Padma Lakshmi To Host New Culinary Competition ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ On CBS
Top chefs set to battle it out in groundbreaking format with culinary icon at the helm
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CBS is cooking up something special with culinary icon Padma Lakshmi at the helm of an exciting new competition show. The network has announced “America’s Culinary Cup,” a first-of-its-kind culinary competition that will feature the nation’s most decorated chefs battling for supremacy.
The announcement came via CBS’s Instagram, where they shared Lakshmi’s promotional image for the upcoming series. The post’s caption promises viewers “a seat at the table” for what appears to be an ambitious new addition to the competitive cooking show landscape.
What We Know About ‘America’s Culinary Cup’
While specific details about the competition format remain under wraps, the show appears poised to differentiate itself from the crowded field of cooking competitions. The involvement of “the nation’s most decorated chefs” suggests this won’t be an amateur cook-off but rather a showcase of established culinary talent.
The promotional image shows Lakshmi in an elegant setting, suggesting the show will maintain the sophisticated approach to food that has become her trademark throughout her television career.
Padma’s Culinary Empire Expands
This new CBS venture adds another impressive credit to Lakshmi’s extensive portfolio in food media. The model-turned-culinary authority is perhaps best known for her longtime hosting role on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” where she has helped discover and showcase culinary talent since 2006.
Lakshmi also created and hosted the critically acclaimed Hulu series “Taste the Nation,” which explored the diverse immigrant food cultures that shape American cuisine. While that show will not be returning for new seasons, Lakshmi recently announced that she’s releasing a cookbook based on the series titled “Padma’s All American.”
In a recent Instagram post about the cookbook, she wrote, “This book is a love letter – to the people who create and evolve American cuisine every day, and to the foods that give America its vibrant palate.” She added that the book “chronicles my time on the road during Taste the Nation, interpreting each dish so you can experience the breadth of flavors from across the country in the comfort of your own kitchen.”
A Celebrated Culinary Voice
According to her Wikipedia page, Padma Lakshmi has built a multifaceted career that spans food, television, modeling, and writing. Born in India and raised partly in the United States, Lakshmi’s name fittingly means “lotus” in Sanskrit, as she recently shared with followers.
Beyond her television work, Lakshmi has authored several cookbooks, including “Easy Exotic” and “Tangy, Tart, Hot and Sweet.” She’s also been an outspoken advocate for women’s health, particularly regarding endometriosis, a condition she has personally battled.
What To Expect From ‘America’s Culinary Cup’
While CBS has yet to release a premiere date or detailed format for the show, Lakshmi’s involvement signals a commitment to culinary excellence. Her expertise across various food traditions and her sharp critical eye will likely shape the competition’s focus and standards.
The use of the term “cup” in the title evokes thoughts of prestigious competitions like the America’s Cup sailing race or the World Cup in soccer, suggesting this might be a high-stakes tournament-style competition with elimination rounds leading to a grand champion.
Lakshmi’s Current Projects
While fans await more details about “America’s Culinary Cup,” Lakshmi remains busy with multiple projects. Her upcoming cookbook is available for pre-order, and she recently shared a quick preview of nearly every recipe it contains in a 60-second Instagram video.
Beyond food, Lakshmi has been sharing glimpses of her other interests with followers, including her skincare routine and her longtime hobby of creating personal perfumes. “Perhaps a lesser-known fact about me is that I’ve been making perfume for myself since my 20s!” she revealed in a recent post.
With Padma Lakshmi’s proven track record in food television and her deep understanding of diverse culinary traditions, “America’s Culinary Cup” has all the ingredients to become a standout entry in the competitive cooking show genre. Food enthusiasts will certainly want to save their seat at this table when the show premieres.
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