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The Chef's Cut

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

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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With the Top Chef Season 23 finale just days away, Adrienne and Joe break down the final three chefs and reveal what it really takes to win it all. They analyze Laurence, Rhoda, and Sherry’s chances, share behind-the-scenes secrets f... more

The reservation wars are heating up, as SevenRooms (via DoorDash) seeks to challenge OpenTable and Resy with a major play. Adrienne and Joe tell us why this is just the beginning, and how technology and AI are changing the dining experience. In this ... more

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The New York Times released their list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, and people are in their feelings about it. Arienne and Joe sit down to give their thoughts on the backlash, what they did and didn't like about the list, and why for... more

Reigning Top Chef champion Tristen Epps-Long joins Adrienne and Joe to talk about life after Top Chef, fine dining in Afro-Caribbean cuisine, and what comes after Top Chef (including his new restaurant in Houston). In this episode, we also discuss:

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Recent Guests

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!!
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

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 154 ratings
  • For Food Fans!

    I’m a new listener to the podcast, but I was a huge fan of both Joe and Adrienne during their season of Top Chef. Even after listening to just a few episodes I’m HOOKED and I’ve learned so many things I never knew before about the food world, like how James Beard nominations work (who knew there was a long list then a short list THEN awards??) and why a proposed merger between Cisco and Restaurant Depot could be a huge problem for everyone in the restaurant community, including guests. Thank you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BethM129
    United States23 days ago
  • Adrienne is a delight- Joe too!

    Met Adrienne at a library book signing and she is a delight! I will watch Top Chef Season 15 again to see these 2 in action! She mentioned the podcast at her signing and I subscribed right away. Just ordered Yhe Arcadia cookbook mentioned in the 1st episode with Missy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tobyfan4sure
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great pod

    Love listening every week, great insight on the industry. Really enjoyed the episode on worlds 50 best and this week’s episode with Gail.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharlieP2001
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 States2 months ago

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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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#4
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#15
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#6
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#18
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#51
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#120
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
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.

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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. Tristen Epps
2. Karen Akunowicz
3. Gail Simmons
4. Simon Kim
5. Drew Nieporent
6. Eli Sussman
7. Byron Gomez
8. Maneet Chauhan

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