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The Chef's Cut

The Chef's Cut

Level Media 51 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

The Chef's Cut is a weekly food podcast hosted by Top Chef alums Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm. Each episode provides behind-the-scenes kitchen access, cooking tips, and conversations with celebrity chef friends. The show blends culinary expertise with humor, aiming to make listeners feel like culinary heroes. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Episodes

How to Eat Like a Top Chef When You Travel!! Jun 29, 2026 2583 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 globe to breaking down their insider strategies for finding the best local bites, they cover everything you need to know to plan your next culinary adventure. In this episode: Underrated food cities to add to your itinerary
Inside The Bear: Top Chefs Separate Fact from Fiction!! Jun 22, 2026 2173 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, where it misses the mark, and why it has resonated so deeply with chefs and industry professionals. They share their thoughts on kitchen culture, burnout, and healing in the restaurant world, discuss their favorite character arc
The Secret to Shopping the Farmers Market Like a Chef, and Technology Transforming Hospitality!! Jun 15, 2026 2689 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 should be asking farmers to the relationships that can completely change the way you shop, they break down how to get the most out of every trip to the market.  In this episode: The questions every shopper should ask at the
EXCLUSIVE: Top Chef Winner Reveals What It Took to Become Season 23 Champion!! Jun 9, 2026 2564 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 breaks down the dishes that sealed the victory, the strategy behind the final meal, and the emotions of competing in one of the most pressure-filled moments of the competition. In this episode: A behind-the-scenes look at the Top
Top Chef Final 3! An Inside View on the Chaos and Competition!! Jun 2, 2026 2746 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 analyze Laurence, Rhoda, and Sherry’s chances, share behind-the-scenes secrets from the competition, and revisit their own Top Chef finale experience, including the mistakes they'd avoid, the sous chefs they'd choose today, and
Reservation Wars, AI in the Dining Room, and the Future of Hospitality!! May 25, 2026 2455 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 episode, we also discuss: Why dining experiences have become a huge focus for big tech (and your credit card company) The influence of soci
Our Spicy Takes On The New York Times Top 100 Restaurants & A New Show Launch for Food and History Lovers!! May 18, 2026 1913 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 former Chef’s Cut guest Ligaya Mishan deserves some grace. In this episode, we also discuss: Budget restaurants vs. fine dining and how to properly
Tristen Epps-Long on Fast Food Beginnings, Michelin’s Race Problem, and Becoming a Top Chef Champion!! May 11, 2026 3129 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: Top Chef favorites this season and his best advice for getting through it all Who Tristen would want to face off against in a Top Chef Maste
This Merger Could Change What You Eat—and How Much You Pay For It May 4, 2026 2115 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, consumers, and the food that ends up on your plate. In this episode, we discuss: The Sysco–Restaurant Depot merger and why a food supply monopoly is bad for you Why customers are ultimately going to foot the bill with risin
Karen Akunowicz on Boston’s Food Scene, Bib Gourmand, and the Importance of Powerlifting!! Apr 27, 2026 3077 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 finding balance in and out of the kitchen (if that’s even possible). In this episode, we also discuss: Fork It or Forget It: Lobster Rolls (cold or hot?) The booming Boston food scene and how Karen got her start as a H
Gail Simmons on Why Top Chef Wins, Cooking Competition Shows and What Judges Really Think!! Apr 21, 2026 3523 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 a food competition show. In this episode, we also discuss: The secret sauce behind the show’s appeal and why locations are everything Behi
The Ruth’s Chris-Chili’s Dress Code Feud, Michelin’s Identity Crisis, and Wonton Lasagna!! Apr 13, 2026 1879 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. In this episode, we also discuss: Ruth’s Chris battling it out with Chili’s over dining room dress codes Whether or not you should be allowe

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