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Very sad news that our local PDX chef, Naomi Pomeroy, died in a tragic accident over the weekend. I still remember my dinner at her old restaurant, Beast.

RIP.

Why are the first 2 rounds 2 dishes worth 10 points and the last round is 1 dish with 20 points? It should be 1 dish for 10 and 2 for 20. Would make a lot more sense?

Just wanted to start a thread for people who watched Alex v. America Iron Chefs. Stephanie, Michael and Jose were her competition. They also had a nice pair of judges for this competition. I won't say who won, but Michael Symon is always my favorite. I love to watch him cook. Also, would just like to say it again, I love Eric as a host on this show. He's so calm, yet knowledgeable about what is going on. Spoilers in the comments, so read no further.

Figured I’d start a thread for anyone who’s watching.

Quite an unusual challenge to kick it off. Lots of drama on Plates on Deck as a result.

Just curious if anyone heard any rumors yet that might signal a full return to the original format? Easily one of our favorite shows and Jonathon returning was a great step but man the format is abysmal, the stage is abysmal and depressing... The cheerful fall setting and campy halloween format was so much fun, my wife and I looked forward to it every fall.

And Jonathan seemed totally held back last year, barely did anything funny or silly, he was just fun and no guest judges sucks.

Anyways it's never to early to see what's happening for Halloween wars

Who else is enjoying this show? Just watched the Marcus Samuelson episode, it was fun to watch.

Am I the only one that thinks that this is one of the most unethical shows on TV? I mean it's not even a prank. People sign up thinking that they are going to be auditioning for their own show. And it ends up being something completely different. I wonder how many potential contestants just walk out? I've never seen a show where the expectations for an audition are so high and then they just cut you right to your knees. And the show last week was absolutely cringe-worthy where the woman contestant "over acted" in such desperation, to just try to catch "somebody's attention" because she knew it was going to be on television anyways. It was gross & embarrassing. I hope this show does not renew for another season. Super glad tonight an "auditioning" chef WON, but ...she doesn't get her own show ..she won 8K. That's all.

In oast seasons, I've considered it just ok but this season seems unwatchable to me. I think it's the fake over the top "shenanigans" that they do. From the opening of the show it's just so cheesy (to me). Maybe it's because I just finished up the 3rd season of BBQ Showdown on Netflix (all 3 seasons are great btw-I HIGHLY recommend) and it's nothing like BB. Anyone else kind of tired of the cheesiness? Again this is just MY opinion, I'm just wondering if others feel the same.

I appreciate the fact that the format of the show and judging means its probably one of the only shows without any bias, and thats a very good thing.

But at the end of the day, its still a gimmicky reality show. The simple fact is if you change any of the input parameters - the draw, the ingredients, the judges - the results of every round and every season will be completely different.

Its basically a random choice and there are a few people who are really good at this sort of sudden pressure and format who have a slightly higher chance - its like house odds in a casino. Which is why they are more likely to go far.

A common question is why people like Bobby Flay or Gordon Ramsay (I'm not trying to imply here they are equal - its just a common example)) or any of the other big names don't compete, and the assumption always is they are 'afraid' because they won't win, and this means they aren't 'good enough'.

This is utter nonsense - ToC has zero relevance to real world cooking ability and success.

It has nothing to do with planning a menu, creating a dish, consistency etc, all the things that are needed for real world success. Making a new dish from weird crap from the bloody randomizer is one kind of creativity, but its very narrow definition and means nothing. In a real kitchen dishes are developed over weeks/months, and someone who can do that doesn't need to have anything in common with being good on ToC.

Its great entertainment, and its far far better than most other shows with their bias. Even shows with supposedly 'blind' judging like Throwdown aren't, because as any scientist will tell you, double blind is the only significant way.

In fact the reverse is true - the big names will not come on this show because they know its random luck, and it will cause a lot of damage to their image.

Food is very very subjective and thats the way it should be.

With the audience higher than the stoves, there must be some way they are venting the smoke from all the high heat cooking and actual smoking the chefs do, but the set is built to look like it has cellar-esque ceilings above the audience, so there's no place for a traditional hood. How do they keep the audience from choking on chili smoke when Bobby's got his grill pan on high heat?

I have been looking all over and I can't find it even on the sites I watch foreign shows. Please help.

The new season is here! What did you guys think?

I no longer see supermarket stakeout on the tv schedule on foodnetwork. Is the remainder of the series cancelled? I know there were still more episodes in the season set to air?

I just want to start off by saying that this looks like it’s going to be an incredible season. The depth of talent is incredibly impressive. I almost didn’t recognize Bruce after his weight loss, he’s a legend even if BBQ isn’t his typical scene.

Hugh and Ray will be difficult to beat and it is fun to see so many familiar faces.

I tried several and only one was edible. Does not resemble the picture on the box at all. The box would probably have tasted better.

This show is RIDICULOUS this season! They gave them 3 fish but they are supposed to fill a bajillion orders with 3 fish?🙄🙄 Pro wrestling is more believable than this stupid show!!!

Apparently Alex vs. America is back next week, just seeing promos for the first time tonight. They showed Jose Garces, Stephanie Izard, and Michael Symon as competitors. I'm now curious if they're all in one "Iron Chef" theme episode or all in different episodes. Either way, I'm excited for the show's return!

Anyone else watching tonight? Nice to see Bao Bei bounce back to finish in the top four in the challenge.

I have watched a lot of episodes of Outchef’d. Does anyone know where exactly in NYC Eddie finds the judges on the street? TIA

Has anyone else tried this for their dog, and if so, what were the results? I bought a box on Amazon because it was heavily discounted, and used it as meal topper on top of her kibble, and she liked it and picked through the dish to eat the Nutrish and left the kibble in the dish. So, I'm guessing it must be good, but I need to find a way to better integrate it into the rest of the dog's food.

Can someone PLEASE explain why Carson Kressley is on the BBQ Brawl? He's like fingernails on a chalkboard and his inanity is annoying.