQ]
Grant Achatz [Photo: Tomoko Edington/GQ]