The finale of "The Next Iron Chef" pits Cleveland culinary star Michael Symon against New Orleans' John Besh. I'm pulling for Symon, of course. Here's a profile of him from today's Plain Dealer.

UPDATE:

**SPOILER ALERT**

Congratulations to Michael Symon, the new Iron Chef. Allez Cuisine!

CPD coverage is here, and here's Symon's new blog, "Symon Says."