I used to think that Batali was another cookie cutter chef but I've learned to respect him. Now he's one of the few celebrity chefs that I actually respect and admire.
Been watching lots of Iron Chef America. Spent years watching the Japanese version even before it came out dubbed on The Food Network. Loved the peach battle. Chairman Kaga is the shit. Favorite Iron Chefs in order are Hiroyuki Sakai, Chen Kenichi and Masahara Morimoto. Cat Cora sucks balls.