The Alinea Group brings fine dining pop-up to Montana ski country

State of play: A concept called M by The Alinea Group will debut as part of a celebratory world tour marking the modernist tasting menu's 20th anniversary.

• Though short on menu specifics, the Montana residency, set in Mountain Village, will blend European technique with elements from the mountain terroir.

What they're saying: "True luxury is finding the extraordinary in remote places," said chef Grant Achatz in a press statement. "That's what we're building here in Big Sky: something rare, fleeting, and deeply connected to nature."

Zoom out: M is among a limited number of destinations on the restaurant's anniversary tour, along with Brooklyn, Miami Beach, Beverly Hills and Tokyo.

What's next: The Big Sky outpost is set to open in mid-December — just in time for Chicagoans craving altitude with their fine dining. Reservations, which aren't live yet, are expected to sell out fast. Email to sign up for reservation notifications.

• And great news: There are non-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare to Bozeman Yellowstone International — the nearest airport to Big Sky — operating daily by United Airlines and American Airlines.

Editor's note: The headline and story were updated to clarify that the owners, Alinea Group, are launching the Montana pop-up restaurant.