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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 4:45 am
Since all of these chefs are very skillful, I am sure it is a challenge to think of ways to take them in new directions! I loved the science and technology in the last show too - Since I have downsized, I try to keep gadgetry to a minimum in my kitchen, but I would like to try some of those in a cooking class or like that -
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 5:31 am
boom.. the 2 women are gone.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 7:45 am
I was surprised by that Annie. I thought for sure a couple of the guys would go before both the women were gone. The Iron Chef America after this week's show was very entertaining with those 2 dudes battling against Cat Cora with the eggplant. I knew that Cat's record was only 2-2 so I always get a bit nervous about her but she pulled it out and it was so entertaining. I still cannot figure out if they are looking to replace one of the existing Iron Chefs or to add to their numbers.
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 7:59 am
I could be wrong, but I heard something about Mario Batali leaving Iron Chef America. The Food Network wanted him back, but at the same time wanted to get rid of Molto Mario. Mario said no way, it's either both shows or none, and they said none. This is just something I've heard third hand from someone who knows someone, and it could be wrong.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 8:24 am
I hope it's wrong but that's the vibe I've been getting as well. I like Mario.
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 3:01 pm
I went to look for info on Mario and here is the Wikipedia information.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Batali He's going to PBS and starting a show with Gwynneth Paltrow featuring Spanish cuisine.
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 3:36 am
I'm not looking at what you're all saying! But I just saw an advert while watching Top Chef (we are also weeks behind the States in this show, here in Canada) that The Next Iron Chef starts this Sunday night in Canada. Should I start a Canadian discussion thread, or should it be added to this one?
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Jodied75
Member
08-26-2004
| Monday, October 22, 2007 - 2:31 pm
I stopped reading above after October 8th - can there be a Canadian thread? I'm wondering if it should be attached or made seperate from this one, but I don't know how to create a sub-thread. I caught the premiere here in Canada last night - good show. I love how over the top the Chairman is and how Alton hosts - trying to put a spin of his own with the Chairman's antics! Oh yum, tripe Yuck - catfish truffle...I think I'll pass. Well, maybe not really. I'm willing to try anything as long as it's not poison.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 5:27 pm
JB will win this.
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Kiersten_love
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 10:05 pm
Nah, I am positive that Symon is going to win this over John Besh.
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Wowprincess
Member
09-04-2006
| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 - 12:10 am
At the beginning I thought Besh would win as well ... but have changed my mind. Symon has come on in recent weeks and is getting a lot more praise from the judges than Besh. I would rather Symon win myself. Besh is too full of himself - it's one of the reason I'm not a huge fan of Bobby Flay.
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Kiersten_love
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 - 1:30 am
I liked Symon since day one and thought exactly like you do Wowprincess. It seemed they were trying to get us to like Besh, with a back to back airing of him being in Iron Chef America the same night, lol. Anyway, I always felt and still do feel the same that Symon will win, I think he has been the most consistant and has gotten more praise from the judges since day one. Go Symon!!!!!
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 - 7:14 am
I just realized that at one time or another....all the chef's on this show had battled a chef on ICA. duh!
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 - 10:25 am
So which IC is leaving? Batalli? I don't see any of his shows anymore on Food Network either.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 - 8:22 pm
I missed the latest show so who left? Batelli is leaving to do at least one show on Bravo (?). Food Network wanted to cancel one of his shows but keep him as an Iron Chef, and he said all or nothing. Or at least that is what I have read - A HUGE loss as I LOVE him -
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 - 8:52 pm
From the link Gemma posted October 16: On September 5, 2007, the New York Post reported that Batali's contract with the Food Network would not be renewed, and that he would no longer be featured on its Iron Chef America series. The article further reported that Batali had decided not to make any further appearances on Iron Chef America because the network had cancelled his show, Molto Mario, which had been airing on Food Network since 1997[4]. A Food Network spokesperson confirmed to ABC News that Molto Mario, would no longer be aired, but said that "Mario Batali is still part of the Food Network family. Sometimes family members go off and do other things. We completely blessed his decision to go to PBS...He is still going to appear on Iron Chef America."[5] No new episodes of Molto Mario have been filmed since 2004, but the network continued airing re-runs over the ensuing three years.
