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The Chef's Cut

Level Media
Top Chef
Chicago
Restaurant Industry
New York City
The Bear
Food Network
Food Industry
New York
James Beard Awards
Michelin
Michelin Guide
Culinary Arts
Restaurant Reviews
Michelin Stars
Le Bernardin
Hospitality
Cooking Techniques
Culinary Travel
Cookbooks
Thanksgiving

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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Adrienne and Joe are joined by Chef Diana Davila to discuss competing on Padma’s new show (America’s Culinary Cup), the pressure of cooking competition TV, and taking ownership of your story. In this episode, we also discuss:

• Navigating the inte... more

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Adrienne and Joe dive into the Ozempic and GLP-1 trend to unpack its massive impact on the restaurant industry, shifting diner habits, and what it all means for the future of menus. In this episode, we also discuss:

• How shifting appetites change... more

Adrienne and Joe look back at some of the most memorable walk-in confessions from the show, unpacking early-career kitchen mistakes and the intense pressure of proving yourself on the line.

In this special compilation episode, we cover:

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Adrienne and Joe are joined by acclaimed Chef Michael Solomonov to talk his award-winning restaurants, the thriving Philadelphia restaurant community, and the realities of addiction and recovery in the industry.

In this episode, we also discuss:

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Recent Guests

Michael Solomonov
Chef, cookbook author, Zahav and other restaurants (Philadelphia)
Zahav and Other Restaurants
Episode: Michael Solomonov on Zahav, Addiction, and Why Philly is the Best Food City!!
Rhoda Mogby Tang
Winner of Top Chef Season 23
Top Chef
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Top Chef Winner Reveals What It Took to Become Season 23 Champion!!
Tristen Epps
Top Chef winner and chef known for Caribbean-influenced cuisine
Top Chef / various restaurants
Episode: Tristen Epps-Long on Fast Food Beginnings, Michelin’s Race Problem, and Becoming a Top Chef Champion!!
Karen Akunowicz
Award-winning celebrity chef, powerlifter, and author
Fox & the Knife; Bar Bowl Bay; Boston dining scene
Episode: Karen Akunowicz on Boston’s Food Scene, Bib Gourmand, and the Importance of Powerlifting!!
Gail Simmons
Legendary food writer and host of Bravo's Top Chef
Top Chef / Bravo
Episode: Gail Simmons on Why Top Chef Wins, Cooking Competition Shows and What Judges Really Think!!
Drew Nieporent
Legendary restaurateur and author
Nobu/Tribeca Grill (via projects), author
Episode: Hospitality Series (Pt. 2): Drew Nieporent on Creating Celebrity Chefs, A-List Partnerships, and Going 40 for 40!!
Simon Kim
Founder of Coat Korean Steakhouse and Coco Doc, creator of a global restaurant group
Coat Korean Steakhouse / Coco Doc
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!!

Hosts

Adrienne Cheatham
Host of The Chef's Cut; Top Chef alum
Joe Flamm
Host of The Chef's Cut; Top Chef alum

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 420 ratings
  • Excellent Listener Experience

    I’m not a cook, nor do I pretend to be but I’m fascinated by restaurants and behind the scenes type of information. I’m also a huge fan of Top Chef. This podcast give me very relevant restaurant information as well as some Top Chef background and facts in a very listenable way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Remy Ratings
    United States17 days ago
  • Smart, Fun People With World Class Food Skills and Stories

    I went on a multi-month "Top Chef" marathon, watched every episode, and in doing so, gained a TON of respect for every facet of this industry! 👏👏Hot Damn, these Chefs and restauranteur professionals are driven, passionate, and fascinating people, and like any art form, what they do is truly admirable. Joe and Adrienne were in one of the best seasons, Season 15, but honestly each season brings a stellar cast and great TV, each season with twists and differences that keep you interested, and al... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nonickname4
    United Statesa month ago
  • Glad I found this

    Both hosts are highly likable I love the backstories!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kaj2600
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Best

    I just finished binging the entire run over the past month. Love the show and love the real talk that the relationship you two have brings. It brings all us food nerds behind the curtain a little bit. Thanks guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JodestG
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Best Restaurant Reality

    Give this a listen!

    This Pod is a world full of what it takes to make a restaurant work and just how competitive reality cooking shows are.

    Adrienne and Joe both serve up a knowledge of Top Chef happenings they share each episode and lots more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Memoki
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value behind-the-scenes authenticity and practical takeaways for kitchen and restaurant operations.
Fans praise the hosts' chemistry and honest industry perspectives.
The show is seen as a reliable, entertaining source for industry news and chef stories.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#17
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#4
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#32
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#117
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#26
Norway/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Ozempic Changing the Restaurant Industry?!?
Q: Should restaurants tailor menus to changing tastes driven by these medications?
There isn't a blanket rule; good operators should continually monitor sales, seasonality, and customer behavior, and adjust gradually rather than making sweeping changes based on a minority trend.
Top Chef Final 3! An Inside View on the Chaos and Competition!!
Q: If you had to do that finale meal today, what would you cook and who would you bring as sous chefs?
They discuss tailoring a finale menu to place, narrative, and team chemistry, emphasizing signature strengths and a trusted squad of sous-chefs who know their flavor profiles intimately.
Gail Simmons on Why Top Chef Wins, Cooking Competition Shows and What Judges Really Think!!
Q: If you were going to cook in a Top Chef challenge, what challenge would it be?
I would love the outdoor open-fire challenges, burying root vegetables in ash and cooking with fire, because they look incredibly fun and push chefs to step outside their comfort zone.
Karen Akunowicz on Boston’s Food Scene, Bib Gourmand, and the Importance of Powerlifting!!
Q: Explain Bib Gourmand and its significance to your restaurants.
She describes Bib Gourmand as excellent food at a value, notes regional price variations, and explains that Michelin inspectors often visit Bib Gourmand spots on days off, which underscores the value and community focus of those restaurants.
Karen Akunowicz on Boston’s Food Scene, Bib Gourmand, and the Importance of Powerlifting!!
Q: But how has the Boston food scene evolved in the time you've been there?
Karen explains the explosion of great food across neighborhoods, the role of women in leadership, and Boston becoming more dynamic beyond traditional hubs, with renewed attention from Michelin and a broader geographic spread of vibrant concepts.

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This show spotlights high-visibility culinary leaders and hospitality executives, pairing frontline kitchen insights with business and culture storytelling. Episodes typically anchor around chef career trajectories, restaurant brands, and industry trends, then layer in personal journeys, mentorship, and leadership lessons. Guests range from Top Chef alumni and renowned restaurateurs to notable food writers, exploring topics like competition dynamics, brand evolution, dining technology, sustainability, and wage/ labor conversations. A standout is the candid, real-talk tone—where guests share behind-the-scenes realities, failures, and triumphs—combined with humor and a strong sense of community in the food world. Listeners can expect actionab... more

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2. Rhoda Mogby Tang
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6. Drew Nieporent
7. Simon Kim
8. Eli Sussman

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