Comments on: Next Iron Chef Episode 6-UMAMI (Deliciousness) http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/ Your guide to food, drink and deals in Philadelphia Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:43:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ron W http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64700 Ron W Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:15:58 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64700 Since the start, as strange as this may sound, I've believed the next iron chef will NOT be your standard white guy. The Food Network will need to market this new show, and already having 3 white guys (or 1 white guy and 2 gingers), 1 japanese male, and 1 female chef, I don't think TFN wants another white male. I believe the role of cuisine and culture will play a part in the final decisions. Since the start, as strange as this may sound, I’ve believed the next iron chef will NOT be your standard white guy. The Food Network will need to market this new show, and already having 3 white guys (or 1 white guy and 2 gingers), 1 japanese male, and 1 female chef, I don’t think TFN wants another white male. I believe the role of cuisine and culture will play a part in the final decisions.

]]> By: Daniel http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64579 Daniel Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:56:22 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64579 I think the judges have let me down majorly! Their judgments have not been consistent for the last three episodes, especially in the Indian round. None of the judges knew what to expect from Indian food. I think Chef Mehta had done an excellent job in that episode and yet Chef Garces was declared the winner! The judges are not sure as to what basic criteria they want to follow to select the winner. This happened because none of the judges seemed to have any exposure to the Japanese or the Indian cuisines. Dr. Hatori gave some really good feedback to all the contestants and if you ask me; the judgment was rightly based on his feedback. He appreciated Chef Mehta’s use of the bitter melon in the Bitter dish and said that the rice flour used in the melon helped balance the bitter flavor very well. He appreciated Chef Mullen’s Bibimbap by saying white Soy and Beef fat go together very well and brought out a wonderful flavor. On the other hand he was critical of Chef Freitag for using fresh mushrooms instead of dried mushrooms which can bring more Umami to the dish. Now that is the sort of knowledge that we expect the judges to bring to the table. I think the judges have let me down majorly! Their judgments have not been consistent for the last three episodes, especially in the Indian round. None of the judges knew what to expect from Indian food. I think Chef Mehta had done an excellent job in that episode and yet Chef Garces was declared the winner! The judges are not sure as to what basic criteria they want to follow to select the winner. This happened because none of the judges seemed to have any exposure to the Japanese or the Indian cuisines. Dr. Hatori gave some really good feedback to all the contestants and if you ask me; the judgment was rightly based on his feedback. He appreciated Chef Mehta’s use of the bitter melon in the Bitter dish and said that the rice flour used in the melon helped balance the bitter flavor very well. He appreciated Chef Mullen’s Bibimbap by saying white Soy and Beef fat go together very well and brought out a wonderful flavor. On the other hand he was critical of Chef Freitag for using fresh mushrooms instead of dried mushrooms which can bring more Umami to the dish. Now that is the sort of knowledge that we expect the judges to bring to the table.

]]> By: Heather http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64555 Heather Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:05 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64555 I doubt if Chef Mullen can overtake Chef Mehta. Chef Mullen has been in the bottom 2 for the last 2 episodes. Chef Mehta and Chef Garces have never been in the bottom 2 during this season. Chef Mehta has proven his talent by winning the Mexican round which was the most grueling challenge till date. The judges praised his preparations in the Indian round and this week he showed his expertise in the Japanese cuisine by winning the first round. Also throughout the season Chef Mehta has cooked some really innovative dishes. None of the chefs have dished out such innovative flavors in any of the challenges. He has my vote to be the Next Iron Chef! I doubt if Chef Mullen can overtake Chef Mehta. Chef Mullen has been in the bottom 2 for the last 2 episodes. Chef Mehta and Chef Garces have never been in the bottom 2 during this season. Chef Mehta has proven his talent by winning the Mexican round which was the most grueling challenge till date. The judges praised his preparations in the Indian round and this week he showed his expertise in the Japanese cuisine by winning the first round. Also throughout the season Chef Mehta has cooked some really innovative dishes. None of the chefs have dished out such innovative flavors in any of the challenges. He has my vote to be the Next Iron Chef!

