“ I learned so much from 'Iron Chef' about ingredients, about the courage to put yourself out there. ”
I like Bobby Flay's attitude and his approach towards food. I think he's just passionate and very honest. I find him very honest about food and cooking and ingredients and I admire that because I think that it's easy to get away from that for various reasons.
~ Alex Guarnaschelli
I feel very passionate about maintaining the same level of standard and respect for the food as an Iron Chef myself.
My most memorable meal was with my parents at Joel Robuchon's Restaurant Jamin in Paris. It was Christmas 1982, and the flavors - from cauliflower and caviar to crab and tomato - astounded me. It was the first time I remember thinking that I would like to really learn how to cook.
There's a freshness to the approach of teen chefs. They're lighthearted, and they're not afraid to take risks.