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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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- 6 days ago52 min
Top Chefs’ Pantry Must-Haves: What’s Worth Buying and What Isn’t
Adrienne and Joe break down how to build a high-quality, high-utility pantry, spotlighting the versatile staples worth keeping stocked, and the overrated ingredients taking up valuable space. In this episode, we also discuss: Essential vinegars, everyday cooking oils, and picking a dependable olive oil Shelf-stable workhorses: the best canned chickpeas, tomatoes, rice, and pasta Jarred flavor boosters, including anchovies and giardiniera Secret weapon ingredients: dashi, shio koji, and clarified butter Overrated pantry items to toss immediately, from truffle oil to pre-ground pepper Pricy ingredients people buy but rarely use, like saffron, vanilla beans, and showpiece oils Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- 1 weeks ago40 min
A Day in the Life of a Private Chef!!
Adrienne and Joe pull back the curtain on what a day in the life of a private chef work actually looks like, cutting through the social media romance to expose the real grind of scheduling, travel, client management, and constant prep. In this episode, we also discuss: Navigating a priority-based calendar where you have to meet the client’s needs The daily New York routine, last-minute plan changes, and private chef communication Pantry management, rotating staples, and keeping cellars stocked across multiple homes The reality of cooking on the road, feeding household staff, and training local teams abroad Why the core restaurant rule still applies: get ahead, stay ahead Why relationships, reputation, and professionalism matter just as much as cooking skill Myth-busting private chef life: chef whites, cooking freedom, and how much time is actually spent at the stove Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- 2 weeks ago41 min
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 discuss: Why glass cutting boards, cheap pan sets, and vintage grill tongs belong in the bin Whetstones vs. electric sharpeners (and the truth about rolling sharpeners) Carbon steel vs. nonstick: choosing the right sauté pan for your kitchen Heavy-duty metal vs. silicone: finding tongs that actually grip High-powered food processors and where the Magic Bullet fits in Instant-read meat thermometers vs. frustrating app-dependent probes Quick-fire verdicts on oven mitts, immersion blenders, garlic presses, and air fryers Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- 3 weeks ago32 min
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 episode, we also discuss: How excellent the $1.50 hot dogs and pizza at Costco really are A review of the new chicken strips, and the controversial chicken bake The story behind the wholesale giant’s success How Costco quietly adapts its local inventory to match regional demographics The best food items and prices, from a chef's perspective Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- Aug 17, 202638 min
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 ownership of your story. In this episode, we also discuss: Navigating the intense anxiety and public perception of competition television Diana’s approach to Mexican cuisine: history, tradition, and innovation Regional Mexican food divides: Chicago, Texas, California, New York, and Mexico The creative process: mastering classic ingredients before reinventing them A quick-fire food round on tacos, chiles, onions, and large-scale service Walk-In Confession: Confronting sexism early in her career and standing up to kitchen intimidation Follow Diana: @dianalache Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- Aug 10, 202628 min
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 future of menus. In this episode, we also discuss: How shifting appetites change what we order, not how often How GLP-1s work and influence habits The demand for smaller portions and higher protein Who adapts faster: fast-casual or fine dining? Fewer desserts, less booze, and the mocktail boom Lessons from past diet trends like Atkins and Paleo Why feeling healthier might actually increase dining out How restaurants survive by constantly adapting Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- Aug 3, 202632 min
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 yourself on the line. In this special compilation episode, we cover: Kristen Kish’s freezer-mopping disaster and a family meal fryer spill Dan Barber’s improvised fix for an order of overcooked lamb Gail Simmons’s on-set injury and bouncing back for the camera Maneet Chauhan rebuilding a collapsed wedding cake under extreme pressure Sam Kass’s disastrous sauce-cart spill in Vienna Joe’s brutal kitchen knife injury while butchering a pig Adrienne’s extremely salty bread-baking accident Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
- Jul 27, 202631 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
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