You Be the JudgeCosentino vs. Batali on Iron Chef America April 22, 2007 New York. In a much-anticipated matchup, Iron Chef Mario Batali narrowly
overcame challenger Chef Chris Cosentino in "Battle Garlic." Did Iron Chef Batali's cuisine really reign supreme? Or did deference for the Iron Chef tip the scales of judgement? Decide for yourself by experiencing the menu that unanimously outscored the Iron Chef's for originality in use of the theme ingredient. Photo: Courtesy of TV Food Network. ________________________ Battle Garlic Menu Challenger Chef Chris Cosentino Garlic crostino with rapini & ricotta _________________________ Sizzled diver scallop crudo with pickled garlic _________________________ Spaghetti alla chitarra with snails & garlic butter ________________________ Roasted squab with garlic chive sformato and sauce royale ________________________ Eighty-clove braised pork belly with duckfat-fried tripe & Treviso ________________________ Cardoon honey-garlic mousse with pinenut-garlic brittle ________________________ For Iron Chef Menu reservations, telephone Incanto at 415-641-4500. Please note: 1) Iron Chef Menu will be available from May 18 to June 30, offered on Friday and Saturday evenings only. Due to a scheduling conflict, we regret that the Iron Chef Menu will be unavailable on Saturday June 9. 2) Cost of menu is $95 per person for each person at table. Price includes all food, but excludes beverages, service, and tax. 3) A minimum of one week's advance reservation is required. A valid credit card will be required to secure the reservation, subject to $25 per-person charge for cancellations less than 72 hours prior to reservation time. 4) Items on menu may be subject to modification depending on ingredient availability. Please be
advised that this is a specialty menu served as-is; we are unable to accommodate requests to modify the menu. 5) Optional wine pairings will be available by the glass or flight for an additional cost. |