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The lost joy of the TV chef who teaches

TikTok is where the recipes are, but it's a poor substitute for a TV expert's instruction

Salon · Jan 30

Alton Brown on Cultural Appropriation, Ozempic, and the USDA

"If a Greek family starts a pizzeria, if a Chinese family straight from Beijing opens a hot dog shop, are they appropriating or are they just smart?" says the Food for Thought author and former Good Eats host.

Reason · May 17, 2025

7 Food Network Chefs Who Walked Away From Their Shows

The Food Network has been a launchpad for many culinary stars, turning chefs into household names. However, not all have stayed under its banner indefinitely. Whether due to personal reasons, new opportunities, or controversies, several notable Food Network chefs have chosen to leave their shows. Let’s delve into the stories…

Plunged in Debt · May 14, 2025

Humanities and social science degrees: how an Olympic hopeful karate kid secured a top career

For Alton Brown, it was important to choose a degree that offered him the flexibility to pursue his passions alongside his studies – thankfully he found the perfect balance at London South Bank University

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022

‘Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend’: 5 big changes in new season

“The show’s DNA remains intact. This is evolution, not mutation,” says co-host Alton Brown.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2022

Alton Brown discusses return to 'Iron Chef' stage, now on Netflix

ATLANTA — Atlanta's ever quirky culinary maestro Alton Brown has been a Food Network fixture for more than two decades going back to his one-of-a-kind "Good Eats" program through shows like "Food Network Star," "Iron Chef America" and "Cutthroat Kitchen."

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Netflix is rebooting ‘Iron Chef’ with host Alton Brown; cast includes Ming Tsai, Marcus Samuelsson

Netflix’s reboot, officially called “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” will be a bingeable set of eight, 45-minute episodes released all at once.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2022

Alton Brown revisits cache of recipes in new cookbook

Brown is also returning to television. “Iron Chef” is getting a reboot on Netflix starting June 15.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2022