New Iron Chef - Jose Garces

Congratulations to Chef Jose Garces for winning the much-coveted title the "Next Iron Chef." Mario Batali's contract was not renewed by the Food Network so I am surmising that Chef Garces will be replacing our Italian jolly guy (with his trademark orange Crocs) in Kitchen Stadium. He will be sharing the title with Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, Masaharu Morimoto, and Cat Cora.

I will surely miss watching Chef Batali's antics (e.g. dancing with the gigantic opah) in the kitchen, but am also looking forward to see more of Chef Garces' offerings. Kudos!

Picture Credit: Food Network website