Demi to Host Michelin-Starred Restaurants for North Star Series

Three one-night kitchen takeovers will offer a glimpse of the nation’s most renowned culinary experiences

While Minnesota doesn’t have any Michelin-starred restaurants of its own (shockingly), local foodies can get a taste of the experience at Demi’s second annual North Star Series, starting in March.

Throughout 2025, Chef Gavin Kaysen and the Demi team will host three one-night kitchen takeovers by distinctive Michelin-starred restaurants from California and New York City, offering guests a glimpse of the nation’s most renowned dining experiences. Each evening will showcase a tasting menu with beverage pairings at Demi’s U-shaped dining counter, where every seat offers an up-close view of the culinary teams at work.

“The Michelin guide and what it stands for is the top of the mountain in our profession, so to have these chefs here at Demi is a gift to our team and our city. I am honored to have them here,” says Kaysen in a statement.

Here’s a look at the 2025 North Star Series schedule, presented by Steelite:

Friday, March 21: Mister Jiu’s – San Francisco, California (one Michelin star)

Located in the heart of Chinatown, San Francisco, Mister Jiu’s is a contemporary Chinese American restaurant and bar headed by James Beard Award-winning chef Brandon Jew. He celebrates the legacy of traditional Chinese recipes while embracing the California heritage of local and sustainable produce and pantry.

Mister Jiu’s interior

Courtesy of Mister Jiu's

Friday, June 6: Saga – New York City (two Michelin stars)

Saga is a contemporary fine-dining restaurant in Manhattan’s Financial District, perched on the 63rd floor of an art deco tower and surrounded by a wraparound terrace. Saga’s food is rooted in European technique but draws global inspiration from the flavors of traveling and the diverse cuisine in New York. In the wake of Chef Jamal James Kent’s sudden passing in 2024, Chef Charlie Mitchell was appointed Executive Chef of Saga.

Saga

Courtesy of Saga

Friday, Oct. 10: SingleThread – Healdsburg, California (three Michelin stars)

SingleThread is a farm-driven restaurant and inn that offers a unique taste of the Sonoma County region. It was born out of husband-and-wife team Kyle and Katina Connaughton’s California upbringing, extensive international travels, and experiences living and cooking abroad in Japan and the United Kingdom. Their goal is to evoke an authentic experience of their Sonoma lifestyle, which combines the art of sustainable agriculture with culinary excellence, fully integrating the farm into its hospitality spaces, with food sourcing and storytelling at the forefront.

SingleThread

Photo by Garrett Rowland

Reservations for the North Star Series will be available on Tock, starting on the first of the month prior to the event. Each dinner reservation is inclusive of beverage pairings, tax, and gratuity.

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