West Seattle-residing Chef Wayne Johnson on ‘Iron Chef America’

When Food Network re-broadcasts the “Iron Chef America” season 9 finale today, you’ll see a West Seattleite challenging an Iron Chef – Chef Wayne Johnson (executive chef of Andaluca downtown) taking on Michael Symon. The show is on at (updated) 5 pm and 11 pm; it was taped in New York months ago, but “Chef Wayne” was sworn to secrecy regarding even the ingredient he had to tackle. (Since the show already aired several days ago, if you don’t mind spoilers, you can find out who won, and what ingredient was involved, by reading this Puget Sound Business Journal story.) He’s been at the helm of Andaluca for more than 11 years, with honors including being named one of the “Top Chefs in America” by Black Enterprise Magazine; he’s also vice president of the nonprofit Culinary Wonders USA.

5:57 PM NOTE: If you see this on Saturday evening – there’s one more showing ahead (confirmed with program guide), 11 pm.

JanS August 6, 2011 (2:08 pm)

saw this show the other night…I won’t give the outcome away. But it was a good show…interesting secret ingredient…

Diane August 6, 2011 (2:16 pm)

correction; according to my Comcast cable guide; it’s on at 5pm, 11pm, 2am; not on now (2pm), not on 8pm

WSB August 6, 2011 (3:25 pm)

That was from his partner; maybe Food Net had a schedule change since she last checked.

Mike August 6, 2011 (2:40 pm)

cool, must watch!

Andrew August 6, 2011 (5:59 pm)

Chef Wayne is the man. He makes superb dishes and gluten free too! He came out and welcomed us and our friends the last time we were there at Andaluca. The dinner he prepared for us at the Jaguar cove in the Zoo was amazing. Keep up the great work Wayne.

Carol PB August 6, 2011 (6:59 pm)

there’s a Q & A section after the PSBJ article-he’s asked where he goes for a great burger-the answer-ZIPPY’S!!! YAY!!

JoB August 6, 2011 (8:58 pm)

Carol PB..
ah.. a man with good taste :)
stand in line at zippys and you see more than one local chef picking up orders

Sally August 6, 2011 (11:51 pm)

oops! Those were the HD times. You were right, Diane. 2am is the next viewing for non-HD. My apologies for any confusion.

neato August 7, 2011 (10:13 am)

Yay! Go Wayne, represent!

Silly Goose August 7, 2011 (10:40 am)

We watched the 11 pm showing of this and were so disappointed you did not win the Iron Chef Award as we thought your dishes were alot more exciting. The actress judge (not Ali) what a snotting woman!! We still love Andaluca and will continue to enjoy your wonderful dishes as patrons!!