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In this episode of The Chef’s Cut, recorded live from the 2025 James Beard Awards launch party at BLVD Steakhouse in Chicago, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flam sit down with celebrity chef Stephanie Izard (Top Chef, Girl and the Goat) to talk about what it’s really like to win a James Beard Award.
🎙️ Topics covered in this episode include:
Is it more memorable to win Top Chef or a James Beard Award?
Stephanie’s lasting impact on the Chicago restaurant scene
Behind the scenes at a James Beard Awards after party — and how to have the best time
Which is tougher: innovating food or beverages in today’s industry?
Stephanie’s earliest memories from Girl and the Goat (including some wild outfit choices!)
A full recap of the 2025 James Beard Awards winners
Stephanie: @stephanieizard
Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham
Joe: @insta.flamm
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In this episode of The Chef’s Cut, recorded live from the 2025 James Beard Awards launch party at BLVD Steakhouse in Chicago, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Joe Flam sit down with celebrity chef Stephanie Izard (Top Chef, Girl and the Goat) to talk about what it’s really like to win a James Beard Award.
🎙️ Topics covered in this episode include:
Is it more memorable to win Top Chef or a James Beard Award?
Stephanie’s lasting impact on the Chicago restaurant scene
Behind the scenes at a James Beard Awards after party — and how to have the best time
Which is tougher: innovating food or beverages in today’s industry?
Stephanie’s earliest memories from Girl and the Goat (including some wild outfit choices!)
A full recap of the 2025 James Beard Awards winners
Stephanie: @stephanieizard
Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham
Joe: @insta.flamm
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