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The Chef’s Cut Podcast

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Each week on the Chef’s Cut, Top Chef alums Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm share hilarious behind the scenes kitchen stories and food tips that make you look like a culinary hero. If you’re a foodie, there’s a good chance The Chef’s Cut will be the highlight of your week! New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Adrienne Cheatham

Adrienne Cheatham is a New York-based chef, author, and television personality known for her bold, culture-driven approach to food. A veteran of Le Bernardin and Red Rooster Harlem, she was the runner-up on Top Chef Season 15 and later returned as a guest judge.

Her debut cookbook, Sunday Best, was nominated for a James Beard Award. A regular Food Network judge, Adrienne has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and USA Today, using every platform to explore the connection between food, identity, and community.

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Joe Flamm

Joe Flamm is a Chicago-based chef, restaurateur, and television personality. He is a veteran of some of the city’s most prominent and Michelin-starred kitchens, and winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15.

In 2022, Joe became Culinary Director of Day Off Group, taking over the food program at the group’s first restaurant, BLVD Steakhouse, while continuing to oversee all aspects of his debut restaurant Rose Mary. Joe and Day Off Group opened il Carciofo, a Roman Italian concept in December 2024, and Bar Tutto, an all-day Italian café and restaurant, in December 2025.

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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.
  • June 9, 2026
Top Chef Final 3! An Inside View on the Chaos and Competition!!

Adrienne and Joe break down the final three Top Chef contestants and reveal what it really takes to win it all.

  • June 2, 2026
Gail Simmons on Why Top Chef Wins, Cooking Competition Shows and What Judges Really Think!!

Gail Simmons talks Top Chef, judging secrets, and why the show lasts.

