Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is the executive producer of a new series called “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,” which focuses on restaurants aiming to earn or keep Michelin stars. The show, which has eight episodes, begins on Apple TV+ and features establishments in the U. S., Britain, Italy, Nordics, and Mexico. Ramsay describes the series as a real look into the culinary industry, highlighting the pressures and emotions chefs face in pursuit of this prestigious award.
The episodes feature host Jesse Burgess meeting chefs as they develop menus and prepare dishes to impress a hidden Michelin inspector. The inspectors remain anonymous, with their voices provided by actors, and they evaluate only the food presented to them. The Michelin guide began in 1900, with the star rating introduced in the 1920s, allowing for up to three stars to be awarded annually.
Ramsay reflects on his own experiences with Michelin stars, sharing that maintaining these awards requires hard work, teaching, and leadership. He notes he is not always in the kitchen but oversees operations like a conductor. When asked about feeling nervous during the annual Michelin guide releases, Ramsay admits he does feel anxious about potential losses but emphasizes his determination to regain any lost stars if necessary.
With information from Reuters