Back on the Menu: Kristen Kish Dishes It All (First Guest Episode Re-Release)

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. 🔗 Follow the Hosts & Guest: 👩‍🍳 Kristen Kish:⁠ @kristenlkish⁠ 👩‍🍳 Adrienne Cheatham:⁠ @chefadriennecheatham⁠ 👨‍🍳 Joe Flamm:⁠ @insta.flamm