Bobby Flay throws down with steaks

by Nicole Weston, Posted Jul 21st 2006 @ 12:01PM

After talking about Throwdown with Bobby Flay earlier this week, I couldn't resist tuning in to view the steak episode. Early on in the show, I though that Bobby was guaranteed to win; grilling steaks, and meat in general, is one of his strong suits. Then I saw the competition. Eric Dominijanni, a.k.a. Captain D, a captain in the Marine Corps stationed in the California desert knew what he was doing, not to mention that he was really fun to watch on camera.

Bobby perfected his recipe in the test kitchen and headed out to the Mojave Desert to challenge the Captain at his base. They fired up their grills and started to cook in 112°F heat. Bobby Flay got progressively redder throughout the show, either from the heat or from a sunburn, and it was pretty funny to watch, although Captain D complimented him on how well he was holding up.

Here's a spoiler: Bobby Flay actually lost the challenge, although not by much. Watch the episode when it reruns to see Bobby Flay turn (adorably) into a beet and to cheer on Captain D. You can find Bobby's almost-winning recipe here.

Update: You can find Captain D's famous Hot and Tangy Marinade recipe here (Thanks, Tony C!).

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Tags: beef, bobby flay, BobbyFlay, captain d, compete, competition, cookoff, Eric Dominijanni, EricDominijanni, food network, food tv, grill, grilling, marinade, marines, steak, steak throwdown, steaks, throwdown with bobby flay, us marines, west coast

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7-21-2006 @12:21PM Ed said... This show actually is really, really obnoxious to me.

What amazes me is that Bobby Flay lost despite using a much more premium cut (ribeye, looked like prime, maybe even dry aged) compared to what Captain D was using, which looked like sirloin at best.

I hate Bobby Flay's frat boy demeanor, and I think it's brutally unfair that the people he's challenging are completely unprepared.
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7-21-2006 @2:06PM Missy said... I watched the challenge with the chowder king or something. HAHAHA When Bobby pulled out what looked like an electic cement stirrer the challenger said.........."We STIR it like this" And had a wooden spoon in his hand stirring in the air. I thought that was funny.
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7-21-2006 @2:41PM Stephanie said... I agree. I don't even watch the show but after seeing the preview I was shocked that this got the "green light." He's basically rude, annoying, and has that frat boy demeanor that has always made him one of my least favorite Food Network personalities.

I'm not surprised by Bobby bringing only the best cuts and because of this I absolutely delight in knowing he lost. Though I can't help but wonder when he's going to want a "rematch." When he lost on Iron Chef a few years ago he demanded a rematch so I have no reason to think he won't want one again. I can only hope he loses again and someday gets canned from Food Network.
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7-21-2006 @8:38PM Rob Poitras said... Next time could you have the spoiler after the jump or warning in the thread title so I dont read the post?
I need to add the show to my favs list on my tivo since I normally miss the show.
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7-23-2006 @7:40PM Dr. Trey Pitruzzello said... I came here hoping to find Captain's D's marinade recipe.
It must be totally awesome.

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7-23-2006 @11:16PM blatz said... Bobby Flay is a complete joke, almost nearing the level of patheticness of Emeril Lagasse. This is a "chef" who advocates parboiling ribs before bbq'ing them, for godssake!

Flay may appeal to the type of yuppies who think grilling over gas is more sophisticated than getting dirty with wood and charcoal, but I would hope that most real foodies can see through his mediocre facade.
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7-23-2006 @11:25PM p said... Well Captain D was a hottie and his steak looked better than the other guy!
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7-24-2006 @12:25AM Tony C said... Here's a link to Capt D's recipe...second one down-

http://www.commandofthegrill.com/winner_recipes.html
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7-24-2006 @2:39AM Misty said... I want Capt. D's email! OMG he can cook for me any day!
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7-24-2006 @10:10AM Cheryl said... I watched the show and I loved it. Bobby Flay is not one of my favorites, but he does have excellent recipes. I was so happy Captain D won because Bobby Flay pulled out all the stops - prime meat cuts, gourmet glazes, etc. It goes to show - simplicity is the best techniques when it comes to cooking.

Oh...I agree with Misty - Captain D's email would be quite nice...today is my birthday and I would love to have him as a surprise!!!!!!LOL
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7-27-2006 @12:09PM Paola said... I think Capt. D should be the next Food Network Star!
He's fun to watch, super cute and obviously knows what he's doing. I really loooved this episode and enjoyed that the Capt. won.
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8-20-2006 @11:24PM Erik Thoen said... You need to challenge Tony Parker at his new resauraunt..Called PARKERS
I know you dont travel to the pacific northwest,,but you should,,he would show you a thing ot two..and wow what ratings you would get ,,traveling to the pacific north west...he has the best steaks on the west coast..no kidding..Erik
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10-16-2006 @1:29AM nancy vulgamott said... this is about the bobby flay throwdown with the dounut maker. bobby should have walked out. my idea of the throwdown is that bobooy shows up for a cook off show down. once bobby got there the dounut woos wanted no part of a live cook off. he brought in already prepared dounuts while bobby fixed his fresh. this was no throw down. what was the dounut guy afraid of. none of his hired help was there to do the cooking for him. CHICKEN !!!! every body else has excepted the challenges.
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