Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars is a 2025 8-episode docuseries following chefs and restaurants vying for recognition by the Michelin Guide.[1][2]
The series follows chef in multiple locations who are trying to achieve recognition from Michelin.[3] Some chefs are attempting to achieve their first Michelin star, and others are attempting to move from one star to two or from two stars to three.[1][4][5] The series moves from the United States, Britain, Italy, Scandinavia, and Mexico as the Michelin season progresses.[1] The show represents the first time the Michelin organization has cooperated with a filming crew.[5]
The show is hosted by Jesse Burgess.[1] It was filmed over a period of twelve months.[5]
The docuseries was executive produced by Gordon Ramsay.[1][6] It premiered in October of 2025 on Apple TV.[4][7] In May 2026, Apple TV renewed the series for a second season.[8]
Featured restaurants
[edit]Stars and ratings as depicted in Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars. Some restaurants had earned or lost their stars after the premier.
New York
[edit]| Name | Cuisine | Chef | Ceremony | Rating Held | Rating Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coqodaq | Korean | Seung Kyu (SK) Kim | 2024 | — | Bib Gourmand |
| The Musket Room[a] | Contemporary | Mary Attea | 2024 |  |
|
| Nōksu | Korean | Dae Kim[b] | 2024 | — | |
Chicago
[edit]| Name | Cuisine | Chef | Ceremony | Rating Held | Rating Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cariño | Mexican | Norman Fenton | 2024 | — | |
| Esmé | Contemporary | Jenner Tomaska | 2024 | |
|
| Feld[c] | Contemporary | Jake Potashnick | 2024 | — | Recommended |
Nordic
[edit]| Name | Cuisine | Chef | Ceremony | Rating Held | Rating Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aure | Nordic | Nicky Arentsen | 2024 | — | |
| Jordnær | Creative | Eric Kragh Vildgaard | 2024 |  |
 |
| Knystaforsen | Nordic | Nicolai Tram | 2024 | |
|
Great Britain and Ireland
[edit]| Name | Cuisine | Chef | Ceremony | Rating Held | Rating Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caractère | French | Emily Roux | 2025 | Recommended | |
| House | French | Tony Parkin[d] | 2025 | |
|
| Wilsons | British | Jan Ostle | 2025 | — | |
Mexico
[edit]| Name | Cuisine | Chef | Ceremony | Rating Held | Rating Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em | Mexican | Luis (Lucho) Martínez | 2024 | — | |
| Máximo[e] | Mexican | Eduardo (Lalo) García | 2024 | — | Recommended |
Italy
[edit]| Name | Cuisine | Chef | Ceremony | Rating Held | Rating Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriturismo Ferdy | Alpine | Alessio Manzoni | 2024 | — |  |
| Krèsios | Italian | Giuseppe Iannotti | 2024 | |
|
California
[edit]| Name | Cuisine | Chef | Ceremony | Rating Held | Rating Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor House | Californian | Matthew Kammerer | 2024 | |
|
| Pasta | Bar | American | DJ Nelson | 2024 | |
|
| Pasjoli[f] | French | Dave Beran | 2024 | Recommended | Recommended |
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Musket Room lost its star the following year, in 2025
- ↑ Kim departed as the restaurant's chef in 2025
- ↑ Feld won a Michelin star the following year, in 2025
- ↑ Parkin departed as chef midway through filming of the show, but the restaurant retained its Michelin star rating under his successor whom was not featured
- ↑ Maximo won a Michelin star the following year, in 2025
- ↑ Pasjoli previously held a Michelin star for one year, in 2021
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Gumuchian, Marie-Louise (7 October 2025). "Gordon Ramsay's 'Knife Edge' spotlights culinary world's chase for Michelin glory". Reuters.
- ↑ Fishman, Scott (2025-11-18). "Chef DJ Is Under Pressure to Deliver in 'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars' Finale". TV Insider. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ↑ Keller, Joel (2025-10-10). "'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars' Apple TV Plus Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Decider. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- 1 2 Thomas, Mona (24 September 2025). "Michelin Star Food Critics Reveal Their Secrets in New Pressure-Packed Docuseries — Watch the Trailer (Exclusive)". People.
- 1 2 3 Burgess, Noel. "Who Is Jesse Burgess From Apple TV's 'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars'?". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2025-11-15. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ↑ Woolever, Laurie (2025-10-11). "'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars' Is 'The Bear' Made Real". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ↑ McCarron, Meghan (2025-10-20). "Are Michelin Stars Now an Economic Must, Not Just a Culinary Honor?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-18.
- ↑ Goldbart, Max (May 20, 2026). "'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars' Season 2 Coming To Apple TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2026.