In the second half of Eater National's two-part interview with Chicago chef Grant Achatz's business partner, Nick Kokonas, he discusses the future of The Aviary, the exclusivity of The Office and dealing with a difficult table at Next. "I walked over and said...'It doesn't seem to be your type of place. What I'd like to do is end the meal right now, refund your money, and make you a reservation at any other place in this city. And I will pay for it just to get you out of here.' They were jaw-dropped." [~E~]
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