Which Celebrity TV Chef is actually the BEST CHEF ?
Jan 18, 2009 | 6:44 pm
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A meal at Morimoto's is an incredible experience. The food, the look, the ambience everything together makes it a great food experience.
However I would still take Batali over Morimoto for pure food taste. This is coming from a Japanese Canadian who loves Japanese food.
However I would still take Batali over Morimoto for pure food taste. This is coming from a Japanese Canadian who loves Japanese food.
Jan 18, 2009 | 10:06 pm
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I don't count myself as a "Batali Fan." I have eaten at Pizzeria Mozza in Hollywood. It's terrific, but consider that a tribute to the genius of Nancy Silverton who was lucky enough to get Mario Batali as an investor, thus ensuring a lot of buzz when Mozza opened.
Jan 19, 2009 | 12:03 pm
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Jacques Pepin for me. I would want Julia Child, if she was still alive, working with him in the kitchen.
If I was going out to a restaurant with a celebrity chef, I think my first choice would be Martin Yan.
If I was going out to a restaurant with a celebrity chef, I think my first choice would be Martin Yan.
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Jan 19, 2009 | 12:16 pm
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OTOH, we ate at Todd English's Olives in Charlestown and hated it--another very memorable high-end meal, but memorable for how uninspired we thought it was compared to the praise we'd heard.
Jan 19, 2009 | 12:30 pm
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I wonder what Giada Delaurentiis would make for dinner? Regardless, you'll find me there!
Jan 19, 2009 | 1:25 pm
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To cook my meal, Jacques Pepin. When I watch his shows, he cooks a much higher percentage of food that I actually want to eat.
For dinner conversation, Tony Bourdain, although he'd call me some choice words for my dislike of offal, intestines, pig heads, etc.
Giada can stop by after dinner for a while....
For dinner conversation, Tony Bourdain, although he'd call me some choice words for my dislike of offal, intestines, pig heads, etc.
Giada can stop by after dinner for a while....
Jan 19, 2009 | 2:30 pm
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I'm surprised at the mere mention of Anthony Bourdain in this thread.
I've eaten at both NYC Les Halles and was completely underwhelmed. The food there is no where near what one gets at one of Batali's locations. Even Bobby Flay puts out significantly better food than Bourdain.
I've never eaten at Morimoto's but I've heard nothing but great things.
I've eaten at both NYC Les Halles and was completely underwhelmed. The food there is no where near what one gets at one of Batali's locations. Even Bobby Flay puts out significantly better food than Bourdain.
I've never eaten at Morimoto's but I've heard nothing but great things.
If you wanted a great French meal, I'd go with Anthony. If you want great italian, Mario.
As far as my answer to the OP's question:
I'd have to say Gordon Ramsay or Mario Batali w/Anthony coming in a close second (or third).
Jan 20, 2009 | 10:26 pm
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