Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
2025 television series
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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
Stars and ratings as depicted in Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars. Some restaurants had earned or lost their stars after the premier.
New York
| 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
| 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
Great Britain and Ireland
Mexico
Italy
California
| Name | Cuisine | Chef | Ceremony | Rating Held | Rating Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor House | Californian | Matthew Kammerer | 2024 |  |
|
| Pasta | Bar | American | DJ Nelson | 2024 | |
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| Pasjoli[f] | French | Dave Beran | 2024 | Recommended | Recommended |
Notes
- 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