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The Chef's Cut

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Top Chef
Chicago
Restaurant Industry
Food Network
Food Industry
New York
James Beard Awards
Michelin Guide
Culinary Arts
New York City
Hospitality
Restaurant Reviews
Michelin Stars
Le Bernardin
Cooking Techniques
Culinary Travel
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Thanksgiving
Super Bowl
Accidentally On Purpose

The Chef’s Cut focuses on the stories and techniques behind the food you love the most! Each week, Top Chef alums Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm give you behind the scenes kitchen access and share food tips that will make you look like a culinary hero, all while hanging out with their celebrity chef friends and making you laugh a lot. If you’re a foodie, there’s a good chance The Chef’s Cut will ... more

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This week we’re joined by the one and only Gail Simmons, Top Chef judging legend and renowned food author. Andrienne and Joe ask her what has kept Top Chef on top for so many years, what to expect in the latest season, and how judging really works on... more

The Michelin Guide is taking a new tack with American restaurants, but is it just diluting their brand? Adrienne and Joe discuss the “recommended” restaurant approach, Michelin plaques with no stars, and why they just don’t get the American Market. I... more

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The 2026 James Beard Award Nominee finalists were just announced, so Adrienne and Joe dive headfirst into the biggest surprises, omissions, and things they’d like to see happen this year. In this episode, we discuss:

The biggest names to make e... more

It’s part 3 of our series on restaurant hospitality, and this week Adrienne and Joe are joined by James Beard nominee Simon Kim, the man behind COTE Korean Steakhouse and COQODAQ. In this episode, we discuss:

Reinventing the steakhouse by blend... more

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Recent Guests

Drew Nieporent
Legendary restaurateur who helped put Tribeca on the map and partnered with Robert De Niro
Drew Nieporent and Partners / Tribeca restaurants
Episode: Hospitality Series (Pt. 1): Beard Award Buzz, Top Chef Restaurant Wars, and What Makes a Restaurant Great!!
Simon Kim
Founder of Coat Korean Steakhouse and Coco Doc, creator of a global restaurant group
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Episode: Hospitality Series (Pt. 1): Beard Award Buzz, Top Chef Restaurant Wars, and What Makes a Restaurant Great!!
Eli Sussman
Chef and partner of Gertrude's and Gertie's, cookbook author, and food industry meme lord
Gertrude's and Gertie's
Episode: Eli Sussman On Memes, Mistakes, and Making Fun of Restaurant Life!!
Byron Gomez
Michelin-starred chef and partner of Brutø in Denver, Colorado, and a Top Chef alum
Brutø
Episode: Byron Gomez on Burger King Beginnings, Life After Top Chef, and Meeting Michelin Expectations!!
Maneet Chauhan
Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and Food Network star
Episode: Maneet Chauhan Talks Chef Life, TV Fame, and the Universal Language of Food!
Eric Ripert
Renowned chef and co-owner of Le Bernardin, a three-Michelin-star restaurant.
Le Bernardin
Episode: Chef Eric Ripert on the Evolution of Fine Dining, What Defines Le Bernardin’s Success, and How He Maintains Balance
Ligaya Mishan
Co-Chief Restaurant Critic for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Co-Chief NYT Restaurant Critic Ligaya Mishan on Succeeding Pete Wells, Her Most Controversial Reviews, and Branching Out from NYC
Dan Barber
Michelin-starred chef, chef and co-owner of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Family Meal
Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Row 7
Episode: Chef Dan Barber on the Farm-to-Table Movement, Making Our Food Supply More Delicious, and Faking Rare Lamb in an Emergency
Olivia Tiedemann
Private chef with a massive following on Instagram, known for her unique cooking style
Episode: Private Chef Life (Part 1): How Adrienne Went from Le Bernardin to Kitchen Burnout to Racing Helicopters in the South of France

Hosts

Adrienne Cheatham
Host and Chef at The Chef's Cut, with leadership in hospitality and culinary arts.
Joe Flamm
Co-host and Chef with deep restaurant and media experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Great pod

    I always look forward to hearing their thoughts on the industry and listening to the various professionals they bring in. Big part of my Tuesday morning routine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tampa BC
    United States17 days ago
  • Love listening every week!

    Love listening every week!

    Adrienne and Joe cover such a range of foodie topics and bring on amazing guests!!! Their chef perspective is so awesome and I always feel lighter and happier after listening to the podcast! (:

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LClance02
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love these 2!

    Such a great show. They have such amazing chemistry together, great guests and information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lauraloeschhorn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love!

    Love these 2 chefs and love the discussions. Real talk from real chefs who we watched dazzle on Top Chef!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zola's Mimi
    United Statesa month ago
  • Where Top Chef Meets Real Kitchen Life

    If you’re a fan of Top Chef, you’ll be a huge fan of The Chef’s Cut: Life Beyond the Pass.

    Personally, the Colorado season is one of my favorites, so getting to hear from chefs connected to that world immediately pulled me in. But what really makes this podcast stand out is exactly what the title promises. It goes beyond what we see on television and dives into what life in the kitchen is actually like.

    What I appreciated most is how much depth they bring to the conversation. They talk about t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dupamidnightnmc
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and honesty in discussing kitchen life.
Episodes are considered informative and entertaining with high-quality guests and candid conversations.
The show is seen as a behind-the-scenes, authentic look at restaurant culture with strong storytelling.
Guests and topics are described as insightful, entertaining, and relatable for both industry veterans and food lovers.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#3
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#11
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#8
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#52
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#158
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#28
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Eli Sussman On Memes, Mistakes, and Making Fun of Restaurant Life!!
Q: What is the worst advice you were ever given as a young chef?
That you need a bunch of knives in order to do your job properly.
Eli Sussman On Memes, Mistakes, and Making Fun of Restaurant Life!!
Q: If you're at an event as a guest, you're not hosting, you're not on the red carpet there. When they ask you what you do, what do you tell them?
I say that I'm the executive chef and partner at a restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, because that feels like something that they can wrap their head around.
Eli Sussman On Memes, Mistakes, and Making Fun of Restaurant Life!!
Q: What is one ingredient that you always keep stocked at home?
Salt, and chili crisp, which I keep in a five-pound box.
Nina Compton on The Top Chef Runner-Up Club, Caribbean Cuisine’s Ascent and Mardi Gras Madness!!
Q: What advice do you wish you had gotten before going to do the show?
Have fun with it and enjoy the moment of the challenge and that day.
Nina Compton on The Top Chef Runner-Up Club, Caribbean Cuisine’s Ascent and Mardi Gras Madness!!
Q: What is a dish or an ingredient that you think more people should know about?
I think coconut milk is the necktie of the gods. I use it in everything.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chef's Cut

What is The Chef's Cut about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Front-of-house, kitchen culture, and restaurant leadership loom large, with episodes often unpacking industry ethics, labor dynamics, and the realities of running high-stakes culinary enterprises. The hosts—two renowned chefs—mix warm banter with hard-hitting discussions, frequently inviting notable restaurateurs, chefs, and food-industry leaders to share candid stories, strategies, and hard-won lessons. Expect sharp insights on mentorship, brand development, judging and media dynamics, and the evolving landscape of fine dining and hospitality. A standout aspect is the authentic, experience-driven perspective from people who've built careers in top restaurants, paired with entertaining, relatable storytelling that resonates with both indust... more

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Recent guests on The Chef's Cut include:

1. Drew Nieporent
2. Simon Kim
3. Eli Sussman
4. Byron Gomez
5. Maneet Chauhan
6. Eric Ripert
7. Ligaya Mishan
8. Dan Barber

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