Who will dominate the Kitchen Stadium next? Who will reign supreme? (By Kara Zuaro)

It’s Italy versus innards as San Francisco chef Chris Cosentino—an aficionado of “whole beast” cuisine—gets ready to do battle against Mario Batali on the Food Network’s Iron Chef. (By Tea Austen Weaver)

The rivalry between Stanford and UC Berkeley, well known to football fans, is taking a culinary turn. This week, students will face off in an Iron Chef–style cooking competition. (By Tea Austen Weaver)

As a trial run, to make sure the kitchen stadium was ready for battle, the Food Network staff recently held a practice Iron Chef cookoff. The secret ingredient: Cheez Whiz! (By Tea Austen Weaver)

With presidents in mind, remember our leaders who liked good food. (By Sarah Inez Levy)

Have a hot, melty sandwich.

The host of Good Eats divulges his next big career moves. (By Louisa Chu)

Chef Alex Stupak’s Mexican food dreams. (By Louisa Chu)

An interview with Daniel Rose, the American chef of the most buzzed-about restaurant in Paris. (By Louisa Chu)

Mario Batali’s new cookbook, “Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style,” targets a different audience altogether. (By Sara Dickerman)

CHOW reviews two great pieces of deep-frying equipment for the home chef. (By Louisa Chu)

Fatty pork trumps lean. Has the other white meat chubbed up? (By Jason Krause)

Our product columnist finds the best aprons. (By Louisa Chu)

CHOW tests the best kitchen torches on crème brûlée and beyond. (By Louisa Chu)

Observations from Madrid Fusión 2008. (By Aida Mollenkamp)