Jacob Bickelhaupt on Blogger: Dining Experience at the Stone Flower Restaurant

Monday, October 14, 2019

Dining Experience at the Stone Flower Restaurant

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Recognized for his talent in recreating American cuisine with an Asian influence, Jacob Bickelhaupt was the owner and chef of 42 Grams, which received two Michelin stars in one year. Jacob "Jake" Bickelhaupt also served as director and a chef of Konro Pop Up restaurant before opening his new restaurant, Stone Flower.

The Stone Flower offers a 12-seat, counter-style dining experience at a two-story cottage that was previously occupied by Dixie and Takashi restaurants. The restaurant takes its name from a flower that grows through the gaps of concrete, symbolizing strength, persistence, and resilience. Stone Flower serves a multi-course tasting menu and an exclusive wine pairing. Chef Bickelhaupt, the brains of the restaurant, has been known for his talent and technique in elevating the different flavors of simple ingredients.

The Stone Flower held its opening night on May 16, 2019, and served two dinners at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Since then, the restaurant has received positive reviews from customers who described their experience as “worthwhile,” “fine dining perfection,” and “a dinner and a show.” Stone Flower is open from Wednesday to Sunday and only accepts reservations.

About Jacob Bickelhaupt

Having earned two Michelin stars, Jacob “Jake” Bickelhaupt is a renowned Chicago entrepreneur who guides Stone Flower and creates wine-paired meals in an intimate kitchen and dining space that welcomes a dozen guests.

Known for his menu creation and development abilities, Jake Bickelhaupt formerly led the Sous Rising apartment kitchen, and led the transformation of a pop-up restaurant into an internationally rated restaurant. He has earned further distinction in his field through a pair of James Beard Awards, which recognize top culinary achievers each year.

Over the past four years, Mr. Bickelhaupt has prepared numerous benefit and charity dinners, as well as menus for award ceremonies. Committed to a life free of substance misuse, he is a proponent of the ”Sober Chef" movement and established the One Flow Foundation. A dining event recently hosted in support of the nonprofit raised money toward providing chefs with a support network that helps them break free from addiction.

Jacob Bickelhaupt also recently hosted a charity Test Kitchen event that benefitted Between Friends, a nonprofit agency that helps break cycles of domestic violence.