Canuck Chef Chuck Hughes Takes Out Bobby Flay in Iron Chef Showdown

Chuck Hughes gettin' busy at his Montreal resto, Garde Manger
(photo via foodanddrinkfest.com)

Congrats to Canadian Chef Chuck Hughes for claiming victory against New York City culinary king Bobby Flay on Sunday night's episode of Iron Chef America: The Series.

The two chefs waged war against one another to determine who could dazzle the judges with their cooking prowess, working with the chosen secret ingredient:  Canadian Lobster.

Hughes impressed the panel of judges with his creativity on all 5 of the required dishes, including his take on a Canadian classic ... Lobster Poutine.

After he was declared the winner, Hughes stated "This really is a dream come true for me.  It was one of the most intense challenges of my life, and I'm so proud to represent Quebec and Canada as a winning Iron Chef."

When he's not busy kicking ass on televised cooking competitions, Hughes can be found running the show at his Old Montreal restaurant, Garde Manger.