Summer Farmers Markets, Fine Dining Pop-Ups, and Mission Impossible: US Open Edition
As summer slowly comes to a close, Adrienne and Joe share some of their favorite flavor combinations that signal fall is just around the corner. Farmer’s market, here we come! Plus, we discuss:
Fork It or Forget It: Whipped Honey Coffee
Review Review: Joe had the audacity to take his birthday off from work!
Line Check: Major fine dining restaurants like Alinea and Noma go on the road in their own versions of pop-up dining
Walk-In Confession: Joe tells us about the time he launched an entire restaurant at the US Open in just three days
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Chef Buddha Lo on Great Food in Tiny Kitchens, the Best Knives and Top Chef Topped with Caviar
Adrienne and Joe are back with another guest, and this week they’re joined by two-time Top Chef champion Buddha Lo. He fills them in on his latest culinary ambitions following the move of his home restaurant Huso into a bigger space (Michelin star incoming?). Plus, we discuss:
Fork It or Forget It: Caviar on Fried Chicken (and the latest in condiment mania)
Review Review: restaurant no-shows are a big no-no
Picking the right knife: suggestions from all three chefs for what you should buy
Mentor Moment: Buddha’s tough-love training as a young chef
Walk-In Confession (Top Chef Edition): Buddha tells us how to handle the heat even when your Top Chef dish is burning
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The Mother of All Condiments, French Dip Mania and a Travel Diva Chef Exposed
The World Condiment Cup has officially begun so Adrienne and Joe kick things off with the results from the first round. Which will move on to the next round: may, mustard, tzatziki, or hoisin sauce? Plus, we debate how 'mother sauces' play into condiment rankings. On this episode we also discuss:
Fork It or Forget It: French Dip Mania
Review Review: a Five-Star guest gets all the credit for his homegrown tomatoes and heartwarming positivity
“The Family Reunion” culinary event recap… which ambitious dish did Adrienne serve?
Mentor Moment: helping a chef level up (and network outside the restaurant)
Walk-In Confession (Vacation Edition): Joe admits to bringing a wide assortment of kitchen tools wherever he travels
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Chef Fariyal Abdullahi on Crack Burgers, Kitchen Fires and Ethiopian Food 101
Adrienne and Joe are joined by special guest and friend of the show, chef Fariyal Abdullahi. She fills us in on what it’s like to be the executive chef at one of the most sought-after restaurant reservations in New York City, Hav & Mar. Plus, we discuss:
Fork It or Forget It: Crack Burgers (yes this is a real trend)
LA vs. New York: Who holds the Ethiopian crown? (How about Washington DC)
Tips for dining out at an Ethiopian restaurant (and not getting too full)
Fariyal’s exhausting weekend at the 2025 James Beard Awards
Review Review: How do you get one-star before you even open your doors?
Women running the kitchen in fine dining
Walk-In Confession: Fariyal gets caught in a fire mishap and Adrienne finds herself in a cloud of smoke
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The Great Condiment Showdown, Joe’s Big Restaurant Gamble, and Major Food Influencer Controversy
This week of The Chef’s Cut kicks off with an important debate: which condiment in your fridge would come out on top in a battle of the bottles? They tell us which condiment ranks atop their own favorites, and throw it to the listeners to help build a bracket of champions. Plus, we discuss:
Fork It or Forget It: Dining al fresco
Whisk Takers: Joe tell us about the biggest career bet he made on himself
Line Check: Discussing the San Francisco chef who lost his job after calling out an influencer in his own restaurant
Walk-In Confession: Adrienne shares the story of her most successful kitchen prank
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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! New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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