IN THE NEWS: Food Network’s new show “The Next Iron Chef” kicks off at 9 pm EST/PDT Sunday, Oct. 7 as eight chefs compete from across the country compete to join the ranks of legendary Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Cat Cora, and Mario Batali. The eight competitors: Aaron Sanchez, chef-owner, Paladar and Centrico, New York; Mourou Outtara, chef/owner, FarrahOlivia by Morou, Alexandria, Va.; John Besh, chef/owner Restaurant August, Luke, The Besh Steakhouse at Harrahs, New Orleans; and La Provence, Lacombe, La.), Traci Des Jardins, chef and co-owner Jardiniere; chef/owner, Mijita; managing chef, ACME Chophouse, San Francisco); Chris Cosentino, chef, Incanto and co-owner, Bocccalone Artisanal Meats, San Francisco); Jill Davie, chef de cuisine, Josie Restaurant, Los Angeles; Michael Symon, chef-owner, Lola and Lolita, Cleveland; and Gavin Kaysen, chef de cuisine, El Bizcocho, San Diego. foodnetwork.com …

The Union-Tribune’s Derrik Chinn visits Tijuana’s Japanese spot Negai (Escuadron 201 #3110-4, Tijuana). signonsandiego.com … The Reader’s Naomi Wise gives three stars in reviewing Yakitori Yakyudori (3739 Sixth Avenue, Hillcrest, 619-692-4189), while Ed Bedford considers Lucky Buck’s Patio Bar and Grill ( 1459 University Avenue, uptown, 619-297-0660). sdreader.com … City Beat’s Candice Woo crows about the Sports Arena-area Chick-fil-A (3570 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-758-1555. For other locations, www.chick-fil-a.com). sdcitybeat.com … mmm-yoso!!! visits Cheese Shop Delicatessen (627 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, 619-232-2303, 2165 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla 858-459-3921), Da Hawaiian Grindz (205 Town Center Parkway, Santee) and Sam Woo BBQ (7330 Clairmont Mesa Blvd, inside the 99 Ranch mall). mmm-yoso.typepad.com … WhatWeDig.com reviews Currant American Brasserie (140 West Broadway, San Diego, 619-702-6309, www.currantrestaurant.com)

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