It may not be Thanksgiving quite yet, but this is the season for pumpkin pie. As soon as the leaves start changing colors and the wind carries a chill, there’s nothing quite like the spicy, flavorful bite from one of America’s least-appreciated desserts. But pumpkin pie has also languished on a treadmill of complacency. It’s one of those dishes that are rarely if ever, innovated upon. This season, that’s changed forever in a truly bizarre way thanks to Chicago’s Alinea: They’ve made the pie crystal clear.
Alinea, a three-star Michelin restaurant, is known for its fascinating foodie creations. From an edible helium balloon to a lily bulb caviar plate, it’s a dining experience that is totally in control of the geniuses in the kitchen. Now, with their seasonal menu shifting strictly into fall-themed dishes, their special take on the pie is here and its blowing people’s minds.
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i truly am going to think about this for the rest of the week https://t.co/bFGf3sucdC
— ꩜ (@lifeisfunnyhaha) October 25, 2017
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Considering the pedigree of those involved, the clear slice of pie is unlikely to go the way of Crystal Pepsi — Alinea is just too damn good at making food memorable and delicious. And besides, the novelty of biting into the see-through gelatin is worth the shocked reactions that’ll pour into your Instagram comments.
