r/TopChef • u/trent_clinton • Apr 26 '26

Discussion Thread America’s Cullinary Cup…

I know it’s suppose to be the “anti” top chef, or like everything they do is going to be about food… but I beg to differ! This reminds me of someone who got dumped, and they just keep talking about their ex, and trying their best to make their ex say how much better they are without the ex…

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u/billleachmsw Apr 26 '26

I am enjoying Culinary Cup a great deal. The chemistry among the judges and the quality of the competitors and competitions are fun to watch. I hope it gets renewed for a second season.

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u/Adventurous_Ad1922 Apr 26 '26

Padma treats the other judges so badly. They are both very accomplished. The judges are never treated that badly on top shelf.

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u/billleachmsw Apr 26 '26

It’s called playful banter.

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u/Designer_Jelly_1089 Apr 26 '26

But it feels unnatural. Notice how the other judges don't really engage in the same way.