Comments on: Next Iron Chef: Early Review from Impartial Judge http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html Translating the Chef's Craft for Every Kitchen Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:58:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: General Custer http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44381 General Custer Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44381 Oh, one last thing. I love Anthony Bourdain!! I love the way he let's the Food Network know how much he loathes them. Anthony Rule!! I hope No Reservations continues for the next 20 years! Oh, one last thing. I love Anthony Bourdain!! I love the way he let’s the Food Network know how much he loathes them. Anthony Rule!! I hope No Reservations continues for the next 20 years!

]]> By: S.L: http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44379 S.L: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44379 This has to be one of the worst shows on television. Not only is it a bad rip off, but it gives you judges you would rather throw plates at than serve them too. Tonight for instance, there was the "do you know what a proper lobster roll is?" conversation. Please, make the show at least a little interesting; drop your pants and show us a proper lobster roll. Chances are that it's much more filling than the drivel we've seen so far. Thank goodness the real and ORIGINAL Top Chef is coming back. This has to be one of the worst shows on television. Not only is it a bad rip off, but it gives you judges you would rather throw plates at than serve them too. Tonight for instance, there was the “do you know what a proper lobster roll is?” conversation. Please, make the show at least a little interesting; drop your pants and show us a proper lobster roll. Chances are that it’s much more filling than the drivel we’ve seen so far. Thank goodness the real and ORIGINAL Top Chef is coming back.

]]> By: General Custer http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44380 General Custer Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44380 I don't care for NIC since they eliminated both female chefs in two episodes back to back! And then they let go of the only black chef there and I felt I was watching a typical horror movie. And Food Network seems to be in love with Besh that I was sure he was going to win. It seemed all staged to me. I wish Food Network would despense with all the reality nonsense and go back to their roots. I miss the old shows and can't stand the cleavage driven, perfect hair, models they have now. Food Network doesn't like to be criticize about their programming of shows. I wish they had more african-american chefs to show a more diverse format. I don’t care for NIC since they eliminated both female chefs in two episodes back to back! And then they let go of the only black chef there and I felt I was watching a typical horror movie. And Food Network seems to be in love with Besh that I was sure he was going to win. It seemed all staged to me. I wish Food Network would despense with all the reality nonsense and go back to their roots. I miss the old shows and can’t stand the cleavage driven, perfect hair, models they have now. Food Network doesn’t like to be criticize about their programming of shows. I wish they had more african-american chefs to show a more diverse format.

]]> By: JL http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44374 JL Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44374 Let's see, first the two women, then the black man (along with an inexperienced guy), then the latin man. So, now we're down to all white males. Such an unexpected result. Let’s see, first the two women, then the black man (along with an inexperienced guy), then the latin man. So, now we’re down to all white males. Such an unexpected result.

]]> By: Cameron http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44375 Cameron Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44375 Ruhlman... you are easily the worst part of the show. That stupid, smug little frown you make every time they show your face is disgusting. Not to mention the ridiculous degree of your foodie-snob comments. So maybe the watermelon consommé wasn't perfectly clear? Who gives a fuck? It's called creativity. I hope to meet you some day so I can bitch slap you so hard your ego shrinks (it certainly can't get any bigger). Although afterwards you would probably criticize my strike as more of an "open handed punch" that didn't meet your classical standards of a slap. Ruhlman… you are easily the worst part of the show. That stupid, smug little frown you make every time they show your face is disgusting. Not to mention the ridiculous degree of your foodie-snob comments. So maybe the watermelon consommé wasn’t perfectly clear? Who gives a fuck? It’s called creativity. I hope to meet you some day so I can bitch slap you so hard your ego shrinks (it certainly can’t get any bigger). Although afterwards you would probably criticize my strike as more of an “open handed punch” that didn’t meet your classical standards of a slap.

]]> By: WhatisCanadianCuisine? http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44376 WhatisCanadianCuisine? Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44376 Cameron, are you really flying off the handle and threatening physical VIOLENCE over Ruhlman's consomme comments(which he explained already)? Holy crap, you are easily the rudest and unclassiest person I have ever encountered on this food blog. Congrats for being the king of trolls. Pathetic sore losers. Cameron, are you really flying off the handle and threatening physical VIOLENCE over Ruhlman’s consomme comments(which he explained already)?

