Live from the 2025 James Beard Awards with Stephanie Izard
In this episode recorded live from The Chef's Cut launch party at BLVD Steakhouse in Chicago, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flam invite celebrity chef Stephanie Izard (Top Chef, Girl and the Goat) to tell us what it’s really like to win a James Beard award. Plus, we also discuss:
Which is more memorable: winning Top Chef or a James Beard Award
Stephanie’s impact on the Chicago food scene
What it’s like to be at a James Beard after party (and the secret to having the best time)
Harder challenge: innovation in food or beverage?
Earliest memories from Girl and the Goat (including some questionable outfits)
A recap of the biggest winners from the 2025 James Beard awards
Follow Stephanie: @stephanieizard
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Kristen Kish Dishes It All
Adrienne and Joe welcome their first guest, chef Kristen Kish, onto the podcast to talk about their favorite Top Chef memories, coming up in the Chicago food scene, and some juicy food headlines. In this ep we also discuss:
Kitchen mentorship (with an assist from the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy)
Adrienne, Joe, and Kristen’s earliest memories of one another
The Charlie Trotter pop up everyone's talking about
Fork It or Forget It: Raspberry Espresso
Tom Colicchio’s secret Top Chef finale tradition
Kristen’s Walk In Confession about her worst kitchen mistake
Burning Foie gras and forgetting to buy meat
Kristen’s memoir Accidentally on Purpose
Follow Kristen: @kristenlkish
Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham
Follow Joe: @insta.flammy
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Top Chef Reunion: Adrienne & Joe Talk TV, Tofu, and Friendship
Chefs Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm debut their brand new podcast with conversation about how they went from being Top Chef finalists together to becoming co-hosts and real world friends. In this episode we also discuss:
Gregory Gourdet’s bold return to NYC
Padma’s new cooking show and how much the winner will receive
Review Review: People who complain about sunshine
Fork It or Forget It: Pickle Lemonade + NYT talking Caesar Salad & French Fries
Joe’s story about tofu in a wok almost taking off his eyebrows
Adrienne’s horror story about a Brillo Pad that made it all the way to the dining room
Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham
Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
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Introducing: The Chef's Cut
Each week, Top Chef alums Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm give you a seat at their table as they have hilarious, vulnerable, and oftentimes messy conversations with other chefs, restaurateurs, celebrities and friends about what it means to build something bigger than yourself.
New episodes out every Tuesday
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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