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Padma Lakshmi Talks Creating Cooking Competition "America's Culinary Cup"

Padma Lakshmi, returning as host and executive producer, debuts America's Culinary Cup on CBS with 16 chefs competing for a $1 million prize.
Lakshmi created the series to honor chefs after COVID-19 hardships and pursued a new direction shortly after leaving Top Chef in 2023, meeting with CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach.
Judges Michael Cimarusti, three-Michelin-star chef, and Wylie Dufresne, molecular gastronomy pioneer, join Padma Lakshmi on a New York City–inspired communal kitchen set where 16 chefs compete head-to-head, eliminating four in Episode 1.
Chefs must make strategic decisions and form alliances, borrowing DNA from Survivor, while Lakshmi insists on fairness and judges base choices on fine details like a pinch of salt.
Community events include D�vila hosting a watch party at Mi Tocaya on March 11, where she recently raised over $115,000 to help more than 120 families with $800 grocery certificates.

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Padma Lakshmi talks creating cooking competition "America's Culinary Cup"

TV host and food expert Padma Lakshmi, the creator and executive producer of the new CBS series, “America’s Culinary Cup,” speaks to “CBS Mornings” about creating the cooking competition and how it’s different from other shows. Featured Iran War Texas Primary Results 2026 World Cup Men’s College Basketball Conference Tournaments Follow Us On YouTube Facebook Instagram X Privacy Privacy Policy California Notice Your Privacy Choices Terms of Use M…

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Decorated Denver chef among contestants in new TV cooking competition

"America's Culinary Cup," the latest production by Padma Lakshmi of "Top Chef" fame features 16 chefs and a $1 million cash prize, including Denver's Michael Diaz de Leon.

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