Jake Bickelhaupt

Jake Bickelhaupt is an American chef and restaurateur who owns and operates Konro restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife Nadia Bickelhaupt.[1][2] He pled guilty to one charge of domestic abuse and was arrested in 2025 on the charge of domestic violence.

Biography

In January 2014, Bickelhaupt opened 42 Grams, a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois.[3][4] 42 Grams received two Michelin stars within its first year of operation and was the subject of a 2017 documentary of the same name.[5][6][7] It was closed in 2018 after Bickelhaupt pleaded guilty following domestic abuse charges filed by his former wife.[8] In May 2019, Bickelhaupt opened another restaurant, Stone Flower, also in Chicago. Stone Flower closed following the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Another film, 86ed, based on his life was released in 2021 and received a Special Jury Award at LAFA as well as Best Picture at the FilmCon Awards.[10][11]

Since 2020, Bickelhaupt has been married to his wife Nadia and they co-own and operate Konro restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, which they opened in 2022.[1][12][13] Konro is a ten-seat tasting menu-only restaurant and offers wine pairings as well as a non-alcoholic pairing.[14][15]

In 2025, Bickelhaupt was again arrested for domestic violence. He allegedly beat his victim for two hours and caused the victim to experience a seizure.[16]

Awards and recognition

Bickelhaupt was named one of the best new chefs of 2015 by Food & Wine.[17][18] His restaurant 42 Grams received two Michelin stars in 2014.[19]

References

  1. ^ a b Valys, Phillip (October 29, 2022). "After a violent spiral, famed Chicago chef seeks redemption — and Michelin stars — in South Florida". Sun Sentinel.
  2. ^ "Seven of Chicago's Best Underground Dining Clubs Uncovered". Eater. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  3. ^ Roeper, Richard (2018-01-26). "No modesty on the menu for Uptown chef profiled in painfully raw '42 Grams'". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2023-01-31. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  4. ^ Thiel, Julia (2018-01-24). "42 Grams and the weight of culinary greatness". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  5. ^ "Full List: The 2018 MICHELIN Guide Chicago Results Announced". Michelin Guide. 21 October 2017.
  6. ^ Phillips, Michael (25 January 2018). "What's missing from films about the Chicago restaurant scene?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  7. ^ Roeper, Richard (16 January 2018). "No modesty on the menu for Uptown chef profiled in painfully raw '42 Grams'". Chicago Sun-Times.
  8. ^ Selvam, Ashok (27 April 2018). "Michelin-Starred 42 Grams Shuttered Following Domestic Abuse, Says Co-Owner". Eater. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  9. ^ Antonation, Mark (2 February 2021). "Chicago Chef Jacob Bickelhaupt Looking for Fresh Start in Denver". Westword.
  10. ^ Team, LAFA (November 8, 2021). "Film Review: 86ED". LA Film Awards.
  11. ^ "Film Review - 86ED: A Sisyphean Redemption Story". Filmmakers Connect. November 3, 2021.
  12. ^ Wood, Falyn. "A Q&A with Nadia Bickelhaupt, the sommelier and host behind one of South Florida's most interesting chef's counters".
  13. ^ Murray, Mary (October 31, 2023). "Konro Opens in West Palm Beach".
  14. ^ Staff, SFBW (May 22, 2024). "Konro Delivers Unforgettable Dining Experience in West Palm Beach".
  15. ^ Gale, Kevin (July 29, 2024). "A Mysterious, Bucket-List Worthy Dining Experience".
  16. ^ Hait, Ari (4 June 2025). "Palm Beach County top chef arrested, accused of viciously beating family member".
  17. ^ Frost, Peter (30 March 2015). "42 Grams' Bickelhaupt is Food & Wine best new chef". Chicago Business. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  18. ^ "2015 Best New Chefs". Food & Wine. Archived from the original on 7 September 2020.
  19. ^ Vettel, Phil (March 31, 2015). "Jake Bickelhaupt of 42 Grams named Food & Wine Best Chef".
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