We knew it all along ... Kevin Rathbun is a force to be reckoned with. This past Sunday, he proved it to the world on national television. Bravo to Atlanta's own chef Kevin Rathbun for becoming the first Georgia chef to defeat an Iron Chef on Sunday’s night Iron Chef America Series. Kevin and his brother, aka “The Rathbun Brothers,” were a hit on the show, creating five different dishes with the secret ingredient of elk: elk carpaccio, seared chili-rubbed tenderloin, elk meatballs, fajita marinated elk loin and Manchego Gougeres stuffed elk liver.
According to the three judges (food author Ted Allen, rapper Bone Crusher and executive chef Alexandrea Guarnaschelli), the Rathbun Brothers' cuisine reigned supreme and scored a 50 to Flay’s 46. Scored in the areas of taste, originality and plating, the Rathbun Brothers received high marks from the judges with one saying, “I’m in awe.”
To celebrate the victory, Kevin Rathbun threw a party at Kevin Rathbun Steak, which benefited the Atlanta Community Food Bank. They raised $11,000 from the sold-out Iron Chef America viewing, where guests got to celebrate and watch the show with Kevin Rathbun.
Kevin Rathbun owns and operates Rathbun's, Krog Bar and Kevin Rathbun Steak.