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The Chef's Cut

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Top Chef
Chicago
Restaurant Industry
Michelin
New York City
The Bear
Food Network
Food Industry
New York
James Beard Awards
Michelin Guide
Culinary Arts
Hospitality
Restaurant Reviews
Michelin Stars
Le Bernardin
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 kick off Pumpkin Spice Season by unpacking the life cycle of food trends, looking at why some viral crazes become enduring classics while others fade. In this episode, we also discuss:

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Adrienne and Joe unlock the secrets to scoring the hottest tables in town, breaking down industry insider strategies for beating the reservation bots and getting seated at fully booked restaurants. In this episode, we also discuss:

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Adrienne and Joe welcome back Chef Marcus Samuelsson for Part 2 of their conversation, diving deep into the art of mentorship, surviving business failures, the power of plant-forward cooking, and what it takes to build a lasting legacy in food. In th... more

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Adrienne and Joe are joined by culinary icon Chef Marcus Samuelsson for Part 1 of a two-part conversation exploring his remarkable career, early New York breakthrough, global training, and the mentors who shaped his philosophy. In this episode, we al... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus Samuelsson
Celebrity chef, author, restaurateur
Red Rooster (New York) and other ventures
Episode: Marcus Samuelsson on Top Chef Success, Bouncing Back From Failure, and Showing Up!! (Part 2 of 2)
Diana Davila
Chef known for Chicago restaurants and Mexican cuisine
Chicago- and Mexico-focused culinary scene
Episode: Diana Davila: Competing on Padma’s Cooking Show, Owning the Narrative & Making Mexican Food Her Own!!
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!!
Simon Kim
Founder/CEO of Coq Koreana concepts (Coq Korean Steakhouse, Coqodaq)
Coq/Kim's Hospitality Group
Episode: Hospitality Series Pt. 3: Simon Kim on Breaking Steakhouse Rules, Redefining Fried Chicken, and Going Global!!
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!!

Hosts

Adrienne Cheatham
Host of The Chef's Cut; Top Chef alum; a prominent voice in modern American cooking and kitchen leadership.
Joe Flamm
Co-host of The Chef's Cut; Top Chef alum; brings chef-led perspectives and industry context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 470 ratings
  • Janae Likes Food

    This is the best podcast! I learn so much every episode. Thank you for sharing your time and so much about the restaurant industry. Amazing show! If I had two days in Chicago, I’d eat at every single Joe Flamm restaurant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanaeLikesFood
    United States22 days ago
  • Love!!

    I could listen to Adrienne and Joe all day long. Upbeat and fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friedclams55
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast for Top Chef fans & those interested in food in general

    I am a longtime fan of top Chef and also always enjoy both Adrienne and Joe when I see them on other shows as well. I find both of them very likable and personable and easy to listen to. Their guests are very interesting and the conversations are always insightful. I totally give it 5 stars, but the only constructive criticism I have is that the knife sharpening sound effect is really off-putting and unnecessary. Please get rid of it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda Bilyk
    United States2 months ago
  • Chef Culture Fanboy

    I am most certainly not a chef. I’m a dad cook at best, and now that my children are grown and I’m an empty nester, I probably don’t cook as much as I should. That said, I’ve always been fascinated by chef culture. I watch the movies and documentaries, loved The Bear, enjoy fine restaurants, and probably know way too much about Michelin stars for someone who has never actually eaten at a Michelin star restaurant.

    So I guess I’m a chef culture Fanboy from afar, and I really dig this podcast. The... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HowieSankofa
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months ago

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Fans like the candid kitchen stories and behind-the-scenes access.
Show is valued for guests, practical tips, and entertaining storytelling.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and depth of industry knowledge.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#109
United States/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#3
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#12
United States/Arts
Spotify
#30
United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#10
Canada/Arts/Food

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Marcus Samuelsson on His Rise, Roots, and The Chefs Who Shaped Him!! (Part 1 of 2)
Q: Is talent more important than discipline?
Maybe, Chef.
Marcus Samuelsson on His Rise, Roots, and The Chefs Who Shaped Him!! (Part 1 of 2)
Q: Honest opinion off the top of your head, is New York still the best food city in America?
Yes, Chef.
Diana Davila: Competing on Padma’s Cooking Show, Owning the Narrative & Making Mexican Food Her Own!!
Q: How do you balance honoring tradition with innovation in your cooking?
She talks about researching foundations, understanding Indigenous roots, and then transforming them to fit the Midwest and her own style while keeping the core culture intact.
Diana Davila: Competing on Padma’s Cooking Show, Owning the Narrative & Making Mexican Food Her Own!!
Q: Have you done cooking competition shows before or was that your first?
Diana explains she did Iron Chef Mexico prior to Padma's show and initially resisted TV, but ultimately embraced the experience and learned to channel her creativity under pressure.
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.

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The show combines insider perspective from two former Top Chef competitors who host a weekly conversation about restaurant life, culinary craft, and the evolving food industry. Episodes span practical kitchen stories, chef-driven insights, and broader industry trends—from menu strategy and dining culture to technology's role in reservations and operations. A recurring strength is the authentic, candid banter between hosts and the varied roster of guests, which often blends personal journeys with actionable takeaways for professionals and food enthusiasts alike. A standout aspect is the show's willingness to tackle difficult topics in hospitality (work culture, sexism, addiction, leadership) with humor and empathy, while maintaining accessib... more

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1. Marcus Samuelsson
2. Diana Davila
3. Michael Solomonov
4. Rhoda Mogby Tang
5. Tristen Epps
6. Karen Akunowicz
7. Gail Simmons
8. Simon Kim

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