Holy crap, you are easily the rudest and unclassiest person I have ever encountered on this food blog. Congrats for being the king of trolls. Pathetic sore losers.

]]> By: j.j. http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44377 j.j. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44377 LOVE "Anthony Boudain: NoReservations" which is where as a viewer I was first introduced to Ruhlman (not the only place, mind you) - but how much do I dislike the Food Network? Let me count the ways: Rachael Ray Sandra Lee Guy F-I-ERRRRRR-I No Ming Tsai any longer No black chefs any longer Bad knock off of Japanese Iron Chef Really bad (insert theme)competitions where hey, presto! the losers get their own shows (Duff ACE OF CAKES anyone) CEO three years ago "We're going to go in a different direction" read "down the toilet" and become a multiple hour commercial Do like that Ruhlman, though LOVE “Anthony Boudain: NoReservations” which is where as a viewer I was first introduced to Ruhlman (not the only place, mind you) – but how much do I dislike the Food Network? Let me count the ways:
Rachael Ray
Sandra Lee
Guy F-I-ERRRRRR-I
No Ming Tsai any longer
No black chefs any longer
Bad knock off of Japanese Iron Chef
Really bad (insert theme)competitions where hey, presto! the losers get their own shows (Duff ACE OF CAKES anyone)
CEO three years ago “We’re going to go in a different direction” read “down the toilet” and become a multiple hour commercial
Do like that Ruhlman, though

]]> By: cindy http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44378 cindy Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44378 Next Iron Chef is soooooooooo much better than top chef, my only gripe are the judges.....I think they stink, they should have the regulars from Iron Chef. Love Alton, he's great. Totally agree with j.j. Next Iron Chef is soooooooooo much better than top chef, my only gripe are the judges…..I think they stink, they should have the regulars from Iron Chef. Love Alton, he’s great.
Totally agree with j.j.

]]> By: TKO http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44373 TKO Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44373 I liked this episode...it was indeed beyond TopChef. These chefs had to work in SKYCHEF conditions and that is no easy task even for anyone who washes dishes there. I , however did like Alton Brown in this one..he was really informative on the conditions the chefs would be working under. I didnt like to see Sanchez to go, (sad face)but he'll definitely do well after his exposure on the show. OK...now to the chef(Besh) that sweats alot ...I was relieved to see him use head gear this time. I think this show carries drama and authenticity with class. I liked this episode…it was indeed beyond TopChef. These chefs had to work in SKYCHEF conditions and that is no easy task even for anyone who washes dishes there. I , however did like Alton Brown in this one..he was really informative on the conditions the chefs would be working under. I didnt like to see Sanchez to go, (sad face)but he’ll definitely do well after his exposure on the show. OK…now to the chef(Besh) that sweats alot …I was relieved to see him use head gear this time. I think this show carries drama and authenticity with class.

]]> By: De'Enna N Andrews http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44371 De'Enna N Andrews Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44371 I knew you would have something to say about the consome. I knew you would have something to say about the consome.

]]> By: nina keneally http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44372 nina keneally Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44372 ruhlman, you're such a tease. but, i speak for the masses, thank you for not having stitched lapels... and, had dinner at prune friday night. finally. loved it because i was happy to be excited, to taste what i already do well and to be able to recognize what i might (might) do better. but never on a plane. i'll rely on pills, a massage and a great cookie. ruhlman,
you’re such a tease. but, i speak for the masses, thank you for not having
stitched lapels…
and, had dinner at prune friday night. finally. loved it because i was
happy to be excited, to taste what i already do well and to be able to recognize what i might (might) do better. but never on a plane. i’ll rely on pills, a massage and a great cookie.

]]> By: Kali http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44370 Kali Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44370 "Why go to Munich and not take advantage of being in Munich?" To give everyone involved in NIC a tax deductible "perk" (and/or paid vacation) that's a lot more fun than a week in Newark? “Why go to Munich and not take advantage of being in Munich?”

