Why burnt out 'Top Chef' Padma Lakshmi lit up 'America's Culinary Cup'

Culinary · 2026-03-03T16:54:30.000Z

"Burnt out" Padma Lakshmi created and hosts CBS' cooking competition "America's Culinary Cup" after leaving "Top Chef." The $1 million prize helped.

"Burnt out" Padma Lakshmi created and hosts CBS' cooking competition "America's Culinary Cup" after leaving "Top Chef." The $1 million prize helped. Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/03/03/top-chef-padma-lakshmi-americas-culinary-cup/88720764007/