Chef Christian Hunter works in the kitchen at Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave., on Dec. 6, 2023.

Chef Christian Hunter works in the kitchen at Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave., on Dec. 6, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chef Christian Hunter brings a Michelin Star to Atelier

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Chef Christian Hunter led his new restaurant home to a Michelin star in less than a year after opening. He is starting to tell his story through food at Atelier in Lincoln Square. Hunter uses ingredients from sustainable sources and changes his 12 course tasting menu constantly where a dish might last two weeks or so.

Chef Christian Hunter works in the kitchen at Atelier on Dec. 6, 2023.

Chef Christian Hunter works in the kitchen at Atelier on Dec. 6, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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A four-plate larder with leek fondue, clockwise from left, tostone, tartare and beet conserva and a Wilfred's Verjus Rouge cocktail are shown at Atelier.

A four-plate larder with leek fondue, clockwise from left, tostone, tartare and beet conserva and a Wilfred's Verjus Rouge cocktail are shown at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Chef Christian Hunter works in the kitchen at Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave., on Dec. 6, 2023.

Chef Christian Hunter works in the kitchen at Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave., on Dec. 6, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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An apple cider sorbet is shown at Atelier.

An apple cider sorbet is shown at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Diners and workers interact at Atelier on Dec. 6, 2023.

Diners and workers interact at Atelier on Dec. 6, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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A Wilfred's Verjus Rouge cocktail is shown at Atelier.

A Wilfred's Verjus Rouge cocktail is shown at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Chef Christian Hunter poses for a portrait at Atelier.

Chef Christian Hunter poses for a portrait at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Trout schnitzel is shown at Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave., on Dec. 6, 2023.

Trout schnitzel is shown at Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave., on Dec. 6, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Ashway Lawver, left, and Morgan Burkey look over the evening's menu under a Michelin star sign displayed at Atelier.

Ashway Lawver, left, and Morgan Burkey look over the evening's menu under a Michelin star sign displayed at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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A leek fondue, one of the dishes in a four-plate larder, is shown at Atelier.

A leek fondue, one of the dishes in a four-plate larder, is shown at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Trout schnitzel with Proxies "Blanc Slate" wine are shown at Atelier.

Trout schnitzel with Proxies "Blanc Slate" wine are shown at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Kitchen staff prepare the evening's ingredients for dinner at Atelier.

Kitchen staff prepare the evening's ingredients for dinner at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Fra diavolo pasta with a Sungold Soda cocktail are shown at Atelier.

Fra diavolo pasta with a Sungold Soda cocktail are shown at Atelier. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Chef Christian Hunter works in the kitchen at Atelier on Dec. 6, 2023.

Chef Christian Hunter works in the kitchen at Atelier on Dec. 6, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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Workers move about at Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave., on Dec. 6, 2023.

Workers move about at Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave., on Dec. 6, 2023. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

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