In 2006 homaro cantu of moto and ing was one of the few chicago chefs to ever win on iron chef america, defeating iron chef morimoto in battle beets. A graduate of le cordon bleu in portland, oregon, he worked in charlie trotters restaurant in chicago, where he rose to the position of sous chef, then left to found moto, a pathbreaking restaurant with a molecular gastronomy approach. Chef cantu, renowned for his use of technology to prepare his dishes, is hoping to stun the judges with creativity and flavor. Chicago chef homaru cantu challenges iron chef morimoto to a battle never before seen in kitchen stadium. In the first episode of that season, iron chef uk chef judy joo competed on the. Homaro cantu is the chef owner of chicagos renowned restaurant moto and the host of the discovery channels future food, which aired in 2010. Chef and inventor homaro cantu helped put chicago on the culinary map when he opened his first restaurant moto and became a celebrity chef in his late. As a child, cantu was fascinated with science and engineering. September 23, 1976 april 14, 2015 was an american chef and inventor known for his use of molecular gastronomy.
Homaro cantu, the genius chef who wanted to change the. The newest iron chef faces off against iron chef uk judy joo. Iron chef america is fake, in case you didnt know reality blurred. Homaro cantu is a chef who is regarded not only for his work in the kitchen, but equally for his achievements in the laboratory. Tvg 43min gameshow, realitytv episode aired 10 february 20. Famed chef homaro cantu, best known for the flavor tripping concoctions at his internationally renowned chicago restaurants, was found. I also added the spoiler alert to the iron chef bit. Chicago chef homaru cantu is found dead inside new. Having grownup in portland, oregon, cantu graduated from le cordon bleu. Chicago chef homaru cantu challenges iron chef masaharu morimoto to a battle in kitchen stadium. Like the original japanese program, the program is a culinary game show.
With alton brown, mark dacascos, kevin brauch, homaro cantu. The 98minute documentary debuts on sunday with its world premiere at austins sxsw film festival. For people in other places, cantu s story may be unfamiliar and its baffling, tragic end a shock. In the episode, cantu used a laser to caramelize edible packaging material, and liquid.
In 2007, cantu appeared on iron chef america, defeating masaharu morimoto. Famed chef homaro cantu, best known for the flavor tripping concoctions at his internationally renowned chicago restaurants, was found dead tuesday afternoon on the citys northwest side, the chicago tribune reports. The show is produced by food network, which also carried a dubbed version of the original iron chef. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of iron chef america with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Celebrity chef is found hanging inside new restaurant he was due to open one month after investor accused him of misappropriating funds. Homaro cantu s odd brand of humor, technology, shock value, and flavor has turned the finedining experience on its head. And last night, in an episode where the challenge ingredient was. The judges will score the dishes on a 20point scale. Chef from moto in chicago discusses the future of food with lthforum members 2272007. Chicagos dining editor reflects on her cantu experiences. More about homaro cantu the miracle berry diet cookbook. In the episode, cantuused a laser to caramelize edible.
Its the weekly chef s brainstorming meeting at homaro cantu jr. The guardian s audio long reads chefs the life and death of homaro cantu, the genius chef who wanted to change the world podcast. Stephanie izard, the chicago restaurateur and chef famous from tvs top chef and as one of the food networks iron chefs, said. The homaro cantu story, debuted at south by southwest this past march and has been making the rounds of film festivals since then. Chef homaro cantu changed dining in chicago chicago. The beloved chef was found dead of an apparent suicide on tuesday, april 14. Each chef must create a fivecourse meal, with each course utilizing the theme ingredient, within 60 minutes. This season of next iron chef has improved thanks to its cast of food. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show iron chef america anytime, anywhere. An internationally recognized chef and leader in the field of postmodern cuisine and an inventor of futuristic food delivery systems, chef cantu graduated from le cordon bleu culinary institute in. Brewpub reborn as old irving brewing with chef matthias merges after the death of original partner homaro cantu. When chef cantu and iron chef morimoto last met in kitchen stadium, chef cantu won by a single point, and theres a grudge to. Iron chef masaharu morimoto faces off against challenger homaro cantu.
After homaro cantus death, brewpub reborn with new name. Chef homaro cantu of miracle berry fame found dead at 38. Chicago chef homaro cantu has signed a deal with little, brown to write the moto cookbook, filled with recipes from his michelinstarred avantgarde restaurant of. Iron chef america is an american cooking show based on fuji televisions iron chef, and is the second american adaptation of the series, following the failed iron chef usa that aired in 2001. Homaro cantu, iron chef competitor and restaurateur. At chicagos worldrenowned, michelinstarred restaurant moto, homaro cantu pushed the limits of cuisine to deliver an unforgettable experience at the intersection of food, art, and science. September 23, 1976 april 14, 2015 was an american chef and. He then worked his way up the ranks in nearly 50 kitchens on the west coast before moving to chicago and completing a four year tenure at chicagos legendary charlie trotters as sous chef.
When chef cantu and iron chef morimoto last met in kitchen stadium, chef cantu won by a s. Watch iron chef america episodes online season 11 20. Chef homaro cantu, former competitor on the food networks iron chef. While working in a fast food restaurant, he discovered the similarities between science and cooking and decided to become a chef. The chicagobased chef worked under charlie trotter before owning and operating his own restaurant, moto.
Could a wild berry grown in west africa change the future of food and dieting as we know it the answer is a resounding yes from homaro cantu, the acclaimed chef known for his futuristic. Chef cantu, renowned for his use of lasers and technology in the preparation of his dishes. Remembering chef homaro cantu, an innovator who stood apart from the crowd the pioneering, technologyfocused head of moto in chicago died yesterday at the age of 38. He opened his restaurant moto in chicago in 2004, and early on earned a reputation for approaching fine. Known for his edible menus, homaro cantu now wants to print ads you can eat, shrink your kitchen tools into one drawer and green the restaurant. Watch iron chef america episodes online season 3 2007. When chef cantu and iron chef morimoto last met in kitchen stadium, chef cantu. The trotter projects homaro cantu scholarship scholarship maximum amount. Chef homaro cantu to write the moto cookbook eater.
Chef homaro omar cantu mastered more in a decade than some chefs accomplish in a lifetime. Homaro cantu has died at age 38, chicagos wgntv reports. Iron chef marc forgione faces off against iron chef ian kittichai. Homaro cantu documentary filmmaker chats about the late chef. The new york times described chef homaro cantu as a chef in the buck rogers tradition, blazing a trail to a spaceage culinary frontier. Chef homaro cantu, former competitor on the food networks iron chef america and owner of. Another battle is under way on iron chef america, due to begin its third season feb. Welcome to my totally arbitrary list of iron chef america ica episodes. You could call homaro cantu a chef or an inventor of futuristic food delivery systems. Homaro cantu, a chicago chef who kept a class iv laser as a cooking tool and dreamed of eradicating hunger with nutrientsoaked edible paper, was found dead on. Homaro cantu chef homaro cantu an innovator in postmodern cuisine and an internationally recognized leader in molecular gastronomy, cantu is a michelinrated chef and the owner of chicagos critically acclaimed moto restaurant and its sister restaurant ing restaurant. A rematch between iron chef masaharu morimoto and homaro cantu is judged by kaley cuoco, donatella arpaia and david.