The toughest culinary contest for top chefs is the newest iteration of the Iron Chef airing on Netflix. Iron Chef Quest for an Iron Legend has the tried and true ingredients to make this challenging caper of culinary skills and creativity an enticing offering. Returning as host is Alton Brown along with smart side dish, Kristin Kish, former Iron Chef winner, to add spicy banter to the mix. Also returning is Mark Dacascos as Chairman for the right amount of kitch to keep things cool. The secret ingredient makes its revelatory debut on a reprised set that takes you aback with its detailed reality. Five culinary giants are pitted against rising young chefs. The timed contest tests chefs and crew for creativity, spontaneity, technical and innovative skills as well as their composure under fire. As one chef put it, "the hour felt like 10 minutes." There's a lot to be savored during the fray of preparing four food courses with libation concoctions. It's a thrilling master class in cooking. When Alton counts the final seconds and says "don't panic, but panic..." I felt my heart racing. Hearts, brains, organs are all fair game. There's repartee battered between dueling chefs basted in camaraderie doused with beer and good cheer. The presentations to the three judge panel is where the chef's shine describing their creations and displaying their artistry. The professional panel offer intelligent critiques and marvel over the combustion of flavors bursting their taste buds. It's enough to make your saliva glands come unglued. This longtime vegan is willing to throw in the towel given the chance. There's no chance the Iron Chef reboot doesn't continue to rise above the competition of reality cooking shows. Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend is perfect mirepoix of fun and intensity, artistry and whimsy combined to make the best series, period.
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