Sorry about the late post! It's been a busy quarter for your ICSJ hostess! I'm still working on that ICSJ Ning page... hopefully I can put it up sometime this year!
A new year, and the chefs do not disappoint! http://picasaweb.google.com/pachi.chen/IronChefSanJoseSpring09?feat=directlink
Thanks for all that participated, and all the extra treats from those who attended in on the fun. See you next season!
ICSJ Spring '09 Overall Winner: Fan Zhang (In the Next Room)
Best Taste
1. Seila and Ed (Cambodian Mushroom Soup, Mushy Tips)
2. Fan
3. Emily (Chawanmushi)
Most Original
1. Tracy and Pachi (Space Mistroom 420, Mushroom Resting in Spring)
2. Fan and Patrick (In the Next Room, Smurfette's Dip)
3. Seila
Best Plating
1. Patrick (Smurfette's Dip)
2. Fan
3. Tracy
The 2008 ICSJ Awards Ceremony * note I forgot to announce Tracy's award during the ceremony and found it later! Round of applause for everyone!
Fan: Most Creative Dish Names (Imperial Fly Ly, Monkey Love, Gator Bait, Grand Tetons)Tracy: Highest Originality and Presentation Avg, Most # of Awards
Alex: Most Improved
Jing: Most Consistent
Emily: Most Matching Serving Ware
Ming: Most Memorable Dish Name (I got Crabs)
Ed: Most Surprised Winner
Pachi: Highest Overall Points, 3rd place Presentation Avg score
Lulu: Most Desserts: (Apple/egg pie, Peach Sponge pudding, Lava Flow)
Howard: Most Unexpected Pairing (Cheesy Peachy Crisps)
Yeelo: Best One-TimerMark: 3rd Place Taste Avg score
Seila: Best Use of Host Home Appliances (oven, grill)
Alix: 2nd place Taste and Originality Avg Score
Pascal: Highest Taste to Plating Delta: "I may not look good, but I sure taste good"
Patrick: Most Worth the Wait
