Our Spicy Takes On The New York Times Top 100 Restaurants & A New Show Launch for Food and History Lovers!!
5/18/202632 min
The New York Times released their list of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City, and people are in their feelings about it. Arienne and Joe sit down to give their thoughts on the backlash, what they did and didn't like about the list, and why former Chef’s Cut guest Ligaya Mishan deserves some grace. In this episode, we also discuss: Budget restaurants vs. fine dining and how to properly compare them The biggest NYC restaurants that didn’t make the list (Gramercy Tavern, Per Se, etc.) Kabawa at number one and the ascent of afro-caribbean cuisine Some of their favorite NYC dining spots that you should try The inclusion of street food and a debate about what actually counts as a “real” restaurant Adrienne announces the newest podcast to join the Chef’s Cut family: Eating History (and our new season all about the history of pizza) Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm
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First 90 secondsAdrienne Cheatham· Host0:00
[gentle music] Today on The Chef's Cut, Joe and I are talking about the controversial New York Times list of the 100 best restaurants in New York City that just came out. We're starting with what people are saying about our previous guest, chief food critic Ligaya Mishan, and her picks.
Joe Flamm· Host0:30
It makes more sense if you almost read it in no particular order.
Adrienne Cheatham· Host0:35
And what has people all in their feelings about this list?
Joe Flamm· Host0:38
They ask the question, "Well, what is a restaurant?"
Adrienne Cheatham· Host0:41
Right. We also have an exciting announcement about the newest companion to The Chef's Cut podcast family. Our little company is growing, and we wanna hear from you, Chef's Cut Nation. Head to the comments and share your list of the top restaurants in your city. And while you're at it, be sure to subscribe and rate and review wherever you get your pods because it really does help.
Joe Flamm· Host1:03
[gentle music] We are back with more breaking news- Woo ... from, from the news desk, from New York. [laughs] From your, from, from your home- Yes ... this week.
Adrienne Cheatham· Host1:19
Yes.
Joe Flamm· Host1:19
Uh, so friend of the pod, uh, Ligaya- Yes ... in the news again.
Adrienne Cheatham· Host1:25
Chief food critic for The New York Times.
Joe Flamm· Host1:27
Chief food critic for The New York Times