  • April 21, 2026
Jamila Robinson on Leading Bon Appétit, Picking 50 Best, and the Case Against Anonymous Critics
Jamila Robinson talks food media, anonymous critics, and 50 Best.
  • Dec. 15, 2025
Private Chef Life (Part 1): How Adrienne Went from Le Bernardin to Kitchen Burnout to Racing Helicopters in the South of France
Adrienne reveals what private chef life is really like.
  • Sept. 22, 2025
Kristen Kish Dishes It All: Top Chef Memories, Kitchen Confessions & Foie Gras Fails
Kristen Kish shares Top Chef memories and kitchen confessions.
  • June 24, 2025
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Apple Podcasts
The Chef's Cut is a must-listen for anyone who loves cooking, chefs, and/or restaurant culture in general. It's funny, witty, and refreshingly vulnerable. Joe and Adrienne bring sharp insights and heart to each episode, blending the occasional behind the scenes story with playful banter and honest/vulnerable moments. Plus they've had a steady stream of incredible guests (I'm looking at you Eric Adjepong, Dan Barber and Kristen Kish!!!) from the start. Whether you're a seasoned "foodie" or just a fan of The Bear who's curious about the culinary world, this podcast serves up something special every time. Can't wait to see who's up next...and PS. hopefully this won't earn me a review review 😉
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Apple Podcasts
As a huge fan of Top Chef and amateur "foodie", I have loved this podcast, even though I do not work in the food industry. There is a great balance of industry talk, but it is accessible to someone that is not in a pro kitchen. From restaurants to look out for in Chicago and New York, to new chefs to keep track of, it is a podcast I turn on as soon as released each week!
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Spotify Podcasts
Tuning into "The Chef's Cut" is like having a conversation with your favorite chef. It’s packed with culinary secrets, great stories, and tons of flavor-packed inspiration. A must-listen for anyone who loves food or just a good chat about food.
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For Adrienne Cheatham, the best trips start with a neighborhood you can explore on foot. Do you prioritize walkability when you travel? 💬 What's the biggest mistake you've ever made in the kitchen? Share your story in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations, behind-the-scenes chef stories, and insights from the culinary world every week. How to Find Hidden Gems in ANY City 💎 🎬 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/c9oJbVs056A 🔥 Subscribe to The Chef's Cut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ #traveltips #hiddengems #travelhacks #TheChef'sCut #localspots #cheftips #explorelocal #secretspots #travelguide #citytour #travelcommunity
How to Find Hidden Gems in ANY City 💎
Joe thought he was crushing it on a pasta station in Florence. The chef was actually trying to get him to stop. 😂 Tell us in the comments: have you ever been this confidently wrong? 💬 What's the biggest mistake you've ever made in the kitchen? Share your story in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations, behind-the-scenes chef stories, and insights from the culinary world every week. When Joe Thought “Basta” Meant Faster 😂 🎬 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/c9oJbVs056A 🔥 Subscribe to The Chef's Cut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ #traveltips #eatlikealocal #hiddengems #travelhacks #TheChef'sCut #trendingshorts #viralshorts #protips #travelusa #americanfoodie #usatravel #citylifeusa #culturetrip
When Joe Thought “Basta” Meant Faster 😂
Joe explains why people spend too much time looking for the "best" restaurant. Do you find yourself chasing rankings or memorable meals when you travel? 💬 What's the biggest mistake you've ever made in the kitchen? Share your story in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations, behind-the-scenes chef stories, and insights from the culinary world every week. Throw Out the Restaurant Rankings When You Travel 🎬 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/c9oJbVs056A 🔥 Subscribe to The Chef's Cut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ #foodtravel #travelhacks #restauranttips #TheChef'sCut #hiddengems #foodie #travelguide #foodtok #traveladvice
Throw Out the Restaurant Rankings When You Travel
The question Adrienne asks in every new city has nothing to do with Michelin stars or rankings. This week on The Chef’s Cut, Joe and Adrienne share how to find incredible meals when traveling. What’s your go-to way to find great restaurants in a new city? 💬 What's the biggest mistake you've ever made in the kitchen? Share your story in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations, behind-the-scenes chef stories, and insights from the culinary world every week. How top chefs actually find the best restaurants 🎬 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/c9oJbVs056A 🔥 Subscribe to The Chef's Cut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ #restaurant #hiddengems #foodtips #chefslife #TheChef'sCut #travelhacks #streetfood #traveltips foodie #chefsecrets
How top chefs actually find the best restaurants
The Pro Chef's Guide: How to Eat Like a Top Chef While Traveling Stop eating like a tourist! 🚫 Whether you’re walking the streets of Rome or exploring hidden gems in Lisbon, eating well on the road is an art form. Today, Top Chef finalists and our expert hosts ADRIENNE CHEATHAM and JOE FLAMM are sharing their ultimate, unfiltered guide to navigating the global food scene like a professional. From secret strategies to finding local bites to avoiding overpriced tourist traps, they are giving you the "Chef’s Cut" on travel. Throughout the conversation, Adrienne and Joe break down their favorite underrated food cities, the great Hotel vs. Airbnb debate for foodies, and a hilarious "walk-in confession" about Joe’s time in Florence. If you want to transform your next trip into a culinary masterpiece, this is the episode for you. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: ✅ Expert Itineraries: Why Adrienne Cheatham recommends Lisbon and Philly for your next food tour. ✅ The Insider Strategy: Joe Flamm explains how to find elite restaurants by asking chefs and bartenders. ✅ Grocery Store Tourism: Why exploring local supermarkets is a must-do travel ritual for these pro chefs. ✅ The Accommodation Debate: Hotel vs. Airbnb—which one offers the best kitchen and dining experience? ✅ Walk-in Confession: Joe Flamm’s epic story from Florence, Italy, and the mystery of "Basta!" 🇮🇹 The Chef's Cut is a premium food and travel podcast hosted by ADRIENNE CHEATHAM & JOE FLAMM — bringing you the true, raw, and unfiltered taste of kitchen life and global food culture. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 for more chef reactions, industry breakdowns, and raw kitchen stories every week. 👍 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 this video if you're a fan of 'The Bear'! 💬 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: What is the most realistic moment you’ve seen in the show? 🔔 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟’𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐭 → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ ⏱️ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 00:00 – Never Eat a Bad Meal Again: The Pro Chef Travel Guide 🌎 01:43 – Exploring Local Bakeries: Finding Authentic Regional Pastries 04:50 – Trip Planning Strategy: Picking the Right Hotel or Neighborhood? 