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The Chef's Cut

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The Chef's Cut

47 episodes · 17 with AI analysis

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! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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Chef Interview Etiquette and Common QuestionsJapanese Restaurant Rating SystemsOccupational Safety in Professional KitchensKitchen Burn Injuries and TreatmentHigh-End Coffee Culture and ProcessYakitori and Japanese Grilled MeatsItalian-American Holiday Food TraditionsFeast of the Seven Fishes PreparationSalt Cod (Baccalao) Preparation MethodsFried Calamari and Seafood Frying Techniques

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Dec 22, 2025

Chef Battle Scars, Eggnog Judgment Day, and the One Question Every Chef Hates!!

Chef Interview Etiquette and Common QuestionsJapanese Restaurant Rating SystemsOccupational Safety in Professional Kitchens
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Dec 29, 2025

Back on the Menu: Adrienne & Joe on Food TV, Tofu Tales, & Real-Life Friendship (First Episode Re-Release)

Restaurant review platform accountability and rating manipulationKitchen culture and mentorship versus hazing in culinary trainingChef career trajectories and competitive cooking show impact
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Jan 5, 2026

Back on the Menu: Kristen Kish Dishes It All (First Guest Episode Re-Release)

Career transition from fine dining to television hostingMentorship and culinary educationKitchen culture and leadership philosophy
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May 18, 2026

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

New York Times Restaurant List CriticismFood Critic Methodology and Ranking SystemsRestaurant Definition and Classification
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Jan 12, 2026

Michelin Guide Controversy, New Year’s Goals and the Internet's Favorite Phyllo Cake!!

Michelin Guide bias and lack of transparency in star allocationDiversity in fine dining recognition (Black chefs, non-European cuisines)Chef career evolution and media/TV opportunities
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Jan 19, 2026

Michael Anthony’s Gramercy Tavern Legacy, His First New Restaurant in 20 Years & a Skyline Chili Debate!!

Restaurant Leadership PhilosophySeasonal Market-Driven CookingMentorship and Team Development
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Mar 23, 2026

Hospitality Series (Pt. 2): Drew Nieporent on Creating Celebrity Chefs, A-List Partnerships, and Going 40 for 40!!

Celebrity Chef Creation and BrandingRestaurant Reservation Systems and Credit Card HoldsChef-Restaurateur Partnerships and Equity Structures
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Apr 27, 2026

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

Boston Food Scene Evolution and Female Chef LeadershipMichelin Bib Gourmand vs. Michelin Stars Recognition StrategyHospitality Training from Non-Restaurant Sectors (Disney, Houston's)
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May 11, 2026

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

Michelin Star Bias Against Caribbean and African CuisinesTop Chef Platform Impact on Chef Careers and RepresentationMarcus Samuelsson's Role in Black Chef Mentorship and Advancement
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May 4, 2026

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

Cisco-Restaurant Depot merger antitrust implicationsFood distributor market consolidation and monopoly riskIndependent restaurant supply chain economics
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Mar 30, 2026

Hospitality Series Pt. 3: Simon Kim on Breaking Steakhouse Rules, Redefining Fried Chicken, and Going Global!!

Korean-American fusion cuisine and cultural identityRestaurant concept development and market validationFundraising and capital raising for restaurant expansion
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Apr 21, 2026

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

Cooking competition show format design and evolutionReality television production logistics and crew managementFood media and food journalism career pathways
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Apr 7, 2026

James Beard Finalists Revealed: The Surprises, Snubs, and Secrets!!

James Beard Awards finalist selection process and criteriaGeographic regionalization in culinary awards judgingCaribbean and Afro-Caribbean cuisine market trends
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Apr 13, 2026

The Ruth’s Chris-Chili’s Dress Code Feud, Michelin’s Identity Crisis, and Wonton Lasagna!!

Restaurant Dress Code PoliciesMichelin Guide US Market ExpansionFine Dining vs Casual Dining Positioning
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Jan 26, 2026

Super Bowl Snacks, Burger Hype, and the Internet’s Case Against Opening a Restaurant!!

Super Bowl entertaining and viral snack recipesRestaurant ownership economics and profitability challengesPost-COVID restaurant industry pressures and labor costs
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Feb 2, 2026

Byron Gomez on Burger King Beginnings, Life After Top Chef, and Meeting Michelin Expectations!!

Michelin Star Restaurant ManagementKitchen Leadership and MentorshipTime Management Systems in Fine Dining
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Feb 9, 2026

Valentine’s Day Romance vs Reality and Falling Head-Over-Heels for Food!!

Valentine's Day restaurant operations and special menu strategyRestaurant staffing and labor management during seasonal demand spikesChef-employee relationship dynamics and career transitions
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