To give everyone involved in NIC a tax deductible “perk” (and/or paid vacation) that’s a lot more fun than a week in Newark?

]]> By: Rob B http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44369 Rob B Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44369 "Please, no whining about how this is a Top Chef ripoff with a Snacks on a Plane challenge. It’s obvious that both shows did this to offset huge travel costs." I don't care if the show rips Top Chef off. But, I have to wonder why there needed to be travel costs at all. Go to Munich, stay at the airport to cook? They could have done this in Newark, Detroit or even Toledo. Why go to Munich and not take advantage of being in Munich? “Please, no whining about how this is a Top Chef ripoff with a Snacks on a Plane challenge. It’s obvious that both shows did this to offset huge travel costs.”

I don’t care if the show rips Top Chef off. But, I have to wonder why there needed to be travel costs at all. Go to Munich, stay at the airport to cook? They could have done this in Newark, Detroit or even Toledo. Why go to Munich and not take advantage of being in Munich?

]]> By: Stephen http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44367 Stephen Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44367 I hope Bourdain belly's up to the blog table on this one, since he was involved in the 'other' airline incident. I hope Bourdain belly’s up to the blog table on this one, since he was involved in the ‘other’ airline incident.

]]> By: Lester Hunt http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44368 Lester Hunt Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44368 If tempted to badmouth Aaron Sanchez, remember he has already been on Iron Chef America, and he did brilliantly. He tied Morimoto. A first, and a stunning feat, no? If tempted to badmouth Aaron Sanchez, remember he has already been on Iron Chef America, and he did brilliantly. He tied Morimoto. A first, and a stunning feat, no?

]]> By: Frances http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44366 Frances Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44366 or :| or :|

]]> By: kate r http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44364 kate r Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44364 chegs? Uh, probably they're good at that, too. chegs? Uh, probably they’re good at that, too.

]]> By: Frances http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44365 Frances Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44365 LOL kate r! Either I leave words out entirely, I misspell them. LOL kate r! Either I leave words out entirely, I misspell them.

]]> By: kate r http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44363 kate r Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44363 I'm getting annoyed with you judge guys. Tissue paper, pfah. And then I realized it's probably edited to make you sound like a bunch of discerning snobs. Tell those pesky editors to put in some of the "HOLY Mother this tastes amazing" remarks, too, please. You must have had some right? I mean these are great chegs Too lake now, I suppose, since it's done. Next time. You wield your mighty influence and get them to make you not sound like a bunch of whiny tweepers. And I am glad you have this blog so I can see you're not a pompous, self-important twit. I’m getting annoyed with you judge guys. Tissue paper, pfah. And then I realized it’s probably edited to make you sound like a bunch of discerning snobs. Tell those pesky editors to put in some of the “HOLY Mother this tastes amazing” remarks, too, please. You must have had some right? I mean these are great chegs

Too lake now, I suppose, since it’s done. Next time. You wield your mighty influence and get them to make you not sound like a bunch of whiny tweepers.

And I am glad you have this blog so I can see you’re not a pompous, self-important twit.

]]> By: MikeLibra http://blog.ruhlman.com/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-44362 MikeLibra Tue, 30 Nov 1999 06:00:00 +0000 http://ruhlman.com/newblog/2007/10/next-iron-che-3.html#comment-44362 Frances, Thank you ever so for the pictures of Lola, now I am home sick for that beautiful restaurant and that killer food. Symon is the master of pork, so, do not miss the "6am special" dessert at Lola. It is so good, you will not believe it. I am much more a food guy myself, and would rather order two or three appetizers and ship dessert, however, that brioche french toast with maple, bacon ice cream is to die for. Again thanks for the pictures of Lola, that restaurant is hot! Frances,

Thank you ever so for the pictures of Lola, now I am home sick for that beautiful restaurant and that killer food. Symon is the master of pork, so, do not miss the “6am special” dessert at Lola. It is so good, you will not believe it. I am much more a food guy myself, and would rather order two or three appetizers and ship dessert, however, that brioche french toast with maple, bacon ice cream is to die for. Again thanks for the pictures of Lola, that restaurant is hot!

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