07:49 – Recommendation: Why Chefs Love Mashama Bailey’s Restaurants 09:50 – Decision Process: How Chefs Choose Where to Eat on Every Trip 16:02 – Joe Flamm’s Mexico City Story: Hotel vs. Airbnb Debate 22:33 – Joe Flamm on Culinary Events: Why You Should Visit Local Food Fairs 25:11 – The Rarest Pasta in the World: Learning Su Filindeu in Italy 29:18 – Post-Event Eats: Visiting Shirley’s and the Best "Afterwards" Meals 33:51 – Walk-in Confession: Joe Flamm’s Hilarious Florence Story 39:14 – Cooking in Florence: Joe’s Story at the Pasta Station 42:33 – Outro: What’s Coming Next on The Chef’s Cut 🔜 ✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬: ✔ EXCLUSIVE First Interview with Top Chef Season 23 Champion : https://youtu.be/4mx3OJVO2Y8 ✔ Top Chef Final 3: The Ultimate Crash Out & Competition Exposed!😲 : https://youtu.be/exkNXMasmX4 ✔Reigning Top Chef Winner Reveals What Happens After You Win | The Chef's Cut : https://youtu.be/goxMgdF8PyM ✔ Gail Simmons EXPOSES Top Chef: Judging Secrets & On-Set Drama! 😲 : https://youtu.be/dlBWst81J2Q ✔ The Chef's Cut: Full Episodes : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_wnw9a_47F-xdDoOMqp5ING3zhO0z6C 👇 Do you travel for the food? 💬 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 your favorite food city below! ✅ 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 for more deep dives with the titans of the industry! ✔️ 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘀: Travel Like a Chef, How to Eat Like a Chef, Best Food Cities, Katie Parla, Rome Food Guide, Lisbon Food Travel, Bruce Kalman, Adrienne Cheatham, Dario Cecchini, Joe Flamm, Top Chef, How to eat like a top chef when you travel, Cooking, Restaurants, Culinary, Adrienne Cheatham, Joe Flamm, St. Louis, The Chef's Cut, Foodie, italy Food, Portugal Food,The Chef's Cut Podcast, Culinary Travel Guide, Chef secrets for finding local restaurants, Foodie Travel Tips, How to find local restaurants, Top Chef Travel, Grocery Store Tourism, How to find local restaurants, Best Restaurants in Rome, Best Food in Portugal, Professional Chef Tips, Food Podcast, Travel Itinerary Food, Hidden Gems Travel, Chef Life, Culinary Adventure,Travel Food, Chef, Podcast, Pro chef travel tips for foodies, Lisbon food travel guide for food lovers, adventure. ✔️ 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬: #TheChefsCut #TravelLikeAChef #FoodTravel #TopChef #AdrienneCheatham #JoeFlamm #CulinaryTravel #RomeFood #LisbonFood #FoodieGuide #ChefLife #TravelTips #HiddenGems #foodpodcast The Chef's Cut @ChefsCutPod
The Pro Chef's Guide: How to Eat Like a Top Chef While Traveling
Joe shares his thoughts on what it really costs to chase greatness—and why Carmy still feels lost, even after achieving it. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Even making it to the Top Chef finals doesn't mean you'll stop making mistakes. That's part of what makes life in a professional kitchen so challenging—and so real. 💬 What's the biggest mistake you've ever made in the kitchen? Share your story in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations, behind-the-scenes chef stories, and insights from the culinary world every week. What It REALLY Costs to Become a Great Chef 😳 🎬 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/9E0EbDQNkJM 🔥 Subscribe to The Chef's Cut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ #Chef #Cooking #Restaurant #Food #ChefLife #The Chef's Cut #Culinary #TopChef #GreatChef #ChefLife #ProfessionalChef #Cooking
What It REALLY Costs to Become a Great Chef 😳
What makes Richie such a fan favorite on The Bear? Adrienne and Joe explain why his story resonates with so many chefs. 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to The Chef's Cut and catch the new episode Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Being a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 finalist doesn't mean you're immune to mistakes. This is the raw, unfiltered reality of 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞. 💬 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖: What’s your biggest kitchen disaster? Let’s laugh (and cry) together! 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 for more raw stories and insider chef secrets every week! Adrienne Almost Worked on The Bear 👀 🎬 Watch the full breakdown on our channel! 🍿 : https://youtu.be/9E0EbDQNkJM 🔥 Subscribe to The Chef’s Cut → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ #TheBear #TheBearFX #RichieJerimovich #EbonMossBachrach #The Chef's Cut #CharacterStudy #TVAnalysis #VideoEssay #YesChef#Forks #Hulu#TheBearSeason2 #RichieTheBear
Why Richie Is the Heart of The Bear😲
Adrienne was one phone call away from The Bear 😮 Watch the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts, and send this to the biggest #thebear fan you know. 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to The Chef's Cut and catch the new episode Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Being a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 finalist doesn't mean you're immune to mistakes. This is the raw, unfiltered reality of 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞. 💬 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖: What’s your biggest kitchen disaster? Let’s laugh (and cry) together! 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 for more raw stories and insider chef secrets every week! Adrienne Almost Worked on The Bear 👀 🎬 Watch the full breakdown on our channel! 🍿 : https://youtu.be/9E0EbDQNkJM 🔥 Subscribe to The Chef’s Cut → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ #TheBear #AdrienneWarren #TheBearFX #Hulu #Shorts #CastingStories #TheChef'sCut #TVShowFacts #BehindTheScenes #TheBearSeason3 #ActingLife #CelebrityNews
Adrienne Almost Worked on The Bear 👀
Hospitality starts long before a guest sits down at a restaurant. On a recent episode, Adrienne and Joe discuss why answering the phone is a critical part of great hospitality, and how technology like Slang AI can help restaurants make every interaction with the guest count. Visit @slang-ai to learn how technology can give restaurant teams more time to do what they do best, and listen to the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 to The Chef's Cut and catch the new episode Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Being a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 finalist doesn't mean you're immune to mistakes. This is the raw, unfiltered reality of 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞. 💬 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐖: What’s your biggest kitchen disaster? Let’s laugh (and cry) together! 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 for more raw stories and insider chef secrets every week! How Restaurants Are Winning the Battle for Butts in Seats 🎬 Watch the full breakdown on our channel! 🍿 : https://youtu.be/9E0EbDQNkJM 🔥 Subscribe to The Chef’s Cut → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-DyQncFtfa-oAm9VTiuxQ #RestaurantMarketing #BusinessStrategy #FoodBusiness #MarketingHacks #TheChef'sCut #CustomerExperience #RestaurantSuccess #DiningTrends
How Restaurants Are Winning the Battle for Butts in Seats
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