Endless Questions: Chef R.J. Cooper on Iron Chef America and Magical Food Rides

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You’d think since leaving Washington’s swanky, Southern restaurant Vidalia earlier this year, Chef R.J. Cooper would have plenty of time on his hands, but he’ll tell you that’s not the case. Over the past six months Cooper has been overseeing the construction of his new restaurant, Rogue 24, working with Chefs as Parents and throwing in a little reality TV. Cooper kicks off season 9 of Food Network’s Iron Chef America, challenging the newly minted winner of The Next Iron Chef America, Marc Forgione.

I chatted with Cooper about the pressures of Iron Chef America and the magical ride that is his new venture.

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ES Local: What’s Eating DC

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Event of the Week: This Sunday check out COCHON 555, five pigs, five chefs, five winemakers. Chefs from restaurants, Vidalia, Bibiana, Bourbon Steak, Eola and Westend Bistro with battle it out in cooking a 125lb hog.
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