Why ‘Top Chef’ Padma Lakshmi dove into CBS’ ‘America’s Culinary Cup’
March 3, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ET Padma Lakshmi is bringing serious beef to “America’s Culinary Cup.” It’s not just the impressive 250-pound-plus hanging sides of meat featured in Episode 2 of the CBS prime-time cooking competition, premiering Wednesday, March 4 (9:30 ET/PT). Show creator and host Lakshmi, 55, ensured a full enchilada $1 million grand … Read more