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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Erick Williams on His Chef Journey, Making Great Food and the Business of Restaurants
Adrienne and Joe are back for another episode of The Chef’s Cut, and this time they’re joined by longtime friend and James Beard award winning chef Erick Williams. They find out how he came to be one of the most respected chefs in Chicago, including what brought him to the kitchen at Virtue Restaurant in Hyde Park. Plus, we discuss:
Review Review: Takeout complaints at Virtue (spoiler: they don’t do takeout at Virtue)
The worst customer behavior Erick has had to endure at his new establishment, Cantina Rosa
Walk-In Confession: A last-minute steak run gone (almost) horribly wrong
Erick’s work as a mentor for young chefs and leadership for growing restaurants
The people and experiences that changed his trajectory as a chef
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Missy Robbins on Michelin Stars, Salt v Sugar, and Her Billions Cameo
Hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm are joined by Missy Robbins (Lilia, Missi) to talk about her ascent into becoming a Michelin star chef and James Beard Award winner. Plus, we cover:
The importance of a caring mentor and impact of Tony Manuano (Spiaggia, Top Chef Masters) on Missy and Joe’s careers
Fork It or Forget It: Seafood and cheese
Missy's journey through various kitchens and her approach to restaurant design
One-Star Guest Behavior: booking a small party and showing up with a large group
Missy’s nightmare moment on Top Chef masters (watch your fingers)
Walk-In Confessions: Switching out sugar for salt on dessert
Missy's cameo on the TV show Billions and her thoughts on acting.
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Adrienne and Joe on Culinary Travel, One-Star Diner Drama, and the Raw Milk Debate
We’re back with another episode of The Chef’s Cut featuring hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm, who tell us exactly how chefs plan their trips around food, including their favorite dining spots and the importance of leaving room for spontaneous culinary adventures. Plus, we discuss:
Fork It or Forget It: Raw Milk edition (featuring some unpasteurized opinions)
The latest NYT restaurant review and challenging stereotypes about high end cuisine
One-Star Guest Behavior: Adrienne shares a story of poor restaurant etiquette – is it time to start letting restaurants review diners too?
Walk-In Confessions: Joe recounts a harrowing kitchen mishap
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Chef Eric Adjepong on Food TV, Skipping The Bear and His Wildest Kitchen Mistake
Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong joins hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm to dive deep into the realities of food television, leadership in the kitchen, and the secrets behind surviving the restaurant world.
🔥 In this episode:
The mentors who shaped Eric’s culinary journey
Lessons from working with Bobby Flay
Why top chefs struggle to cook at home
Navigating personality clashes and communication styles
The challenge of handling bad reviews with grace
Why Eric still hasn’t watched The Bear
His biggest kitchen fail involving onions and dessert 😅
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Joe: @insta.flamm
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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