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Iron Chef USA debuts Friday

Posted by chrisd on from the william-shatner-in-purple dept.

devinoni writes "Yes, the long awaited American version of Iron Chef is coming. As reported on Slashdot, William Shatner will be hosting it on UPN 9pm (8 central) on Friday. The 4 Iron Chefs are: Todd English, Iron Chef American; Jean Francois Meteigner, Iron Chef French; Alessandro Stratta, Iron Chef Italian; and Roy Yamaguchi is Iron Chef Asian. Check out UPN's site (flash required) for more info." CD: The SF Chronicle review wasn't all that enthusiastic about this, so heads up, foodies.

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  1. I am Cooking Master Boy!!! by Bonker · · Score: 4, Informative

    I agree.

    99% of the fun of watching Iron Chef is the intensity the Japanese cast gives the show. Even if it's faked, they display such an incredible depth of passion for what they're doing that it verges on being ridiculous.

    And can we get Shatner into a Rhinestone-studded, sequined suit like Kaga? Well, maybe.

    Americans just don't get that passionate about simple things like that, whereas I can (almost) really believe all the old grudges and tests of honor that happen on Iron Chef Japan.
    Well, unlike most Japanese shows that come to the U.S. (America's Funniest Videos, ?!?!) we USians have fairly broad access to Iron Chef, both through Food Network and through the episodes that float around on FT and Gnutella. I wouldn't be suprised to see the Iron Chef Japan get quite a bit more recognition by the major players in the U.S.

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  2. Iron Chef Japanese opening restaurant by rnb · · Score: 2, Informative

    For anyone in Philadelphia who doesn't know, the Iron Chef Japanese is opening a restaurant on the 13th of November. More information:

    click me

  3. LOL by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    Like they are ever gonna give Bin Laden a trial...
    The CIA cannot possibly allow him the chance to speak. He could reveal SOOOO much of the CIA's dirty secrets. If he gets a trial it will be sealed for 'national security' or he will be reported as missing or killed and never see trial.

    Prosecuter, Where did you acquire the weapons and the training to use them...
    Bin Laden, Why Langley Virginia Sir, in 1970 when I was a guest of the US government.

  4. Roy Yamaguchi by WilsonSD · · Score: 2, Informative

    Roy Yamaguchi is Iron Chef Asian

    If you haven't eaten at Roy's you're really missing out. He specializes in a fabulous Hawaian Fusion dishes. I've eaten at his resturants on Maui and in Carmel. Also, the desserts are incredible.

    The Iron Chef show is fun, but we American's would rarely have the opportunity to sample food from one of the "Iron Chef's". You should check out one of Roy's locations in the US for a great meal.

    -Steve