Episode Details

Viral Chef Eli Sussman joins Adrienne and Joe to talk about how he became a hero to line cooks everywhere. They discuss his relatable kitchen humor, how he gained such a large and devoted social media following, and why certain things are true no matter what restaurant you work in. In this episode, we discuss:

• Eli’s biggest lessons from opening (and closing) restaurants, including gertrude's in Brooklyn

• Eli’s upcoming satire book – and the shortcomings of the self-help industry

• Learning the ropes as a chef (and how to manage a team)

• The mistakes all restaurant owners make when they’re new

• Hosting a show at the James Beard awards

• Turn and Burn: Sandwich bread, too many knives, and fine dining snobbery

• Walk In Confession: Eli’s biggest regret and the story of his Samesa chain of restaurants

Follow Eli: @thesussmans

Follow the show: @chefscutpod

Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham 

Follow Joe: @insta.flamm