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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 be the highlight of your week!
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- 2 days ago31 min
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 of addiction and recovery in the industry. In this episode, we also discuss: The origins of Zahav and the inspiration of Israeli food culture Opening a restaurant during the 2008 recession Why Philly’s food scene thrives: affordability and community Moving beyond traditional French and Italian fine dining Ingredient integrity: prioritizing substance over hype Addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a life in the kitchen Building healthier kitchen cultures and leaning on partners Walk In Confession: Cooking out of a neighboring bodega to keep service alive during a power outage. Follow Michael: @mikesolomonov Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- 1 weeks ago28 min
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 History, the newest podcast featuring Adrienne and her husband Stephen Bailey. They dive into one of pizza’s greatest debates: how did America’s regional pizza styles emerge, and why do people defend them so fiercely? Topics Covered: The origins of Chicago deep dish pizza The partnership that launched Pizzeria Uno How deep dish challenged conventional ideas of what pizza could be The key differences between Chicago and New York pizza The rise of Detroit-style pizza and its automotive roots Regional pizza identities and rivalries across America The growth of pizza franchising and commercialization The tension between preserving tradition and expanding access Listen to Season One of Eating History now: Spotify / Apple Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- 2 weeks ago42 min
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-filled discussion of what the show got right about restaurant life, from chaotic services and reservation disasters to Michelin stars, leadership, and life in the kitchen. They also explore the journeys of Carmy and Sydney, debate the show's ending, and discuss the lasting impact The Bear may have on restaurant culture. In this episode: A spoiler-filled recap of The Bear's final season How accurately the show portrays restaurant life Michelin stars, leadership, and kitchen culture Carmy, Sydney, Tina, and the series ending The legacy of The Bear and its impact on hospitality Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- 3 weeks ago35 min
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 to Noma in a creative director role, the separation of creative vision from daily kitchen operations, and what accountability and "atonement" truly look like in the hospitality industry. Following this introduction, we're revisiting our episode from March, where we first discussed the abuse allegations, the immense pressure of wearing multiple hats as a chef and owner, and where the line is drawn between tough leadership and abusive behavior. In this episode: An update on Noma Copenhagen and René Redzepi’s return as creative director Revisiting the earlier scandal and abuse allegations tied to the restaurant The separation of creative leadership from daily kitchen operations How leadership must evolve as a restaurant or business grows What “atonement” and genuine accountability can look like in hospitality Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- Jun 29, 202643 min
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 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 How to find great restaurants when traveling and why you should always ask local chefs and bartenders where they eat The Hotel vs. Airbnb debate and how to choose the right neighborhood for your trip Navigating food tours and the awkwardness of taking local cooking classes as a professional chef Why exploring local supermarkets and grocery store tourism is a must-do travel ritual The experiential approach to eating and embracing unexpected culinary finds Walk-in confessions: Joe's story staging in Florence, accidentally explaining WWE isn't real, and famously not knowing what "basta" means Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- Jun 22, 202636 min
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, 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 arcs, and make predictions about how the series might end. In this episode: What The Bear gets right and wrong about restaurant life How the series portrays trauma, burnout, and healing in the industry Why Richie's character arc feels so authentic Predictions for the final season Whether Carmy could leave restaurants behind and where he may go next Adrienne's story about almost working with one of the show's biggest stars Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- Jun 15, 202644 min
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 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 farmers market How to build relationships with farmers and better understand seasonal produce The creative process behind developing new dishes and menus Why seasonal ingredients drive menu planning in great restaurants How technology is changing the hospitality experience for guests The growing role of AI in reservations, phone service, and restaurant operations Adrienne's Walk-In Confession involving a cooking demo, a head of cabbage, and a chef's knife This episode of The Chef's Cut is sponsored by Slang AI. Visit https://www.slang.ai/ to learn more! Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- Jun 9, 202642 min
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 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 Chef Season 23 finale The inspiration and cultural influences behind the winning menu Why leaning into personal culinary identity became the key to success The role Joe played as a mentor throughout the finale The toughest challenges and most memorable moments from the season What life has been like since winning Top Chef Future plans, career goals, and what's next after the biggest victory of a culinary career Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
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