Jeremy Allen White Recalls Fine Dining Host in Chicago Cussing Him Out Before He Starred on ‘The Bear’ | Video

Original story by: TheWrap Last updated: Oct 16, 2025

Context: Actor Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in "The Bear," shared a memorable dining experience in Chicago during an interview on "Hot Ones." He recounted an incident at the fine dining restaurant Alinea where his behavior disrupted the dining experience for others. This story emerged while discussing his connection to Chicago and its culinary scene.
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Detailed Summary:
- Jeremy Allen White discussed his "most memorable food experience" in Chicago on the show "Hot Ones" while promoting his new film and discussing his show "The Bear."
- He mentioned several favorite Chicago restaurants, including Oriole, Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, and La Scarola.
- White recounted an embarrassing incident at the upscale restaurant Alinea, which he visited at age 23 before filming "The Bear."
- During his visit, White was reportedly drinking heavily and frequently stepping out for cigarettes, leading to extended dining times and frustration.
- The restaurant's hostess confronted him, stating that his repeated exits for cigarettes were disrupting the kitchen and negatively impacting the dining experience for all guests, accusing him of "ruining" the dinner service.
- White reflected on the incident as a learning experience, acknowledging that he did not know how to appreciate such a fine dining establishment at the time.
- Despite the negative experience, he stated that he still enjoys Alinea.