
Padma Takes On Top Chef, Judging Secrets, and the Evolution of Food TV!!
From The Chef's Cut
Published 3/2/2026
Cooking competition shows are heating up this week as Padma Lakshmi’s new show (America’s Culinary Cup) takes on Top Chef. Adrienne and Joe debate which format will win out, and whether or not the Culinary Cup will capture our attention. In this episode, we discuss: The new ACC format and fine…
