Haivart

I'm going to wait until I see all the battles twice before I say too much; but I think they did a good job (I got a sense for the dishes, though not as much as I would have liked). AB did a creditable job, though I agree that he needs a partner. I also think they should have had someone on the panel that has tasted real Japanese cuisine. It's different--there's no other way to describe it. So, unless you've had it, it's hard to judge it. (yes, I'm learning how to cook Japanese) As for the winner, I was disapointed, but not too surprised.

Well, I hope you knew I was. I'm a librarian, and we rule! I personally don't care about the ingredients or who won, my objective that day was to find the match-ups, which I did. Thanks for the welcome.

Of course, e-gullet was credited, that's where the information came from. And we won't post something if we're asked not to. I'm looking forward to reading your review.