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Does Aviary Only Exist for Press Previews?

Hopefully it is real...
Hopefully it is real…

While Next has been open for nearly two weeks, that other Grant Achatz project, Aviary, is still in “coming soon” mode. Its Facebook page claimed it would “likely” open sometime this week, and we do have some hopes even if Achatz is off in London picking up the award for the best restaurant in North America for the second year in a row. Still, the loving press continues to roll in. The New York Times and Chicago Magazine have all done features, and even Chicagoist reported about taking a few sips (before getting the boot from Achatz). Now the Wall Street Journal is joining the parade with its own behind the scenes peek at the “genius” drinks. It’s well written, beautifully photographed, and full of some new facts, but you know what? Perhaps this is just the jealousy talking here, but have you ever wondered whether Aviary only exists for press previews? [WSJ]

Does Aviary Only Exist for Press Previews?