I downloaded (*gasp*) the first show of Iron Chef America. Hmm, not sure what to think. It has definitely lost some things on the trip over from Japan. I suppose there isn’t really a way to get back the unique cultural differences in the show.
Alton Brown did quite well as Mr Info. I think he needs some backup though. The floor reporter was an ass. They could have found a monkey with more food knowledge than him – I mean if he had watched any 2 of the original Iron Chef shows, he would have known what foi gras was.
As for the judgement? Sakai made trout ice cream. His dishes were amazing displays of art. Yet the judges gave more points to Flay on originality and plating. They are INSANE. HOW MUCH DID FLAY PAY YOU?