The Chef's Cut

The Super Bowl is just over a week away so Adrienne and Joe try the latest viral snack, Reverse Jalapeño Poppers. They also debate some of your favorite Super Bowl snacks and traditions (ranch or blue cheese?) before the big game arrives. Plus, we discuss:


A listener’s “Salted” Take: Is it ever worth taking a special trip just to try a new burger?


We respond to the latest viral video that tells people never to open a restaurant


Is it harder than ever to open a restaurant? Still worth the trouble?


Adrienne’s Walk In Confession involves measuring incorrectly and failing to wash the herbs

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Adrienne and Joe are joined by acclaimed Chef Michael Anthony to talk about his time at the iconic Gramercy Tavern, and what he hopes to achieve at his new restaurant, Lex Yard at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Plus, we discuss:


His biggest mistake after taking over the kitchen at Gramercy Tavern


The most exciting things about launching at the Waldorf Astoria and why its history is so important


His journey from Indiana to Japan, then to France, and finally to New York City


What it means to have “courage” in the kitchen and whether or not the industry has gotten too soft (hint: it hasn’t)


Reinventing and updating the Waldorf Salad


Fork It or Forget It: Skyline Chili (compliments of Michael's hometown)


Walk In Confession: Mike finds an emergency hire and somehow doesn’t live to regret it

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Adrienne and Joe are back in the new year and tell us all about their biggest goals for what lies ahead, including TV hosting aspirations and building more community among local chefs. Plus, we discuss:


The most controversial Michelin star upgrades (and downgrades) among major American restaurants 


Why it means so much to get one or more Michelin stars and how it impacts a restaurant


A surprising stat about just how many black chefs have (and have not) received a Michelin star


Fork It or Forget It: Adrienne baked the viral phyllo dough cake


Walk In Confession: Joe’s grueling wait to find out if he got his first Michelin star

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It’s a new year, so we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes of The Chef’s Cut. Award-winning chef Kristen Kish joins hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm for a deep, fun, and unfiltered conversation about her Top Chef memories, Chicago food roots, and the biggest lessons from the kitchen. In this episode, they dive into:


The power of kitchen mentorship, featuring the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy


Kristen, Adrienne, and Joe’s first impressions and early memories of one another


The buzz around the Charlie Trotter tribute pop-up event


A new round of Fork It or Forget It featuring Raspberry Espresso


Tom Colicchio’s hidden tradition from the Top Chef finale


Kristen’s shocking Walk-In Confession about her worst kitchen mistake


Burning foie gras, forgetting meat, and other culinary disasters


Her honest journey writing "Accidentally on Purpose," her personal memoir

🎧 Whether you're a Top Chef fan, an aspiring chef, or love insider food stories — this episode is packed with flavor, failure, and fun.

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👩‍🍳 Kristen Kish:⁠ @kristenlkish⁠

👩‍🍳 Adrienne Cheatham:⁠ @chefadriennecheatham⁠

👨‍🍳 Joe Flamm:⁠ @insta.flamm

🎙️ We’re throwing it back to our first ever episode of The Chef’s Cut, as Adrienne and Joe dive into everything from food industry headlines to hilarious kitchen horror stories, including:


🍽️ Gregory Gourdet’s bold return to NYC’s dining scene


📺 Padma Lakshmi’s new cooking show—and how much the winner actually takes home


😂 Review Review: People who complain about sunshine


🥒 Fork It or Forget It: Pickle Lemonade + NYT’s hot take on Caesar Salad & French Fries


🔥 Joe’s tofu-in-a-wok story (spoiler: it nearly took off his eyebrows)


😱 Adrienne’s unforgettable Brillo Pad disaster that made it to the dining room

💬 Tune in for this fun, unfiltered, and flavorful conversation between two Top Chef stars turned podcast co-hosts.

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