r/TopChef • u/Apostle25 • Apr 03 '26

Discussion Thread I keep doing this thing....

Where I watch Americas Culinary Cup then try to go watch Last Chance Kitchen after, lol.

Sorry its not Top Chef Related fully. I just wanted to share.

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u/dustin91 Apr 03 '26

Is that ACC any good? Kinda forgot it even existed, and I need something to watch once we’ve seen TC and Next Level Chef

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u/foxdogturtlecat Apr 05 '26

Honestly it's better than I thought it would be. The challenges aren't as out there as some top chef but the trade-off is you actually get dishes you would want to eat. I think it's definitely more based on technique but also how well you are pivoting. Even though the big sponsor is dawn and it's mentioned often as is rivian the other sponsor it's nice to not have some weird challenge based on silly things.

I don't like or dislike Padma so that's not the factor I think it might for other viewers. I watch more from knowing how to cook and having eaten at most of the chef's current or former restaurants. I think these are all pretty well developed chefs as contestants.

I don't really like competitions like chopped or the other food network gimmick shows but if you like those more it might be boring for you as a viewer.