The Next Iron Chef - Discussion Thread (Sundays 9/8 C - Starts 10/07/07)
10-07-07, 08:16 PM
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The Next Iron Chef - Discussion Thread (Sundays 9/8 C - Starts 10/07/07)
Since I don't think that this thread will garner much attention, I think that this thread will suffice for the entire season.
Anyway... here's the description:
Here are the chefs...
Anyway... here's the description:
This October, Food Network cranks up the burners–and the stakes–in Kitchen Stadium with The Next Iron Chef, a new reality show that will award one chef with the world's most coveted culinary title: Iron Chef.
Eight top chefs from around the country will compete to join the ranks of Mario Batali, Cat Cora, Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto and be launched into instant fame.
Eight top chefs from around the country will compete to join the ranks of Mario Batali, Cat Cora, Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto and be launched into instant fame.
- John Besh defeated Mario Batali in Battle Andouille
- Chris Cosentino lost to Mario Batali in Battle Garlic
- Jill Davie has never battled in Kitchen Stadium
- Traci Des Jardins defeated Mario Batali in Battle Shrimp
- Gavin Kayson has never battled in Kitchen Stadium
- Morou Ouatarra lost to Bobby Flay in Battle Frozen Peas
- Aaron Sanchez had a draw against Masaharu Morimoto in Battle Black Bass
- Michael Symon lost to Masaharu Morimoto in Battle Asparagus
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10-07-07, 08:51 PM
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Episode 1: Speed and Artistry
Episode Description: Alton Brown and the Chairman greet the contestants who wish to be the Next Iron Chef. After they explore their surroundings (the Culinary Institute of America), they are given their first two tests.
Test 1: Speed
Winner:
Test 2: Artistry
Winner:
Eliminated
Test 1: Speed
Spoiler:
Winner:
Spoiler:
Test 2: Artistry
Spoiler:
Winner:
Spoiler:
Eliminated
Spoiler:
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10-07-07, 09:50 PM
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Thanks for starting the thread, Goldberg. My $$$ is on Besh. I saw the episode where he beat Batali and I also saw him win a Food Network seafood challenge. He seems like the real deal and he never seems to get flustered in the kitchen. It would be nice if Food Network would bring in some fans or air conditioners for the rest of the season. Watching chefs, even highly skilled ones, sweat into food is quite unappetizing!
10-07-07, 10:03 PM
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I'll see your "sweat into food" and throw in "bleeding on food" too. 
Besh is my early favorite too... second to Sanchez (he's cocky) and Cosentino (he's just plain cool).
They had Besh's battle on before the premiere (coincidence?) and it's one of the best ones. I would have loved to have been a judge on that particular ep.
Besh is my early favorite too... second to Sanchez (he's cocky) and Cosentino (he's just plain cool).
They had Besh's battle on before the premiere (coincidence?) and it's one of the best ones. I would have loved to have been a judge on that particular ep.
10-07-07, 10:29 PM
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I thought it was good, even though they clearly ripped off the format of Top Chef. Do we know if there are going to be 5 Iron Chefs after this, or is one of them leaving? I heard rumors that Mario Batali was out at Food Network.
10-07-07, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sharbhund
Do we know if there are going to be 5 Iron Chefs after this, or is one of them leaving? I heard rumors that Mario Batali was out at Food Network.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...3568545&page=1
The network has decided to stop airing "Molto Mario," the program Batali began hosting a decade ago but which despite regular reruns has not been in production for nearly three years, a Food Network spokeswoman told ABCNEWS.com. Batali will, however, continue to appear on "Iron Chef America."
10-08-07, 12:50 AM
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Just watched it. I don't mind that it has a very similar format to Top Chef, and in fact I thought this show was more entertaining, and felt faster paced. Much more focus on the cooking and what goes into each dish, and less focus on outside drama.
Definitely hope they figure out how to deal with the heat, because the excessive sweating was a big turn off.
Also, I agree that Besh is easily the early favorite.
Definitely hope they figure out how to deal with the heat, because the excessive sweating was a big turn off.
Also, I agree that Besh is easily the early favorite.
10-08-07, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldberg74
He'll still be around ICAmerica:
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...3568545&page=1
He's moving to PBS to help develop some shows over there.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...3568545&page=1
He's moving to PBS to help develop some shows over there.
10-14-07, 09:19 PM
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Episode 2: Simplicity and Innovation (10/14/07)
Test 3: Simplicity
Winner
Test 4: Innovation
Winner
Eliminated:
Next week's ep looks good... but two chefs will be eliminated.
