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As 'The Bear' returns, real-life restauranteurs weigh in on the Michelin star quest

A Chicago restaurateur's desperate effort to secure a Michelin star comes to a head in the final season of FX's "The Bear." Real-life restaurant owners share whether or not it's worth the effort.

Published June 25, 2026, 8:46 AM

Updated June 25, 2026, 10:45 AM887

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As 'The Bear' returns, real-life restauranteurs weigh in on the Michelin star quest A Chicago restaurateur's desperate effort to secure a Michelin star comes to a head in the final season of FX's "The Bear." Real-life restaurant owners share whether or not it's worth the effort.

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As 'The Bear' returns, real-life restauranteurs weigh in on the Michelin star quest

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A Chicago restaurateur's desperate effort to secure a Michelin star comes to a head in the final season of FX's "The Bear." Real-life restaurant owners share whether or not it's worth the effort.

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As 'The Bear' returns, real-life restauranteurs weigh in on the Michelin star quest

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As 'The Bear' returns, real-life restauranteurs weigh in on the Michelin star quest

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