]]> By: Sean http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64510 Sean Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:28:22 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64510 Malcom: If I remember correctly a while back on the original Iron Chef, they had mentioned that the rules were you only need to plate one serving of a given dish in the time allowed. You can plate the remaining servings of the dish after the time has elapsed. Malcom: If I remember correctly a while back on the original Iron Chef, they had mentioned that the rules were you only need to plate one serving of a given dish in the time allowed. You can plate the remaining servings of the dish after the time has elapsed.

]]> By: Michael http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64508 Michael Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:17:27 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64508 Does anyone else have an issue with the extremme tie in with their chosen advertiser Kikkoman soy sauce. Umami to the Food Network is the biggest sponser $$$$'s. The extra taste isn't an overly salty mass produced consumer good. I hope McDonald's doesn't sponser the next round. Does anyone else have an issue with the extremme tie in with their chosen advertiser Kikkoman soy sauce. Umami to the Food Network is the biggest sponser $$$$’s. The extra taste isn’t an overly salty mass produced consumer good. I hope McDonald’s doesn’t sponser the next round.

]]> By: Anthony http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64505 Anthony Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:16:13 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64505 If past performances counted, Nate Appleman would still be around (sorry still bitter about him leaving). As far as the preparation of the dishes, here is a good article from the Village Voice from awhile ago http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-02-19/restaurants/iron-chef-boyardee/ If past performances counted, Nate Appleman would still be around (sorry still bitter about him leaving).

As far as the preparation of the dishes, here is a good article from the Village Voice from awhile ago

http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-02-19/restaurants/iron-chef-boyardee/

]]> By: tim http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64501 tim Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:55:27 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64501 Agreed, the editing of the show is terrible, if not outright misleading. The end result is that the winners and losers appear to be chosen arbitrarily. I don't remember it being this bad the first season. Or was it? Agreed, the editing of the show is terrible, if not outright misleading. The end result is that the winners and losers appear to be chosen arbitrarily.

I don’t remember it being this bad the first season. Or was it?

]]> By: Malcolm McGregor http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64500 Malcolm McGregor Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:49:33 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64500 Why is it that we only see one portion of the dishes being prepared in a very limited time and then when the food is put before the judges, three or four portions appear miraculously? Where do the other platings come from? This also applies to the Iron Chef America. Why is it that we only see one portion of the dishes being prepared in a very limited time and then when the food is put before the judges, three or four portions appear miraculously? Where do the other platings come from? This also applies to the Iron Chef America.

]]> By: Emmkay http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64499 Emmkay Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:34:42 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64499 The production on this is so weird. Sometimes it's ridiculously obvious who is gone (or advertised in the commercials before the end of the show). Sometimes they bend over backwards to act like the person won before they send them packing. Also has there ever been confirmation that you are ONLY judged on that day's food? Does past performance play into it at all? The production on this is so weird. Sometimes it’s ridiculously obvious who is gone (or advertised in the commercials before the end of the show). Sometimes they bend over backwards to act like the person won before they send them packing.
Also has there ever been confirmation that you are ONLY judged on that day’s food? Does past performance play into it at all?

]]> By: Dave http://foobooz.com/2009/11/next-iron-chef-episode-6-umami-deliciousness-2/comment-page-1/#comment-64496 Dave Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:24:24 +0000 http://foobooz.com/?p=12396#comment-64496 If Chef Freitag deservered to lose, Food Network went overboard choosing the comments from the judges to hide the results from us, because it looked like she was near the top and Chef Mehta at the bottom. If Chef Freitag deservered to lose, Food Network went overboard choosing the comments from the judges to hide the results from us, because it looked like she was near the top and Chef Mehta at the bottom.

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