115842 Wed May 12 15:22:18 -0700 2004 6 7 Chicago Area 0 632379 I've recently heard rumors that Grant Achatz may be leaving Trio sometime this summer to start his own restaurant. Has anyone else heard this? Is there anything to it? Scott Wed May 12 15:22:18 -0700 2004 0 Scott 1 632391 I too have heard that, but have no idea whether it is true. It is certainly a rumor that I will keeping tabs on as Gwiv and I with our respective spouses have a reservation for the kitchen table in early June. Wed May 12 17:11:29 -0700 2004 632379 0 MAG 2 632429 MAG, I have no doubt that, if in fact Grant A is leaving Trio, his replacement will be stellar, though all things being equal I'd vastly prefer Grant A be at the helm the evening we're there. Looking forward to the evening, regardless the chef. Enjoy, Gary Thu May 13 09:57:17 -0700 2004 632391 0 G Wiv 3 632646 Hmm, and we have the kitchen table in late June. Looking forward to comparing notes. He will still be there in June, I predict. d Sat May 15 16:43:29 -0700 2004 632429 0 dickson d 4 633449 Grant Achatz is leaving Trio at the end of July. I have this on very good source. He will be opening his own restaurant early next year in Chicago. Mon May 31 13:48:28 -0700 2004 632646 0 Chef P 5 633994 I just got a "Toast to the Journey" card from Trio...he is indeed leaving on July 31st. "to begin an exciting new journey of his own." Oh boy! Sat Jun 12 19:59:27 -0700 2004 633449 0 Rachel 1 633616 The rumor has been officially confirmed in the press and on Trio's web site. He'll be leaving at the end of July. Scott Thu Jun 03 14:32:04 -0700 2004 632379 0 Scott