The Chef's Cut

The Kitchen Tools Top Chefs Love and What Belongs in the Trash!!

Adrienne and Joe rank chef-approved kitchen gear into three distinct categories: professional-grade, home-use, and "throw it in the trash." In this episode, we also discu

Top Chefs Take on Costco: Food Court Rankings, Recommendations, and Best Kept Kirkland Secrets!!

Adrienne and Joe break down the greatness of Costco's food court, why Adrienne finally came around on trying the menu, and how Kirkland became a status symbol. In this

Diana Davila: Competing on Padma’s Cooking Show, Owning the Narrative & Making Mexican Food Her Own!!

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 own

Is Ozempic Changing the Restaurant Industry?!?

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 futur

The Walk-In Hall of Fame: Greatest Chef Confessions!!

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 yo

Michael Solomonov on Zahav, Addiction, and Why Philly is the Best Food City!!

Adrienne and Joe are joined by acclaimed Chef Michael Solomonov to talk his award-winning restaurants, the thriving Philadelphia restaurant community, and the realities o

From Eating History: How Chicago Deep Dish and Detroit Pizza Were Born!!

Adrienne and Joe share their favorite things about regional pizza tastes, including what your favorite Chicago pizzeria says about you. Then we get a taste of Eating Hist

What Chefs Think of The Bear's Final Season!!

The Bear has served its final course, and Chef's Cut is breaking down every bite. This week, Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm break down the series finale with a spoiler-f

René Redzepi Returns: Are We Ready for Noma's Next Chapter?

This week, Adrienne and Joe are tackling the latest developments in the René Redzepi and Noma saga. In a newly recorded update, they unpack Redzepi’s controversial return

How to Eat Like a Top Chef When You Travel!!

This week, Adrienne and Joe are talking all things travel, sharing their ultimate guide to eating well on the road. From highlighting underrated food cities across the gl

Inside The Bear: Top Chefs Separate Fact from Fiction!!

With the final season of The Bear almost here, Adrienne and Joe revisit the first four seasons of the hit series to discuss what the show gets right about restaurant life

The Secret to Shopping the Farmers Market Like a Chef, and Technology Transforming Hospitality!!

Farmers market season is here, so Adrienne and Joe are sharing the tips, tricks, and insider knowledge that chefs use to find the best ingredients. From the questions you

EXCLUSIVE: Top Chef Winner Reveals What It Took to Become Season 23 Champion!!

The Top Chef Season 23 champion joins our podcast for an exclusive conversation about the journey from finalist to winner. Fresh off the finale, the newest Top Chef break

Top Chef Final 3! An Inside View on the Chaos and Competition!!

SPOILER ALERT!! 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

Reservation Wars, AI in the Dining Room, and the Future of Hospitality!!

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 b

Our Spicy Takes On The New York Times Top 100 Restaurants & A New Show Launch for Food and History Lovers!!

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 tho

Tristen Epps-Long on Fast Food Beginnings, Michelin’s Race Problem, and Becoming a Top Chef Champion!!

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 Che

This Merger Could Change What You Eat—and How Much You Pay For It

There’s an impending food supply merger that could have a huge impact on the restaurant industry, so Adrienne and Joe break down what that means for business owners, cons

Karen Akunowicz on Boston’s Food Scene, Bib Gourmand, and the Importance of Powerlifting!!

Adrienne and Joe are joined by Bib Gourmand award-winning Chef Karen Akunowicz to talk about the Boston food scene, excellent food at a great value, and the importance of

Gail Simmons on Why Top Chef Wins, Cooking Competition Shows and What Judges Really Think!!

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