Jake Bickelhaupt
Jake Bickelhaupt | |
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| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur |
| Known for | Michelin-starred restaurant 42 Grams, Konro |
Jake Bickelhaupt is a prominent American chef and restaurateur, who, alongside his wife Nadia Bickelhaupt, manages the Konro restaurant located in West Palm Beach, Florida.[1] In 2025, he faced arrest on charges related to domestic violence and subsequently admitted guilt to one count of domestic abuse.
Biography
Bickelhaupt launched the Chicago-based dining establishment 42 Grams in January 2014. Within its inaugural year, the restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars and became the focus of a documentary released in 2017. Following Bickelhaupt’s guilty plea to domestic abuse allegations, 42 Grams ceased operations in 2018.[2] In May 2019, he debuted Stone Flower in Chicago; however, this venue closed in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] His life story was portrayed in the award-winning 2021 film 86ed.[4]
Beginning in 2020, Bickelhaupt and his wife Nadia have been running Konro, a West Palm Beach establishment that officially opened its doors in 2022.[1][5] Konro features an intimate ten-seat setting with a tasting menu format, complemented by both wine and non-alcoholic beverage pairings.[6]
In 2025, Bickelhaupt was taken into custody once more on domestic violence accusations after allegedly assaulting an individual for two hours, resulting in a seizure.[7]
Awards and recognition
In 2015, Food & Wine recognized Bickelhaupt as one of the best new chefs. His restaurant 42 Grams received two Michelin stars during 2014.