Iron Chef: Beauty, Grace, and Skill Return to
Television, Michelle Trella, BEEF
Culinary arts reaches a new level in the TV show Iron Chef.
Two gourmet artists are charged with the task of creating a dish
based on a theme ingredient unveiled at the beginning of the
program. Michelle Trella in the online zine BEEF,
explores the nuances of Iron Chef’s ‘healthy competition.’
In comparing the TV show to pro wrestling, Trella writes, ‘While
both shows share a sense of pageantry, Iron Chef maintains a
more honorable image.’ — SVBGo there>>