Spoiler:
Winner
Spoiler:
Test 4: Innovation
Spoiler:
Winner
Spoiler:
Eliminated:
Spoiler:
Next week's ep looks good... but two chefs will be eliminated.
10-14-07, 10:30 PM
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Now that Davie is gone, the Kitchen Stadium is nothing but a sausage fest!
I still think that Besh is the strongest and am rooting for him to take the prize.
I still think that Besh is the strongest and am rooting for him to take the prize.
10-15-07, 01:26 AM
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Another good episode. Really tough elimination challenge, IMO! I really don't see the point of it though, as I've only seen a couple chefs on ICA actually use most of that stuff (other than the immersion circulator), and those were generally challengers, including Chef Dufresne, who showed them what the different chemicals did.
It's too bad both women were eliminated in the first 2 shows though
It's too bad both women were eliminated in the first 2 shows though
10-15-07, 09:45 AM
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Good episode. Chef Davie deserved to go. Chef Kaysen will be one of the next to go.
Either Chef Symon or Chef Ouatarra will also be eliminated next week.
I think either Chef Besh or Chef Cosentino will win.
Either Chef Symon or Chef Ouatarra will also be eliminated next week.
I think either Chef Besh or Chef Cosentino will win.
10-26-07, 08:56 PM
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Episode 3: Resourcefullness (10/21/07)
Test 5: Resourcefulness
Basically, it was a chance to screw each other over and there were some good screw overs.
In the end...
Eliminated (Double Elimination):
Basically, it was a chance to screw each other over and there were some good screw overs.
In the end...
Eliminated (Double Elimination):
Spoiler:
10-26-07, 09:20 PM
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Thanks for bumping the thread. I like the remaining 4 cheftestants(I'm still rooting for Besh though). I'm really getting sick of all 3 of the judges, but I always seem to tire of the judges on all of these type of shows. This week should be good-they are off to Munich and Paris. Hopefully the weather will be cooler so we don't have to endure watching anymore sweating into the food!
10-29-07, 04:08 AM
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From the beginning, I've felt that Besh and Symon were the ones to beat, and are the only two I'd want to watch on Iron Chef, so I'm happy that it looks like one of those two will win. I just can't see Cosentino winning it all.
And I really dislike the two male judges... the woman seems alright, but the other two seem way too fussy and uptight.
Only think I would have like to see on tonights airplane challenge would have been that the food was also served on the plane (like Top Chef)
And I really dislike the two male judges... the woman seems alright, but the other two seem way too fussy and uptight.
Only think I would have like to see on tonights airplane challenge would have been that the food was also served on the plane (like Top Chef)
10-29-07, 10:06 AM
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Only think I would have like to see on tonights airplane challenge would have been that the food was also served on the plane (like Top Chef)
11-06-07, 12:31 AM
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Anyone besides me still watching this? As I hoped, Besh and Symon are the final 2, who will have their epic head to head showdown in Kitchen Stadium next week! Should be good, as both are fantastic personalities to watch, and have the cooking skills to match.
11-06-07, 12:36 AM
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I'm still watching. I think Besh has this thing wrapped up. Symon is good, but Besh has always seemed like a more relaxed chef who is willing to try new things and knows how to accomplish that as well.
11-06-07, 02:13 AM
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Yeah, I'm hoping Besh wins. I like both guys, but I think Besh will work out better as an Iron Chef. I do miss Wolfgang Puck tho, I always felt he was the one AIC that really thought outside of the box.
11-10-07, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweet Baby James
Possible winner revealed-
Spoiler:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show..._53189,00.html
Spoiler:
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11-11-07, 04:53 PM
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Having eaten at one of Michael Symon's restaurants a few times, and watching his live cooking demonstrations often on local tv- I am definitely pulling for him. Just a really cool guy who will ultimately be more entertaining to watch than John Besh. I just find Besh to be a bit too cocky and pretentious for my tastes (and I already get my fill of that by watching Bobby Flay.)
Yesterday was the "Fabulous Food Show" in Cleveland. Giada and Alton did live cooking demonstrations, and both mentioned the competition coyly. As you wandered around from booth to booth- you could overhear many people buzzing about who would win tonight. I heard more than one person who claimed to have inside knowledge of the winner.
Interestingly:
Yesterday was the "Fabulous Food Show" in Cleveland. Giada and Alton did live cooking demonstrations, and both mentioned the competition coyly. As you wandered around from booth to booth- you could overhear many people buzzing about who would win tonight. I heard more than one person who claimed to have inside knowledge of the winner.
Interestingly:
Spoiler: