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Dear Rachael
By Anthony Bourdain on March 28, 2009 6:20 PM | Permalink | 345 Comments
Thank you for the lovely fruit basket. My family and I arrived home very late last night to an empty refrigerator, with a jet-lagged, restive and hungry child agitating for food -- only to find a festive and delicious assortment of fruit (from the very pricey Agata and Valentina no less).
My daughter quickly tore into the grapes, saving me from the humiliating business of doing an impromptu "Dancy Dance" from Yo Gabba Gabba (a strategy that has been known to work in situations of similar extremis). I thank you for your kindness to someone who has shown you no good reason for such a thing, your good humor -- and for appreciating the New York Dolls.
I will honor the sentiments of your note and promise to see to it that no puppies are hurt, killed or otherwise inconvenienced during my remaining time on television. Given my frequent trips to countries where the line between "pets" and "food" can become somewhat ...confusing, this is easier said than done -- and might well lead to some socially awkward moments. But one good turn, I think, deserves another.
Best,
Anthony Bourdain
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Nice gesture! Anthony you must have been returning from SF, thought I saw you coming out of swan oyster depot. Next time you're in town, there is a Chinese place near Russian hill that would be right up your alley. The chef speaks no English, there are no menus, one seating in a very small place, he just cooks multi course meals from whatever he buys that day. You order by how much you are willing to spend. This is one of those Chinese secret places (the wife is Chinese) but he has been compared to Keller. Except there are Xmas lights all over the place. If your interested hit me back, I need to get the name from my wife. Great show! Plus I worked at one park for seven years so know your place well...cheers jjw
WOW. Not at all as condescending as I'd have thought you to be Anthony! Very well written. NOW...when are we going to Costa Rica? They don't "do" domestic animals there, Anthony.
What an awesome thing to do. I hope you had a great trip
What a big boy. So proud. It's like finding out mommy and daddy are still friends after the divorce and I don't have to choose sides.
Well done, sir. Maybe Rachael can join you on one of your future tours, much like Andrew Zimmern has... although since she's property of the Food Network, maybe that's not possible.
Well said. Short and sweet. This should be how all your posts are.
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Tony, I knew you were always a softy deep down in your heart!
aw that's very sweet, hope your trip was lovely :)
Justin - you are thinking of Jai Yun -- http://www.yelp.com/biz/jai-yun-san-francisco-2 I went when they were in their previous smaller location, and it definitely a unique and tasty experience.
Anthony - I would second the suggestion of Jai Yun for any future SF visits.
I'm impressed. Is this the same drinking, smoking irreverent chef I love on No Reservations? Wow, don't let it out on air, I personally love the irreverent beer drinking one! I think you were a bit too kind, personally!
Wow having kids really does change a person!
Tony, love the show and I'm reading Kitchen Confidential for the 3rd time! What do you think of Marco Pierre White's new show on NBC? I was floored to find it while channel surfing. From watching your interview with him during the UK show I figured he'd gone "into the wild" for good with that country inn/restaurant he was running (and the enviable opportunity to hunt his main course every day). What do you think brought him to NYC, and TV?
It was great seeing you at INCANTO here in SF. Doubt you will read this, but I didn't want to be those gawking annoying girl fans when I saw you.
Nice letter, and I'm happy to hear no puppies were killed.
First, FANTASTIC show (though I wish you would be just a little kinder to vegetarians!). I'm not vegetarian myself, but I guess growing up with mostly South Indian food (and Indian food in general) I know that vegetarianism doesn't necessarily translate to bland and boring.
Second, your response to Rachel was so sweet, especially in the context of previous remarks about her. Highly commendable.
Third, you absolutely must make a trip to south India, if you haven't already. Totally different culinary landscape worth checking out.
Hi Anthony, I love your show. I just have a question. What's up with the island chef's dirty fingernails and hands in theVancouver episode? When there were close ups of him plating the food dishes, his fingers looked like he had been working at Jiffy Lube all day before cooking your food. Very gross that he doesn't wash his hands very often. Maybe you should send Andrew Zimmer to eat in his restaurant, since he likes to eat in gross places! So far, I liked your Puerto Rico show the best...keep up the good work!
As a wounded Vietnam vet, who risked his life for a noble purpose, I was extremely offended at your misguided comments during your latest trip there. Most of us who fought there did so with dignity and honor. Thousands of us died in a far away land trying to help the Vietnamese people escape Communism. And, unless you think Communism is a good thing, you, who never risked life and limb for others, owe Viet Nam vets (not the Vietnamese people) an apology. Our family used to love your show, but we'll never watch again.
That was a genuinely nice thing to do.
And you still need to come to Maine.
Hola Tony I am from Argentina, do you like Buenos Aires? Please come back
I love your show! But I don't like travel channel anymore because of the bridget's show. Its a shame for you to have a show like this!! I am not the only one thinking of this: http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2009/03/20/travel-channel-bridgets-sexiest-beaches/
Tony you BIG softy you. What a nice response to RR for giving you and your family that nice fruit basket as a peace offering.
Dear Travel Channel,
I believe Anthony Bourdain has died and somebody has hijacked his blog. Somebody is trying to sully the name of Bourdain by making it look like he now likes Rachel Ray. Please send the police to his house to search for his body and set this all right. I will miss you Anthony. I always loved your show. I was hoping to get you to take me to France too. Oh well.
Squinty McHaircut
Aw shucks, that was so sweet I think I vomited a little in my mouth. Delish fruit aside, I hope you won't ever compromise your integrity by attempting to "clean up" other cultures whose social mores differ from our Western attitudes about food and animals. I may not choose to eat the family cat, but I'm sure there is someone in this world that would find my sleek feline a mighty tasty treat.
By the way, you showed your true colors when you were on the game farm in Ghana and were obviously thrilled that a good shot could not be had that day. Ya big lug. *grin*
Nice letter Tony, can I have some of what you're smoking?
Best regards....
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that has to do ridiculous things to convince a toddler that sitting down and eating is fun fun fun! The Cool Niece (two in mid-April) now required that a bite of food must be preceded by the flinging of a plastic lizard up to the ceiling. These are designed to stick and then fall off after a minute or so.... I still maintain that kids are little aliens sent to test us.
Did you know that the main ingredient in succotash (as prepared by the Huron Indians way back when) was puppy?
An elegant response to a more than elegant gesture by Rachel Ray
awww! That's sweet! Really.
Tony, you ALMOST had me. Three days before April Fools and you just couldn't hold this one back?
Nice one. For a second there, I thought you were about to tell us that you're going to be on her show too.
Tony, how do i get you to go to bolivia? Zimmern went but he never visited the most beautiful places it has to offer. my brother, miguel, would be the best travel guide and host.
Tony,
Glad that you and RR could bury the hatchet. Please don't ever change though. You gots to eat what you gots to eat. That's why it's called, "NO Reservations" and not "SOME Reservations".... Don't you find that parenthood changes things that way?
Dude,it was a fruit basket for chrissakes! Can't believe you can be bought for a pear..manwhore!
How sweet! I love happy endings. Maybe you guys can trade shows - you could do $40 a day at cheesy tourist traps, and RR can go eat fermented shark in Scandinavia.
p.s. I've never really minded Rachael Ray that much, since she actually cooks, and she does have good taste in music. However, should Sandra Lee ever send you a kwanzaa cake - don't you dare eat it or I am swearing off your show! I know it's "No Reservations" and all, but there's got to be a line drawn somewhere.
Dude! It's fruit for chrissakes!
WRITE A BLOG ABOUT YOUR RECENT TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO!! WHY AM I YELLING??? sorry. please? i read a recent list of the stops you made while you were here....hopefully that wasn't an all inclusive list.
Well, this is the lowest point. What has happened to you? And all the people here commenting on how they love your nice gesture? Just the other day when I was watching older episodes of No Reservations, I noticed how much more edgy you were, in the kind of activities you were willing to participate as well as the commentary/observations. You have criticized (and well deserved) some of the “celebrity chefs” but the last 2 years I’ve seen you squirm, making up with one after the other, taking back things you said about them. Now Rachel Ray sends you a fruit basket and you kiss her behind too? You have officially entered the snobby club of celebrity chefs. I guess this is what happens when you get famous and start believing your own hype, the narcissism takes over. May I make the suggestion to feature as a guest chef on Rachel Ray’s show, cook up a 30 minute meal while debating which New York Dolls song you like best? I’m sure you’ll be able to find one to agree on. No more reservations for me, it has entered the established (read: mindless) TV fare. Oops, gotta go, Sandra Lee is making Semi-home made cupcakes!
I think you should visit her show! Cook something with her and be your charming self. That would be a riot. Would love to see it happen.
I too am inclined to DanceyDance to ditract the little man from the fact that his meal isn't quite yet ready. Oh, the sacrifices we make...
Stop Bink its a trap!!!!!!!
Shaking my head what has happened to the Vic Chanko, that we knew and loved...
Rail against the dying of the light.
When I get in this type of moral Quandary I always think
WWJD ..... WHAT WOULD JOEY (FREAKING RAMONE) DO..
Let your conscious be your guide.
Beware of doughnuts in sheep's clothing.
Said My Piece.
Bob (From Winnipeg)
Just making sure I understand where all of this has left us: killing puppies is bad, but slaying and eating cats is ok, depending on your zip code; most people still think RR is as relevant to cooking as the sham wow guy is to, uh, the good stuff the Germans always make; and that we all, sincere appreciation for fast fruit aside, much prefer Anthony to be bitter and sarcastic. Ok then, I'm with you! (but seriously, there are worse things than eating puppies! Don't be haters!)
Damn.
I KNEW that was you leaving our hotel on Wednesday night...shoulda' followed to see where you were going for dinner! Even my 10-year-old was sort of excited to see The Great Bourdain - albeit from a distance as we waited in the lobby for Daddy. And he coulda' hooked you up with some cool stuff from the conference - oh well.
I think it's nice, you and Rachel. Can't wait to see you try that "Scallion Pancake" thing she does with leftover spaghetti and green onions. "Yummo"!
I must be hallucinating, I thought I read a nice little note from Tony Bourdain to Rachael Ray....
Not sure I'd eat of that fruit my friend....
oh well.... it takes one to know one..and vice versa.
Considering how thoroughly creepy and embarrassing just sitting through an episode of "Yo Gabba Gabba" is, the fact that you'd do an impromptu Dancey Dance for your kid--that's love right there.
And the fact that you are able to post this thank you note with no shame and a lot of grace-- brilliant. See, this is why we watch your show...
Tony, Tony, Tony...WTF??? You go outta town for a few days and what? Jeeez! And YOU...gushing over a fruit basket for crying out loud. If the Rache had sent you a bucket of chitlins or a roasted pig...then I get all gushy and publically castrate myself on my own fricken blog no less. FRUIT BASKET - - WTF.
Stay well my friend. You are about all that is going good these days. I should be sending you the $125 per hour I dont have to send my pyscho. An hour on the couch with you...I am good to go...no anti-d's necessary. Great work, great blog...lova ya
and talking about the sham-wow guy...
i guess he should always keep a few hand for himself to soak up the blood...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0327092sham1.html
Hi, this is completely unrelated to fruit-basket peace offerings. Tony paid a great visit to Johnson & Wales University a little more than a week ago. I wrote a piece about the visit here, complete with photos: http://tinyurl.com/chcs6j. Thanks! Andrea
There will be peace in our time.
So Tony graciously accepts RR's fruit basket, one that apparently was quite useful upon receipt. Why should that be upsetting to Tony's fans like us? Indeed, had he rejected RR's gift outright I'd be, oddly enough, less inclined to support him. Maybe I'm just getting old, but I have real problems with anyone who takes differences in opinion personally.
We've been too immersed in the Age of Coulter and Limbaugh to remember that, yes, people can disagree on major philosophical points and still be civil to each other. Are we all forgetting how Tony and Emeril buried the hatchet on the New Orleans episode?
There's a time for snark and a time for grace. I'm glad Tony's able to discern the difference.
Tony, I can't imagine you doing the dancy dance in front of Ariane. RFOL! Now that's dedication.
New Tony: graciously acknowledge RR's gift, happily feed grapes to appreciative daughter.
Old Tony: take fruit basket over to the window, use grapes to plunk unsuspecting passers-by in their heads.
It's OK. We all get a little soft in our old age.
What sad times are these when edgy, snark-filled food show hosts make nice with the embodiment of culinary mediocrity and catch phrase populism. There is a pestilence upon this land. Nothing is sacred.
Can someone help me contact Anthony directly? I have something of a personal nature to discuss with him (nothing weird, just how he made a difference in someone's life).
Thanks in advance.
so what if Tony accepts RR's fruit basket???!!!??? WTF...I thought that was very kind. Why do we get all upset and woozy, and nauseous and sick if one decides to grow up and be kind? What is wrong with the world!?!
I feel like I'm watching a gastronomic version of the Michael Corleone character in the "Godfather' who quoted his father's line "Keep your friends closer, but your enemies closer," as he moved toward respectability.
But you're still a hell of a good writer, TV persona, and food critic, regardless of what changes fatherhood brings your way. So what if 'Daddyhood" makes you a kindler, gentler person, so much the better for your daughter.
Just don't let 'Vic' die a respectable death...he's a persona that rings genuine in others' lives (including myself).
Ben
Well said. Fruit is my favorite thing to give to people. Especially when a friend names the pineapple you give them...
To everyone crying foul about Tony's appreciation - it's a gods damned fruit basket, not the Holy Grail. Take a deep breath, go outside, see the sun (or moon, depending on your time zone). You'll feel much better.
Hope you had a great time in San Francisco. I'm looking forward to your event at the Flint Center in a little under to months!
Great!
Hey Tony,
Think of this as a sympathy card,
Guess I could just get your address off Rachael hey?
AAAArgh they know where you live!
So the escape to Vietnam plans have been moved forward huh?
Anyway fun as that topic is we should probably move on.
I'm sitting here drinking and poking a keyboard. It's been a month since I did this, so it's not a habit. Yes, I checked. I imagine I'd be less paranoid if I relaxed more. Although I saw the beach today, it was still there(lucky). It's been pissin down here, luckily it cleared today another 24 hours of rain and we'd be flooded in. We're in one of the highest rainfall regions of NSW, and naturally they built the nearby town on a floodplain. It's not a problem for us on our hill though. Too wet for mushrooms, although we found some brown puffballs under the pecan mulch, I've been hoping that they're truffles, but there's no recorded native species, even though Oz mycology is still in it's infancy. At the very least though it proves that the conditions are right.
Cool eh?
It's the apocalypse I tell you, the APOCALYPSE!!
Hmm, methinks there is something suspect in this...and if not, for God's sake, don't complement her on her "appreciation of the New York Dolls"! As IF she knows a f'ing thing about them prior to scoring them for her SW wingding. Pul-eze! ~artnlit aka Bonnie in Pittsburgh
I've been sitting here pondering this, and I just don't know what to make of it. I mean, Tony did post the "thank you" here on his blog, but why? To read our reactions? To use it as a confessional? To keep us from barfing into our oatmeal while reading it in "Page Six" of the NYPost? To give us a complete mindf'ck? This is either brilliant or a sign of impending doom. If the next one is signed, "xo,xo, Tony" I am SO outta here! My guess: the seemingly kind gesture by Rachel Ray will not be misconstrued by anyone; Tony thanked her and life will go on...as will the snark. I don't think he has put her on top of his speed dial list.
have u nearly burned your house down on boiled eggs
Dude, you're getting soft on us. Yes, she's killing you with kindness, but I never thought you'd fall for it! I was much happier not knowing that RR likes the NY Dolls because yes, that brings a glimmer of hope into an otherwise sea of blech. But I don't care how cool her friends are, or how well-versed in music she may be. Whenever I see that face and those puppet-like movements and hear that scratchy, high-pitched voice on my television, I literally lunge at the remote so that I can be rid of "it" as soon as possible. There's just no excuse for that kind of behavior, man. Worse still is that RR would probably recommend taking the beautiful fruit from the fruit basket and sticking it into a baking pan and covering it with peanut butter and marshmallows and fudge dipping sauce for some hideous 30-minute dessert. She has a dog food line called DELISH. Please, Tony, stop the madness and keep these types of positive reinforcements out of existence.
Age does not bring maturity. Life, consideration for others, this brings maturity. You have found it and it is something to prize. You now talk and write with maturity, but luckily for us, also with a lot of humuor and a clear eye. A child makes us grow up fast and ain't it grand.
tony-best travel show ever, my wife is always laughing at the glazed jealous look in my eyes when i watch your show because she knows i want your job! as a fellow traveler/adventurer i was wondering besides the lebanon show have you ever gotten into a situation where you were not sure you would get out of alive ie hungry restless natives haha also dont think i have ever seen you in chicago, we got some great food,cool architecture and local history. although i am not originaly from here and would not be the best guide i am always game for adventure keep it real best of luck Kev p.s. still waiting for you to be sporting a new york dolls t shirt
You come to Pittsburgh/PA/USA and I'll forgo giving you a fruit basket and treat ya to a Primanti's sammich and an ice cold Iron City.
I'm not gonna tear into ya over the Rachel Ray spiel, I am not a judge or jury, but I do appreciate the fact she sent ya that basket. Good people do good things, that sure seems like a good thing to do.
Now, seriously, get your behind to Pittsburgh, come on, we are rich in ethnic foods and such, you gotta see this great city, taste its killa food and meet it's interesting people.
Hey eyesawfoto - I've already planted the idea that Tony do a show in Pittsburgh (when I met him last year at the Carnegie for his lecture.) I suspect it may be a while though since he has already done the cities around us - Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo. I agree though; we have lots of great ethnic food and cool things to see (especially the Strip District).
BTW, Tony - if Rachel Ray can tell us what the meaning of the song, "Looking for a Kiss" is about, I MIGHT be able to give her credit for booking the band. Unfortunately, she probably thinks it is just some cute tune about making out with her man. Cheers, artnlit aka Bonnie (your t-shirt connection!)
PS> Met you a year ago tonight in Pittsburgh; let me know when you are ready to return... ;-)
Anthony, I think you are soooooo sexy. I love your shows.
I LOVE Agata and Valentina. It is regularly responsible for the disappearance of my meager paycheck. Yo Gabba Gabba is equally as awesome.
Now that the Rachael Ray situation is resolved, we can devote our time to solving the Sandra Lee Kwanzaa Cake Debacle.
I think the whole fruit basket post is a touche at being outdone. One you have to grin at, if nothing else. Kudos to you both.
I'm looking forward to seeing you in Knoxville this coming weekend (yes, Knoxville, TN). I couldn't afford the $140 VIP tickets for the meet and greet afterwards, but that's ok. I think it'll be a good time all the same.
Hey Anthony or whomever reads Anthony's blogs,emails and other crap that he probably doesn't want to read. I just want to say that beneath the New York stare and humorful sarcasm that you and your team make a damn good show. Your goodness comes out to anyone open to see it, then again I'd never want anyone to feel that a New Yorker has lost his edge. I dare say "hey come visit me in whatever-place-I-call home", but the Truth is that I have no idea what would be a good place for you to go,you're the expert not me, just keep making good shows. Thanks.
I am so confused. So was there a fruit basket or was there not a fruit basket?
Assuming the fruit basket exists and is not an advance April Fool's joke as some have suggested I am with those who thought it was a nice gesture on both sides in giving and accepting the gift graciously. That's the grown up thing to do and it doesn't signify a loss of edge.
But I am too clamoring for a longer post: about food, travel, music for the road, reflections on life--something along those lines...
http://venusreinvented.blogspot.com
There's a fundamental decency to you, Tony. If it weren't there, you wouldn't have the following you have -- because without it nobody would care about you.
"Kitchen Confidential" was born out of outrage against your decency. Ditto your defense of Mary Mallon. Ditto your evident connection with cooks around the world, from the humblest to the most celebrated.
You don't know me. But because you're a writer, and a pretty good one, I know you. I know a decent guy.
Tony, you puss.
Anthony, I swear you were driving behind me yesterday in Delaware County Pa at around 12:15 pm 3-31-09. Was it you? I was freaking out! I was going to follow you but didnt want to be a stalker and get arrested.
Okay, I *almost* bought this. Except you signed off with the ever-so-milque-toasty-closing, "Best".
Blech! Is there a closing less sincere than this? I think not. Therefore, I don't buy it. I think this was written dripping with sarcasm, because I REFUSE to believe the Tony I love to read would EVER give in and use such an ICKY DICKY closing as "best" !!!
Okay, I *almost* bought this. Except you signed off with the ever-so-milque-toasty-closing, "Best". Blech! Is there a closing less sincere than this? I think not. Therefore, I don't buy it. I think this was written dripping with sarcasm, because I REFUSE to believe the Tony I love to read would EVER give in and use such an ICKY closing as "best" ;)
I have the rebuttal...send a case of this profane stuff to her in return:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/squeez-bacon.html?cpg=93H
She can mix it up with Cheez whiz and Egg Beaters and have herself an omlette!
who knew you had a daughter? :)
Dude,
It's Wednesday April fools day and I just got done watching your West Texas/Mexico Episode. I hadn't laughed so hard as when you said, "A Japanese Resteraunt runned by a chinese woman, staffed with mexican cooks. I lived there. I loved it there. Thanks for the laugh bro. I will keep watching you cuz I love Eating/Embibing, and Living.
Thom Torres, Del Rio
Absolutely loved your Texas/Mexico episode. Great work!
could you introduce me to rachel?
You got me at the Tostones and the Ron. I loved your Puerto Rico episode most of all (I was born in the neighboring island of Dominican Republic). All our family got the travel bug and this is yet another reason we love the show. There are so many foods (and drinks!!) to be had all over the world in the most unexpected places! We are looking forward to meeting you here in Knoxville on Saturday!!! The McCubbins
nice, when will we get to see the "Dancy Dance" from Yo Gabba Gabba on No Reservations?
Tony, have you watched the final show of the season for TOP GEAR? The boys drove up the coast of Vietnam. If for nothing but the scenery background, it was a great ride.
I'd pay a year's salary to see Tony do this Dancy Dance with Rachel Ray in Walla Walla.
I thought "I" was the only one who loved the New York Dolls!
Oh, Tony, Tony, Tony...I applaud your dedication to bringing world cuisine to the table of we jaded burger guzzling Americans, I am compelled to invite you to come to Vermont, where we hearty, quirky natives (myself an 8th generation Vermonter, and as proud of this as any Mayflower or DAR matrons could be)can show you what REAL people here consume. We have game suppers where native game such as moose, beaver, muskrat, woodchuck, racoon, venison and elk are served in such a diverse manner as to make you swoon. We have a notoriously delicious BBQ maestro who delivers out of an old school bus. We have the Vermont Chew Chew Fest on the waterfront in Burlington which gives any foodie multiple orgasms tasting the wares of dozens if not hundred of Vermont restaurants and food producers. We have weird and wild goat farmers who make some of the best cheese in the world. We have the Morses in Montpelier whose thick Vermontah accent is exceeded only by their virtuosity as maple producers and raconteurs of stories that cover generations of Morses. The list could go on and on ad nauseum. Come see us. I guarantee you will be delighted. I have all the time in the world to provide further information. And besides, my sister and myself would LOVE to host you and your family and crew on a true Vermont Safari. Come see the real Vermont, Tony. We DARE you.
Your devoted viewer,
Susan
Hi Tony,
I have been watching your show for quite sometime now and I really love it. My question is have you ever been to Tazmania? I don't recall seeing you there on any of your shows. Of course you may have and I missed it, could have been one of those nights when I fell asleep early. Anyway, I hear they do a really mean pig, crunchy, greasy, goodness!! Have a good one.
Melanie WPB Fl
Dear Anthony Bourdain,
I am a 21 year old college student from Tallahassee, FL. I watch your show constantly, and I thought I should tell you (should you actually read this) that I have been vegan for 8 years now. But now I can say that after watching your show for so long now that I became inspired to no longer be vegan, and it is all your damn fault. I guess this is where I say thank you, you bastard.
-Dan
Hello. I am reading your book "The Nasty Bits." I am from Bahia, Brazil, and I would like to sent a private message to the author regarding the chapter "Brazilian Beach-Blanket Bingo." Please let me know by email what is the best way to send him a message. Thanks.
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR SHOW!!!!!! YOU ALWAYS MAKE A BAD DAY FEEL BETTER!!!
Tony, we are looking forward to your show tonight [April 4th] at the Tennessee Theater here in Knoxville. Wanted to share a bit of irony- local advertisers have put your promos, complete with opening clips of 'No Reservations', right in the heart of the Food Network avails! Naturally, as we all understand your feelings for your previous employer, we had a good chuckle over it...
See you tonight!
Albania. Nobody seems to ever talk of this quiet little country, and even though it's neighboring country gave heavy influence on feta cheese and philo, that's not all this country has to offer....I wish I could find a better way to send my comment than here as there's probably no guarantee you'll actually see this, but really, you ought to think about going there for a show! There is a rich culture, extensive history, and oh by the way it's home to a few well-knowns....the Belushi Brothers, Mother Teresa, Regis Philbin, and Albanias own war hero, Skanderbeg....their language is amongst the oldest in the world, and the people are VERY hospitable. PLEASE I HOPE SOMEONE READS THIS COMMENT!!!! And IF you need someone to show you around, ahem, my Albanian boyfriend would be very happy to oblige :) Take care Tony, and ty if you read this! P.S. Raki (Albanian moonshine) should be what you drink there...it's their national drink, not Greece..THAT should have been Ouzo :P
wikipedia..... Albanian Cuisine
Ok, so no puppies wil be harmed. But how about Miraboo???
I'm sorry, I think it's Isaboo... Whatever...
your spoken word in Knoxville was amazing! Thank you for an enjoyable evening! I hope you enjoyed the food prepared by the folks at the Brasserie it is one of my favorites!
Hey Tony,wife and i enjoyed your show last night in knoxvegas lol.You tripped us out the way you strolled out on stage without an introduction,timeless.We wacth No reservations(reruns and all)at night after work laying in bed going on a journey with someone we get.So to see you all over the world and then right infront of us was truley mind blowing experience.Your so dam funny i laughed till i cried.We'll we dont get to travel much and i've never met a celebrity till last night so i'm on cloud nine today it was awsome.We were going to ask you a question or try to talk to you but when it came time was to nervous mind went blank.O well thank you so much for signing are cook book will cherish it rest of our lives and i get to learn some new cooking skills for a taste change.Hope are pics come out guy didnt hit the flash thats been lingering on my mind.O ya get chance to meet you and what do i say getting my pic with you squatting down "probably looks like i'm taken a dump".Omg lol im idiot.Hope we get another chance to see you after somemore journeys.So take care be very careful please ,no bicycle rides.Thanks for comen here again that was fukin incredible!
Now you have done it. You made nice with the girl so you will need to do an appearance on her show. She will cook you some pork dish that will be crossed eyed good and you will have to admit that you like, it will be Chicago deep pan pizza all over again. Then she will need to travel with you to another continent so she can experience your show as well. You will probably get off the boat or plane or whatever and a large group of the local folks (whom speak absolutely no English) will be standing around pointing and gleefully shouting "Rachel Ray, Rachel Ray", they will elbow you out of the way and they will hand you their cameras to ask you to take a picture of them with her. I guess it is ok to admit now that I actually like both of your shows. You should come to Northwest Arkansas sometime, we eat all kinda critters here, and we have grown up food too. Your show is one of the best on television, keep traveling.
I recall having first heard of you a couple years back. My writer grandmother came across your book, and she made jokes to us that some smartass managed to allude our family tree somehow. Later, a local cook friend of mine actually got to meet you at the local Ann Arbor Borders, as well as at the restaurant he worked at then. He's still astounded at how quickly you handed him his ass on a platter, with a smile and a smoke and a few great insights into life and cooking. Recently, I started watching your show (yay reruns and being a student again). I can't help but be jealous the entire hour of just how lucky you are to travel and experience the world the way you do. Well, I have this stroke of genius when I'm not laughing hysterically. Keep up the good work, and I'll keep watching.
Something about the entire exchange just rubs me the wrong way. Of course, if someone makes a gesture of sending a gift it will be acknowledged in a thank you note. But the bigger question is: why did she send anything and why was the note blogged instead of sent privately? One has no choice but to question the sincerity of both the gift and the acknowledgment. Sure RR has stated publicly that criticism doesn't bother her, the critics are correct about her skills and knowledge and you can't please everyone. But I think it is very very important to her to appear to be Little Miss Sunshine and that's why she has employees who post that her detractors are mentally ill.
Tony I think you're great, love your writing and your attitude. But I think this whole thing is simply one big publicity stunt.
I saw the Beirut episode recently. Decided that it needed to be submitted to an EMMY's panel. After quick rsch, I learned that it was nominated for an EMMY in 2007. I am pleased to see that as a "panel" member, quality and distinction in tv production is consistently evident and easily discernable from the gang of 30second tolerant productions. Keep up the great work.
I've been watching your show for awhile now and will admit to totally loving it! I'm journeying to Uruguay in the summer of 2010 and didn't know if you'd already been there, but if you have some spaces open in 2010 summer, you should come to Uruguay and I could probably show you around by then! I should know the food pretty well after being there for a three month internship.
@smokey: I saw it - and was wondering about that myself. First Tony Bourdain, then Jeremy, Cap'n Slow and The Hamster rhapsodizing about the glories of Vietnam. Did they recently hire a PR firm to bolster their image as a vacation spot - the Bond villain like island resort Tony went to a few years' back aside?
Looking good!
I knew you two were hot for each other! Sorry just kidding but nice of you to respond as you did. Come to Minnesota and let me take you around and then cook for you and the crew in my back yard.
Tony- it's evident that the kids at msnbc never read Kitchen Confidential. You ought to send them a few copies out of the goodness of your heart. I figured this would make your head spin. Enjoy: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29916749/
good english is soooooooooooooo overated!!!
Tony... That very respectable. Man has hearth!!!
Hey Tony,
I don't think health is a top priority for you, but I just wanted to say you look glowy and healthy since you quit smoking. Nice.
placing comment in appropriate place is not my forte'
pssst "thunderstruck"
o ya white zombie ya
Hmm, Tony check your door. I think Sandra Lee sent you one of her infamous cocktails.
looking for the name of the trad ceviche restaraunt in Lima. Thanks!!!c
great show!
Dammit Tony! This is exactly what she wants you to do! Don't fall for her traps
Happy 2nd Birthday, Ariane and Buon Compleanno!
Anthony Bourdain dining at San Francisco restaurants. Where was I? I'm not sure how I would react if I ran into Mr. Bourdain. Tony, I hope you had a great time here in S.F.! What was your favorite restaurant dish of the trip?
Tony... you've been out of the rest. biz for several years now, and were always a BOH guy anyway... but remember, the waiters' most insidious tactic is to "kill 'em with kindness". and you, caught off guard by the warm fuzzy feelings engendered by being a new(er) father, have caved my friend. It's off to Dunkin Donuts for the Children of America to pipe trans fat directly onto their rippling thighs. After a few more softenings such as this, she will invite you to do a commercial with her for jimmy dean chocolate chip pancake wrapped sausages on a stick. RAGE! RAGE against the dying of the light!!!
Tony, New York Dolls? Just when I didn't think I could adore you anymore, you again exceed my extremely high standards for all that is cool.
Muah
Amanda
Hey you guys: What's up with the hateful comments? RR sent Tony a fruit basket and he responded in kind with a a nicely worded thank you note. It doesn't mean that Tony somehow sold out or turned into a wuss. I think it showed real class to send out a PUBLIC thank you note given the trash he has talked about RR in the past. Tony: you did well. I still like your show. I have noted that you are showing a bit of a softer edge these days. Parenthood tempers us all.... thank God.
Skyline Chili is the bomb. Thanks for making Ruhlman eat it. Next time you should make his phony combover ass eat his own bloody beating heart out. Tony, how did you end up being friends with this latent Rotarian?
There is nothing like the coincidental happy surprise to ease the day. I'm sure your Yo Gabba Gabba dance moves would have been a decent temoporary reprieve,though.
Cheers.
Hi Anthony!.
In less than three weeks my wife and I will do our first trip to US and we did choose NY like destination.
Generally when we arrive to another country we talk with locals and ask them about how they do day to day, what they eat day to day because a lot of time food talks you about the people and they roots like society, it talk about where they comes from and what they are.
So, what best New Yorker for ask about food than you!. I will appreciate if you can give us some ideas of what a typical New Yorker eats (and where) in a day for breakfast, lunch, diner, etc. How can we feel “new Yorkers†from a meal?.
About me I can tell you that I live in Venezuela from the last twelve years but I`m Uruguayan and what an emotional surprise was know that you was in my country, it was very emotive for me because I follow your program religiously and I enjoy it a lot. Unfortunately in LA we are watching past season, so I had to get that episode from Internet.
Well Anthony, I really hope that you read this comment and that you can guide us for this gastronomical adventure in New York.
By the way, there is a place in NY where you can eat “chivitosâ€, search for “El chivito d’oro†in Internet. One of our meals in NY well be there!.
BR
Sergio Dell
A mere basket of goodies and all is forgiven?...you're such a food slut.
Stand your ground. NY Dolls? Please. She probably thinks they're Barbies with leather pants and spike collar bejewled necklaces.
if you and your wife are in italy in may, my husband and i would love to show you some places to eat in bologna. we'll be there until the 14th. ask for us at the albergo drapperie and they should be able to point you in our direction. no film noir allowed...
Thanks a lot Juli!.
We are thinking go to Europe next year, doing a trip starting in Spain (Galicia) and finish in south Italy crossing France.
BR
Sergio Dell
I didn't think rachael was so cool in appreciating the New York Dolls. I love that band and what a sweetheart giving you a fruit basket
I don't think Tony is getting softer, I think peoples expectations are getting greater. There doesn't have to be conformity, it's just that saying "F" it when another is taking an effort makes things easier when all the crap is just getting old. That S**t gets old, and if I were Rachael, I'd be a fan of Tony's too, and the fruit basket was a reference to Tony's prior blog, saying she's paying attention and isn't seriously hating anyone. I personally despise Rachael Ray, she's the epitome of what's wrong with American culture today, all that fake B.S. and all. A perfect snapshot of the destruction of the genuine American woman. I'm sure Tony knows that, or at least may feel a little like this, but this caring just gets old after a while, and why not just concentrate on what he's passionate about.
If Tony is getting softer, well... people gotta change.
Tony, it's nice to you see you can go back and forth between snarky and civilized. I'm no RR fan, but at the very least, she comes off as a genuinely nice lady and someone who hasn't become full of herself despite her (undeserved) celebrityhood. As far as the Dolls go, who knows, maybe RR is a closeted hardcore rock chick dying to burst out of her perky cute exterior.
Now, if she's sincere, let's see her dine on uni, foie gras, and barbecued iguana.
Oh, and as far as the people who are upset about this go, it's healthy to spew some venom, but it's unhealthy to let that venom control you. Sometimes you have to let the better angels take over.
Nice jesture.. I honestly stil don't really like what she portrays on televsion (not the band), eventhough i have nothing personal against her..
Keep doing what your doing man..
Hey Anthony, you ain't goin' soft on me are you? I luv the way you trash Rachel Ray and her incessant perkiness!(yick!) Don't fall for it man! I like it when you're mean! Oh, and chek out my site too, www.cricketman.net. Yes, it's another cheap bid at self-promotion but my only excuse is that I'm shamelessly taking a bid at self-promotion for my latest work out which is about the game of Cricket in the Caribbean (which stragely enough YOU made me aware of in one of YOUR shows!) So I equally blame you too! Take it easy, and don't go soft on me!
Would agree with a few of the other posts that it seems our dearly departed, irreverent and highly respected (for his honesty and unique views) AB has gone the way of the dodo (wonder if those were tasty -- the real AB might have actually eaten one, but now would try and save the little fella'). Anyway...so long dearly departed AB, it was nice to know ya'
cool show, my favorite ever. Just remembering the Christmas especial with queens of the stone age.
i don't know why people are making such a big deal about you being "a softy". if someone gives you something, you say thank you. it's called having good manners. geez. oh, and if you go back to the philippines, they do eat dog there. i'm sure i've had some on my visits there. us silly filipinos, we so crazy. love the show by the way.
Oh, I love all your 'Yo Gabba Gabba' references. I noticed you mentioned it in a recent episode as well. Now we know what you're doing in your off time. :) Don't forget to wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, GO!
Ok Tony, you can only fit one other person in the lifeboat if you are going to make it to the deserted island alive. Who do you pluck from the shark-infested water, Bridget,. Samantha or Rachael? Just curious
I like Rachael, she a sexy little porker...
i like to know what your tripp to Chile was...by the way...gud you are sexy.
Aloha from Hawaii.I really enjoy your show. I love to see you experience other cultures through their food as I do. I was a little disappointed in the Hawaii trip you took last year though. You started out dissing the commercial side of Hawaii which got me really excited thinking you were going to finally blow the lid off of the fake Hawaiian vacation so many people from the continental U.S. take and show them all how they totally missed an entire culture while they were here sipping their Mai Tai’s and dressing like twins. Then you end up going to see the hermit on the big island who is not a native, The radio host guys in Oahu who were local but not really native, and still going to the Big Holly Wood Luau oh man what a sell out. I saw your show on New Zealand and thought it was very balanced you showed both the indigenous side and the more recent commercial side of it. Where was the balance when you came here? If you ever come over to do another Hawaii show Send me an email or something and I can give our production people some good references to cultural practitioners and find you some good traditional Hawaiian food. I hate to say it but that Andrew Zimmer guy went much more native then you. We just can't have that.
You write, you travel, you eat interesting food (& drink;).....oh and listen to good music....Too bad you don't have a twin.
Hey Anthony! The one on a Bacon Binge!
You need to do a Southeast show. I'm 12 and live in Alpharetta, GA, and even I know that places like Charleston and Atlanta are havens for creative foodies looking for some publicity and a world renowned chef to give them some constructive criticism. You've done shows on Washington D.C., Manhattan, and Chicago why not Atlanta, home of Coke, the world's busiest airport, delta's hub, the world's biggest drive-in, and the world's largest aquarium.
Cathy from Chile again...is it true that you did not like our food so much???? i don`t think that is so different from food in other countries...any way...i like to know what you think....by the way...eres fantastico.
Simple question and not food related. What brand button down shirts do you usually wear Tony? My girlfriend was commenting on the nice collars.
Hello Anthony,
I know you probably get thousands of insane, annoying, and down right idiotic questions and comments every day of your life but I felt I wanted to express something to you.
Your shows give me allot these days, I travel the world through your show, I learn about new foods, cultures and people every time I watch, I see and learn things I never knew or was blinded by the media with.
Thank you for opening my eyes to these beautiful countries you visit.
I have always been a picky eater, the thing you hate most right? well I have become more open minded about my eating, I'm trying things more often everywhere I go, and I kick myself every time when I try something delicious that I should have been eating for years now.
My main reason though for this message as you already know it is unrelated to your actual blog, is to thank you even more for opening the eyes of myself, my family and I hope many people to the cases of some of these people and their countries, I watched your Laos episode for the first time and to see what these people go through it broke my heart.
I appreciate what I have these days because of episodes like this, I appreciate life for all that it is because of this.
I just hope it does the same for everyone else.
Thank you Anthony Bourdain, you are an amazing inspiration in my life.
Sarah M
Just watched the DC episode. When you went to the Peruvian restaurant you were stumped by the flavor in the roasted chicken. Could it have been sumac?
I enjoy your show.
It's a trick Tony. You're street wise and all,,,, when your not high. Don't fall for the RR nice girl trick. Regroup, reconsider, and reload.
Tony...What the hell. You are starving us to death out here. While Obama is out there cutting taxes for 95% of us we wait and wait patiently for your next blog...rant...confession. When you don't write, my therapy costs go through the roof!!! Cm'on...give us a bone here. Pleeeeease.
Tony, have you ever thought of visiting Macedonia and experience the food we have to offer? I guarantee you'll be blown away!!
I stumbled upon old episodes of you in Vietnam on youtube and have been watching more than twice from your first time there to the latest and am craving for more shows on Vietnam and her food!!!
Well said, Anthony.
Anthony, please help! Bridget's Sexiest Beaches is beyond disappointing. Is it possible to insult every country that you visit? ... Thank you Bridget, thank you for answering my question.
*sigh... No Reservations... new season this summer... sigh... please hurry!
I can see you doing the "Dancey Dance" with those long arms & legs!!!My sons love that show too! You are the coolest, no nonsense cooking dude--even though you still smoke, YUCK! Other than that- you ROCK!
I said it before, but I'm getting older and like to say things again. Watching you, I have learned more about geography, politics, religion, and philosophy. In addition, how to be a better person--more patient, gracious, magnanimous. From Rachel Ray I learned how to grill a better steak. There is room in the world for a great heavyweight and a bantam weight. Best wishes to the "fam."
Anthony, would it be possible for YOU to take over Sexiest Beaches? I think I might enjoy watching you half naked and bringing your delicious sense of humor much more than Bridget..I could watch you all day but I've got to turn the channel after 5 minutes of beaches..
Anthony..No Shirt, No shoes .. NO PROBLEM..that's a show that would really cook! :-)
I likedddddd...much much much...tony...Cokk Free Or Die..!!!
just wondering if you'll do fanatic videos again, or if we can still upload videos to suggest places to travel... please let me know!
Anthony:
Why have you skipped Cambodia? You've cover every country surrounding it! We once owned most of Thailand and Laos, and we have the largest temple in the world, Ankor Wat. It's a growing country after the was and even Angelina Jolie's first child was Cambodian, nuff said.....hahahahhaa. You've done Vietnam twice, and we can't even get one show? wtf? I still love your show, and your not nearly as annoying as Andrew Zimmern...but I still watch his show. Keep up the awesome work!
Your attitude is the seiest thing about you, you know that?
Come to ALASKA. I love your writing, (although you cook very well!)...
We Alaskans have little to look forward to in the dark winter months than good food.
I am sure even the "native" food would make for a good show.
-Dave
Hi Anthony and Crew. I need a job. Please put me to work.
I watch your program regularly and enjoy it. You provide a great balance to Andrew Z's Bizarre Foods. I would ask a favor from a fan to recommend a good Little Italy restaurant for a family dinner for a couple with a 9 and 12 year old that are willing to experiment with Italian food. Thanks in advance for your recommendation.
My girlfriend and I would love to see you entertaining the cooking world with your most traditional work of art... When and where do you cook for the everyday, hardworking therapist looking for a great meal???
Thanks,
Ron & Karen
Watched a repeat of your trip to Hawai'i and was saddened. The first part was a total loss. If you were going to touch on Aloha Shirts you should have gone to Reyn Spooners. They are the real, tradtional classic Aloha Shirt people. You got taken to a tourist place. The people you talked to were not Kamaaina. The hot dog thing ... puka hot dog??? You mean you ate hot dogs with holes? Again you were taken to a tourist place. But you made up for it when you went 'local' with lau lau, poi and more. Then kudos for Side Street Inn. And you were winnahs with Spam. Good job! Also, very good job with going local in Kalihi. I am not sure why you put the surfing stuff in.... Seems like you weren't either. The time would have been better spent in the morning fish market, in Oahu Market or even in Tamashiro's. I don't know who gave you advice on Hawai'i. but it was not your best effort.
We love your show! How do we get your job? We both are seasoned (I mean 50+) airline crew. I would like to see a show about flying to destinations including the ins and outs. The trials and tribulations,or to simplify, the pain in the ass of commercial airline travel would be our goal. We love your creative and very real approach to travel including cocktails and smoking. We end every day in hopes of a cocktail, a smoke and good conversation wherever our bed is for that night. We have had many late night discussions about the content of the travel channel wondering why some of the shows. We don't want to see fat men eating obsessivly or the blonde bimbo on the beach (obviously for ratings for the male population) when we turn on the travel channel. Keep drinking, smoking, swearing and keeping up the only show real on the network!!!
I LOVE DANCEY DANCE! I have as well been save from some ugly situations with my daughter by a well timed Dancey Dance.
it sure doesn't take much to insite panic. I had to write a Standard Operating Procedure at the firehouse about how to use the gas grill. I summoned all the snarkiness I could muster to put the whiners to shame. I hope it would have made you chuckle. I watch your show because you put yourself into it, honesty snarky or not, shall always prevail over petty pandering. Enjoy your family, but I am ready for more.
Really would like to see the piece on Colombia again. My wife grew up and lived in 3 of the areas Anthony visited there. She also came to NYC and at at many of the restaurants where he worked when she was a model and student there. When will it come on again or how could I wait and watch for it? In other words will it come around again and how could I catch it or order copy of the video or download it. Is any of this possible? Please advise. Love the show don't know what to do other than ask. Can't find anything on the site about buying dvds or if copies of the show can be downloaded. Thank you.
Nice gesture indeed. Looking forward to your next blog post!
I love your show. When can I travel with you?
Hi Anthony,
Not sure how to go about telling you my thoughts today, after watching your most recent Vietnam episode of No Reservations, however I figure placing a comment in your most recent blog entry is a good start.
Up until today I've enjoyed your show as one enjoys any international travel/food show - with curiosity and a gentle smile as you recognise a similar feeling or experience. However, the way you created your Vietnam episode lifted my opinion of you personally up to a level transcending TV host. In fact, I'd now love to sit down with you on a Saigon street corner and share thoughts over a beer and the local sights.
Last year I made two short trips to Vietnam. One north, and the other south. You articulated my feelings about that country so perfectly, and you echo my own thoughts about how to live there. In fact, I am about to arrive in Saigon in early June to start teaching IT and English for 12 months. I'm leaving a house and partner, as well as an established and a very comfortable lifestyle, at home in exchange for the exotica that is Vietnam.
There's not much more I can say other than if I had the resources, ability and audience to create my own show similar to yours, that episode is exactly what I would have tried to create. It's an awesome feeling when you see a celebrity successfully translate your own feelings to screen. I've been trying to let people know why I am going, but I think your show may be the best way to do that now.
All the best, and if you come back again during my time in Saigon, I sincerely hope I get the chance to share that beer and some wonderful food with you.
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You need to go to Belgium. It's beer country #1 and we all know you love beer :)
Hello Tony, I am so glad you visited Philippines and saw you on tv you sampled the ever best lechon (roast pig). Keep up the excellent food adventures!
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Tony, I don't get why a nice gesture to someone who's never attacked you is such a big deal to people.
Now, go drink more beer...that's fun to watch...as I do it.
did you get a bottle of evoo too?
hate her.........ughh
It's friendly, beautiful, culturally rich and good value for money. It's modern enough to be comfortable yet traditional enough to be interesting.
Turkey is one of the world's top 10 travel destinations, welcoming more than 23 million visitors every year.
Culture & Art: Turkey's history of human habitation goes back 25,000 years. Some of the earliest-known human communities are here. Hittites, Phrygians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders, Seljuks, Mongols, Ottomans and others have all left their works of art and culture in what is now the Turkish homeland. Modern Turkey has all this—and more mobile phones than you've ever seen in one place before.
Special-Interest Activities: With nearly 8400 km (5200 mi) of coastline, water sports and yachting are big favorites. Hiking, white-water rafting, mountain-climbing and bicycling are all important, and growing, as is skiing. My favorite of all is hot-air ballooning.
Cuisine: Turkish food is now world-famous, and rightly so. The abundance of its fields, farms, orchards, flocks and fishing boats is exceptional, and Turkish chefs take full advantage of this bounty. Everyone comments on how good the food is. Not only that, the moderately-priced gourmet dinner (plus wine) is still easy to do. Then there's Turkish tea....
Good Times: Sit at a long table in a meyhane (taverna) in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Antalya, order a glass of beer, wine or pungent raki and join in the songs and stories. Turks revel in good food, good friends, good times, and good nightlife.
For stories of life and travel in Turkey, read the excerpts from my travel memoir Bright Sun, Strong Tea.
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like Rachael Ray said before i like Tony and Read a lot his recipe and he is title to his opinion and i title to my opinion .
Anthony, I seriously think you should read www.FoodNetworkhumor.com - they are the only website out there that calls these Food Network imbeciles out on how ridiculous they really are. You would laugh. I guarantee it.
Dan
Wow, Rachael Ray cooked you something delicious? I hope you had fun.
Nice job at the CT Forum. You got in your trademark stories and I loved your planned McDonald's negative reinforcement training for your 2 year old. The big surprise for me was Duff. Never saw his show. He was very entertaining. You probably didn't notice, but there was a locally famous cupcake truck out front selling cupcakes. Don't let Alice off the hook on her all organic kick. The kids in the Hartford school system prove your point. They come from poor, minority, single head of household families. 33% drop out rate. Bullets flying in the north end. Do you think they give a $%&#@ if the Hood milk they get for lunch is organic? Do you think the school budget can be doubled or tripled to go organic. in a perfect world, her point is valid. As you pointed out, there are larger concerns for these kids. Alice is her own world out there where her chefs get paid for 12 months and only work 6. I'm guessing she didn't grow up poor, or if she did, she has long forgotten. Despite your 7 digit bank account and fame, you still know what day to day living for the majority on the planet is like. Keep your chef/author/traveller gig going!!! And please tell me you have been kicking around some ideas for a future Bobby Gold.
The talk last night at the Forum was very interesting and entertaining. I found Alice's discussion on eating healthy and your discussion on serving what they want particularly telling in light of a book I'm reading "The End of Overeating" where fat, sugar, and salt are discussed. Thanks for sharing your comments and being in Hartford...and good luck as a daddy...that's completely a new role from your previous ones.
Anthony. I heard you are always looking for mysterious new places to experiment.Places rich with little known history. Please consider Croatia.If not the most beautiful place in the world,definately the top 3. Second to the Vatican in terms of Cathederals, birthplace to famous Nicola Tesla,Marco Polo,George Chuvalo,and the Dalmatian Dog. Then there is Austria,Birthplace to Mozzart,Arnold Schwartzenagger,Adolf Hittler (for the record) but a beautiful historic birthplace of Opera and theatrical Music.Definately worth looking into. Don't forget Toronto,Canada and Naples Florida.
Hi Tony:
This is probably ancient history now, but we just saw your episode on Los Angeles and were so disappointed!
As Angelenos, we also love New York and thought your treatment of your home town was wonderful. (We can't wait to go to Prune!)
Like NY, L.A. is a town that offers the opportunity to travel the world without ever leaving central Los Angeles.
What about wonderful central "foodie" areas like amazing:
Koreatown
Little Ethiopia
Little Tokyo East
Japantown West
Mashti Malone's Persian ice cream shops
Little Armenia
Nigerian restaurants of Inglewood
... and much more? (We were grateful you did include Thai Town; did you know there's also a Thai Elvis and a Thai Bob Dylan that plays in that same Plaza?)
Please come back, skip the inexplicable montages of oil dereks, shooting ranges and interviews with gang members in a city an hour north of L.A., and spend some time in the amazing multicultural districts right in central L.A.
We have many weird, wonderful, delicious areas that need your attention!!
Much love,
Pablo
Dear Tony,
Eagerly waiting for a new post by you on your blog.
BTW, I LOVE YOUR SHOW! Feels like I'm sane after all seeing that that are more of God's creations like me.
I watched the Vietnam episode tonight. I was in Saigon just recently over the new year. This episode made me laugh, cry, scream with joy, and salivate at the sight of all the delicious culinary experiences. I, too, absolutely fell in love with Vietnam. My manicurist (who is Vietnamese) is trying to convince me to buy a home there....THAT'S how much I loved it...
Come the day you go rogue, move to that Saigon island compound, sticky-bomb the bridges, and let yourself unravel in the worst way...I'll happily come slaughter your daily duck for you. Just saying.
PS: my captcha words are "asiago" and "the"
I almost busted a gut when I saw this! You must have died when you read that card. Too funny. Only you know whether it was a peace offering or an attempt at dry humor on Rachel's part, but It's damn funny. Travel Channel slaughters FNet, hands down. Eat your heart out, Rach.
"Don't - Bite - Your friends!"
Anthony: I guess this is the only way I can get in touch!
By the way love the Rachael Ray deal is she the "friends" of the food world, her former producer Z-Mo Steve Crisman says she is quite nice, I say monkey brains and some snake bile and a three some with Martha Stewart in the Pantry could help! This is not why I am on your blog, called Jim Harrison last week to chat and he mentioned that you will be in his hood soon with Dan fishing etc. I think you should add on to the trip and head south to Idaho and I can give you a tour , ask Jim Silver Creek is the worlds formost spring creeks to fish, bring Dan over to guide, also, have a few things to eat and drink for a Idaho /no Res. Sturgoen, trout farms, gators, tater tot factory, Idaho potato vodka, Snake River Farms American Kobe........ get in touch or have one of your production folks email and we can get on the phone and arrange a good fucking time including Hemingways house and we must drink @ the casino ..........! Hope we can put something together.
Keep up the good work, in Idaho we might just shoot @ boobleheads from the window of a moving pickup truck.
@ your service in Idaho, Ric
ps all that facebook stuff with you?????????
No new posts in over a month. Did ingratiating himself to Rachael Ray kill Tony's blog or what?
Tony, in case you might actually see this, do check out the co-ops and Asian groceries in the Twin Cities, should you come by here -- SE Asian (esp. Hmong and Vietnamese) food is very big here! http://heavytable.com/a-day-in-the-kitchen-of-a-hmong-family/#more-4515
Hey Tony,
I'm excited to hear your coming back to Portland, I'm stoked to hear you talk at Kellar Auditorium. I don't know how often you've been to Portland, but I wanted to make a couple food suggestions (I'm sure you get these all the time, so I'll be short, check them out if you want or if you have time). Going to school here for the last 2.5 years I've gotten a good taste of Portland, and these are enjoyable places for sure.
-Pok Pok (amazing northern thai drinking food, my favorite place in Portland)
-Beast (One of Portland's more interesting dining experiences with a set menu and a very creative chef really doing food the way she wants to do it).
-The 24 hour Pancake and Steak House (Greasy, sketchy, and amazingly satisfying)
-Also, I've never been, but Le Pidgeon is supposed to be amazing.
-Any of the food carts downtown are tops too.
Enjoy,
Cheers,
Sean
Watch Tony discuss food and food politics with activist Alice Waters and Ace of Cakes Duff Goldman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-falnvgzUk&feature=channel_page
Value types and quality is very high but very good
Hi Tony, Ilove your show, Ilove your personality And I want to invite you to my country (Nicaragua) we are fun people, nice and very caring for other It will be a huge honor If you come to my country and share with us. Please come we have good food, good beaches, nice volcanos and much more. Take care Love, Evelyn
Dear Tony,
First of all i love your show. I have been watching since the beginning and cant get enough of the world. I seen you enjoy many meals and i know you have your favorites, what has been your favorite destinations and food. I am planning a honeymoon and would love some ideas from an expert. Thanks.
Your fan.
Nick
Wow - a thank you letter! Amazing. Kali, I think the new posts come with new episodes.
Anthony, please help! Bridget's Sexiest Beaches is beyond disappointing. Is it possible to insult every country that you visit? ... Thank you Bridget, thank you for answering my question. tahank youu travelchannel
How can I get in contact whit him?
I need your email adress man!!!
Hahahahaha
Thank´s, beijos do Brasil
Also many thanks to the Travel Channel and especially Tony Bourdain. Hope you had a fabulous trip. You've had more life experience at your age to put us all to shame.
Hi Tony, you haven't updated your blog lately!!! I miss your writing, your wit and everything else... Anyway, I wish that one day I can get an autograph from you. That will be the day!!!
Come and visit, anytime!
OMG just caught a rerun of your Jersey episode.. i was ROLLING that is quality tv!!! you Rock Tony! (but i want a picture with MarioB!)
Anthony,
Thank you very much for a great show tonight at the Flint Center in Cupertino! I now have two great memories of you: 1) Autographing a tattoo on the thigh of "stalker-guy"; 2) Being SO incredibly gracious with both the audience and with us lucky few that got to meet you after the show!
It's nice to know you are as much a gentleman with us as you are at someone's house on "No Reservations!"
Interesting comments. Enjoyed going through them :)
YES, WE ALL KNOW YOUR AS HUMAN AS THE REST OF US, BUT PLEASE DON'T LET THAT INTERFERE WITH THE FACT THAT RACHAEL IS FULL OF IT. I JUST CANT WAIT FOR THE FIRST ISSUE OF R MAGAZINE.(hopefully none of you are strangers to sarcasm).KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO.
P.S.
THE CAPITAL TYPE ISN'T BECAUSE I'M YELLING,IT'S BECAUSE EVERYONE ELSE SPEAKS TOO QUIETLY.
Tony, your show at the FLint Center was hilarious! I missed you by minutes when you had a drink at the bar before your show. Your presence was evident from the half-filled glass of beer you left behind. Thank you for praising Vietnam so much. It was clear how much you love the country. I hope i have the opportunity to run into you when you journey back there for one year. please if you ever return to the bay area, venture into San Jose's Little Saigon. You would not be disappointed for the best pho noodle house and beef noodle! I would love to take you and your crew there.
Hey Tony, I am a great admirer of your show and anticipate your new seasons. I just have to first, invite your to my home country of TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. I think you can explore the more exotic side. Andrew(bizarre foods) went and did it justice, but I think you can find more exotic things that we eat there. Please try to include that country into one of your upcoming seasons.
