Michael Symon's First Dinner Impossible

I've never been a huge fan of the Food Network show Dinner Impossible, but I might be now. Cleveland's Michael Symon (who took over for the last host fired over resume issues) *rocked* last night. Aside from this guy's food, he oozes personality. And even better, it's great to watch a highly-organized chef keep his cool, even when the event planner tells him three hours before his deadline that the client has added an appetizer station or that they're running a bit behind schedule. Plus, I just dig his trademark mechanics shirt. First venue was a high end dinner at Alcatraz in -- the shower room. (Only Symon would make a puff pastry napoleon with "SOAP" stenciled on it in powdered sugar.)

Monday Morning Duke's Mixture

*The next season of Top Chef is currently filming in New York and spoilers are leaking about the Thanksgiving episode featuring the Foo Fighters. Top Chef needs to fight more foo. [Amuse-Biatch]

*Michael Symon posts on his Share our Strength dinner freaturing some of the best women chefs from around the US. It's worth a read just for the menu alone. Roasted bone marrow, anyone? [Symon Says]

* Hey, all, I have an extra copy of Brian Julyan's Sales and Service for the Wine Professional if you need it for the somm exam. Call or email me.

*Scotty's now carried gluten free beer, New Grist, brewed from sorghum and rice from Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery.

Michael Symon Takes Over Dinner Impossible

Hey, cool cat Cleveland chef Michael Symon (of Lola) announces he'll be the new host of Dinner Impossible. He also announces he'll be opening a new restaurant in Detroit with a meat theme -- Roast! More at Symon Says.