Culinary Beginnings & Kitchen Confessions: Rhubarb, Raw Salmon, and Real Talk with Adrienne Cheatham & Joe Flamm

In the latest episode of The Chef's Cut, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flamm share how they got their start as chefs — and the paths that brought them to New York and Chicago.

They dive into:

• Big debate: Is rhubarb ever worth the trouble?

• Why they both love Le Creuset (how could you not?)

• The challenges of transitioning from culinary school to a real working kitchen

• A brutal one-star review from someone who didn’t even eat at the restaurant

• Adrienne’s honest confession: the time she accidentally sent out raw salmon

This episode blends humor, honesty, and behind-the-line insight from two acclaimed chefs.

🔗 Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham

🔗 Follow Joe: @insta.flamm