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

NPR | By Hosts

Published June 25, 2026 at 2:46 AM MDT

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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