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DRINKING WITH THE STARS

MICAH MELTON may hold the post of beverage director at the Aviary (and for the bar’s corporate parent, the Alinea Group), but he still thinks like a chef. He started in the kitchen at three-star sister restaurant Alinea before spending the last decade at the Windy City’s renowned drinks emporium. When inventing new recipes, he aims for depth of character and an interactive, evolving experience. The Aviary’s limited menu means that

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