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Thursday, November 08, 2007 - 6:48 am
I am rooting for Symon also, but for no other reason than Besh was rumored to be the sure winner from the get go...its the underdog thing I guess. Question: Although he is obviously a great chef...does Symon remind anyone else of their mechanic or the person who changes your oil at "Jiffy Lube"...lol Since day one, I have thought he looked more like a mechanic than a chef...no judging a book by its cover I guess...lol
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, November 09, 2007 - 5:13 pm
HELP! I missed the show Sunday - who had ot leave?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, November 09, 2007 - 5:24 pm
Cosentino left. They had to create a four course meal for the American Embassy in Paris. They had a list of shops to go to, and they had to create the quintessential American meal for the ambassador and some French culinary experts and their guests. It's been replaying periodically later at night so you should be able to catch the show before the finale. At this point I'm kinda hoping Symon wins. Only because I, too, thought Besh was a shoo in.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, November 09, 2007 - 5:41 pm
Thanx, Costa! I will try to catch rerun before the next show, but I am glad to be prepared if I don't!
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, November 09, 2007 - 6:42 pm
I popped in at the very beginning it felt like FN has Besh to win just because of the way he's been featured over the past year compared to the others. I will admit though that he has to be pretty decent. Out of all the ones who appeared as a challenger on Iron chef America (Micheal and Chris were challenges too) Besh was the only one to win against an Iron Chef. I like the intensity and passion of both. Chris would have made a bad Iron Chef. He was always yelling at the camera persons. Given the show, he'd have gone off the deep end right away. What I found weird on the last show (where it went from 3 to 2) before the end of the show they showed a commercial showing who it was in kitchen stadium the next week. In the previews they also showed what the secret ingredient is!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Friday, November 09, 2007 - 6:45 pm
and the secret ingredient is???? dh said he saw a big round flat fish.... I go back and forth - yes Besh has been featured, and so is that the red herring? Symon has lots of personality, he doesnt take himself or food too seriously - but he's in it to win it - and thats what its about - plus I think he gives and plays to the camera - again, another plus - Besh has been coming out more - but he seems more reserved...
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, November 09, 2007 - 7:56 pm
Reader, when I saw the preview the fish had a large sword coming out of its head. I think Symon is in it to win--he is very competitive. I agree with you though that he doesn't take himself serious. I do thinks he takes food very serious. He couldn't have risen to a high quality chef unless he did. I expect we shall see a good battle. The one thing that has bothered me the most are the judges. They have almost never agreed strongly as a group of three. That either shows how tough it is to judge food or says they look at things differently when it comes to deciding what is good food. The lobster roles was a perfect example. One judge loved it, one hated it and the other was in the middle.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, November 11, 2007 - 2:09 pm
Thanks Lance!! I was watching Food Network earlier today (Racheal Raye 30 min meals around 10:30 am ct - and a clock had a countown "4hrs 5+min ++sec) I thought holy moley I thought it was on at 8pm ct - by the end of 30 min meals the clock had changed to the right countdown - I agree about the judges, and was wondering if they get to be the final judges - wouldnt you like to see the "regular" panel? JEff Stengarten, Ted Allen, I was reading a blog about the Top Chef challenge and it talked about how long they argued/discussed the food judging - but here for Iron Chef I've wondered why they dont use the same criteria they use to judge Iron Chef?? and that last one was all over the place with people that wanted to judge as well as the judges!!
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Sunday, November 11, 2007 - 7:32 pm
I am going to predict Michael Symon as the winner. My daughter wants John Besh to win, and I'd be happy with either of these two chefs winning. I'm just glad that Chris Cosentino isn't one of the final two. The iron chefs are going to judge the final competition! WooHoo!
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