Woooow, you actually have a blog! that is great!!! Tomorrow (Monday) i will post a text about mexican food, and I was writing about it while i was watching your show, in a Mexican Channel. I was about to link your name to the wikipedia information and... voilá! there you were... in your blog (ok, here you are!).
I will go through it!!
:)
Tony, where have you gone? Have you given up on blogging?
for the best pho noodle house and beef noodle! I would love to take you and your crew there.
Dear Anthony,
My husband and I are big fans of your show and want to share a very special group of kids and one incredible mother with you. The reason for sharing this story is it captures the essence of your feelings about food, that it is a time of community and togetherness. My mom is about to celebrate her 60th birthday in two weeks and as part of celebrating her life and aging they did a story on her volunteer work with some amazing kids. Please check out this link and listen to the tale of how food has helped save these kids. Here is the link, you click on the picture of the woman with the white hair and the blue shirt under the caption "Coming of Age" (top left picture), her name is Donna Miller and here is here story.
http://www.whyy.org/widerhorizons/comingofage.html
I heard that you were going to the Oregon Country Fair this year in Veneta Oregon. For real? That is awesome, I want to see you there! We have home brewed beer on tap at our camp! Visit us!
Dear Anthony,
We want to express our gratitude to visit us in Chile. We are very pleased that you were enjoy our food and our location. To us was an honor that you had been here and you had enjoyed in our restaurant. If in the future, you decide to visit again our country, please feel free to come again and keep tasting our chilean food. We have many diferent type of dishes depending of the year`s season. So we guarantee that we still have many flavors to discover.
Sinserely
"El Hoyo" Restaurant.
I just watched the Sicily episode and at the end Anthony's friend/tour guy and Anthony are sitting in the ampitheatre where Sicilian films are played and the friend asks Tony "who's going to remember your black and white cheap film?". Well Tony, I will. You let your friend know that, hahaha.
Dear Tony: I am a guy from the Northwest of Mexico,and i want to thank you for all the excelent programs you all present.Since i saw your program 2 months ago,my afternoons are so delightfull and magic.
I have enjoyed everyone of each program,specially the program you were in Paris,when you told about the story of Les Halles,the making of baguettes and you saw the sunshine of a new day drinking a smooth cup of coffee while we heard a beautiful french melodie from an accordion.WoW! I was floating with that magic.
I like your chronicles in each program,and please keep being a good human being.Also liked a lot the program from Laos,when you were invited to eat with the native man without one arm and leg,it broke my heart and i think the same as you did.
I hope someday you come here,at northwest mexico--my city is called Guasave,and the State is Sinaloa....to enjoy with us the magic flavors of Mèxico.It will be an honor to have you.
Thank you for everything
Sorry about my poor english
Sincerely Yours
Rubèn Quiñonez
Dear Anthony Bourdain,
Thank you for creating a show that the everyday American can relate to. I have traveled all of American & spent my junior year of college in Switzerland. After watching your shows I always want to experience your journey. Maybe not all 100% as I would be traveling with my girl.
However, I am recommending you set up a travel service with Travel Channel where viewers/whoever can go on the same journey with the same guides you use visiting similar or same destinations. How AWESOME would it be for your tours to be destinations!!! I'm in my name and contact information is in the "Leave a Comment" section of this posting. I would greatly appreciate a response as your travels have inspired me in my work/professional travels.
Best,
Jared Rozborski
I think it is amazing blog. Congrats Anthony
If I was Rachael I would have laced the fruit with something to kill that bastard Tony Bourdain. However I am happy that they can bury the hatchet!
Great Show! Awesome Book: Kitchen Confidential! Thanks for bringing some entertainment back to TV.
I wish you updated your blog, but I just can't get mad you. Although I am a vegetarian, I think HIGHLY of you---here is a recent article I wrote about your (whether you realize it or not) philanthropic efforts and all around badass qualities. Enjoy! http://www.tonic.com/article/good-cooking-anthony-bourdain/
Believe it or not some people who watch the food network and many other shows about food and prep.on many other networks can cook real well.Maybe even better than you without having any rest.experience.Wow imagine that maybe you would like to challenge a novice home chef to a throwdown or some sort of iron program.Yes I am laughing out loud and by the way I like Coke's and Cheetoh's!!!And hot blondes.I used to watch you.Feel free to e-mail me MR Anthony Boudain that is if you read any of these blogs SincerelyJVN
I'm sure Anthony Bourdain would love to email John Neville to have a good old discussion on cokes, "cheetohs" (whatever those are), and hot blondes.
I know I sure would, that is, if you read anyone's responses to the comments you post, John, to weblogs drunk, while taking breaks from furiously masturbating late at night in bitter rages.
I really wish someone would send me a fruit basket.
Also many thanks to the Travel Channel and especially Tony Bourdain. Hope you had a fabulous trip. You've had more life experience at your age to put us all to shame.
Love your book,your shows and everything you bring to this boring world of food that some us live in. I had the chance to meet you in Chicago-on the way to NY. I met you in the plane and got your autograph. The second best day of my life!! Your the man Tony, keep it up. My next goal would be to sit down and have a meal with you one day. Holla back Tony...
Man, you are soo cool. I like you a lot Tony.
Hey, whats with all the as*kissing? It's Rachel who was magnanimous enough to send you a fruit basket! That'll teach you to be nice to your colleagues! Just watching 'into the fire"...hahahaha! You deserve it, you vegetarian-hater! I love ya anyway ya big lanky teddybear! Love, Vegetarian and Proud!
P.S: No bland food at my place - why dont drop by, and I'll show you how it's done!!!! :-)
I appreciate the labour you have put in developing this blog. Nice and informative.
Nice post again, ohh Anthony you are rocking again. keep posting. You wrote so much about your family, expressing your love while writing. Keep it up, keep posting.
Ok, this is not the end of the world. She's not the worst of the worst on the Food Network. Let's just hope you draw a line with making up with Sandra Lee.
Could not agree more with you about Singapore! Lived there for 5 years, and now I'm in Florida. After seeing the Singapore Episode, I was craving the food! Love the show & and like a true singaporean I am obsessed with food. :)
Anthony
very well said :) love your show btw and your books , keep up the amazing work
Take care
Jess
I am watching back to back of your shows on the Travel Channel. I've been away way too long! Toronto's TV just doesn't have enough of your shows. As i haven't watch any of your shows for over 10 months, everything's new and even repeats are most welcome. Keep up the good work, maybe I'll run into you on the streets of Manhattan one day, cheers!
what is the theme song at the opening and commercial breaks for No Reservation? Anyone know?
Tony,
Do something different! Get your sorry okole out to Fargo, ND and meat er meet up with Prof Tom Isern at North Dakota and learn about food on the great plains. Tom is an incredible guy and a true Plainsfolk rennaissance (however you spell that) man.
Don't wear your fancy New York shoes and be prepared to step in some domestic buffalo dung. Who knows you may even learn about leafy spurge and if your lucky Tom might even be able to get you to a church supper. If you are doubly lucky you might even get to meet Chuck Suchy or go to a barn dance. This is the real Great Plains, not the pap Garrison Keilor dishes out.
http://www.plainsfolk.com/recipe/
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2829200800103955516tiOhnP
Tony when will we see a new blog from you we're waiting.
Let me be the first to wish you a Happy Birthday. Have a great Birthday.
Tony, you need to come back to the southwest, particularly Arizona. Alice Cooper's place is okay, but you missed a bunch of good stuff.
happy Birthday!!!!! I from Chihuahua, Mexico and love your program and YOU!!!
I'm from CHIHUAHUA too!
I've promised to my lectors that I would say this to you:
My mom thinks you're hot.
Oh, and btw we also love your program. haha sorry to say it after the hot part but, I've promised. You became the hot sir, for her.
Keep doing that amazing work. You're not like others, always with a happy look you know. You're human, that's amazing.
Cheers from Chihuahua and Happy Birthday. Plz , be inmortal Tony.
Gotta love the Bourdain's style!
Copernicus.
Ok Tony, three months is long enough! Please come back here and blog. We need our fix! Hope you and the family have been well and enjoying your journeys. And of course, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Cheers, artnlit (Bonnie from Pittsburgh, your Ramones onesie pal)
Tony, you are my hero! I love you, in a non-stalker kind of way. My husband and I are great fans of your show and books. You have the best job in the world, you lucky bastard! If you ever want to come back to Tokyo, