The Chef’s Cut Podcast

Life Beyond the Pass

Each week on the Chef’s Cut, Top Chef alums Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm share hilarious behind the scenes kitchen stories and food tips that make you look like a culinary hero. 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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Adrienne Cheatham

Adrienne Cheatham is a New York-based chef, author, and television personality known for her bold, culture-driven approach to food. A veteran of Le Bernardin and Red Rooster Harlem, she was the runner-up on Top Chef Season 15 and later returned as a guest judge.

Her debut cookbook, Sunday Best, was nominated for a James Beard Award. A regular Food Network judge, Adrienne has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and USA Today, using every platform to explore the connection between food, identity, and community.

Joe Flamm

Joe Flamm is a Chicago-based chef, restaurateur, and television personality. He is a veteran of some of the city’s most prominent and Michelin-starred kitchens, and winner of Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15.

In 2022, Joe became Culinary Director of Day Off Group, taking over the food program at the group’s first restaurant, BLVD Steakhouse, while continuing to oversee all aspects of his debut restaurant Rose Mary. Joe and Day Off Group opened il Carciofo, a Roman Italian concept in December 2024, and Bar Tutto, an all-day Italian café and restaurant, in December 2025.