Last night was the first night for part two of 21st Century Limited, the ambitious project whereby New York's Eleven Madison Park and Alinea trade places. In September, Alinea completed a week at EMP; Now, it's time for EMP's run in Chicago. The $495-per-plate dinner runs through Sunday, but is completely sold out. So TOC photographer Erica Gannett snagged a spot in the kitchen so she could show everyone the entire meal, course by course.

Daniel Humm, chef and partner at Eleven Madison Park, with Grant Achatz, chef and partner at Alinea. In late September, Alinea took over Eleven Madison Park; now, Eleven Madison Park is taking over Alinea.
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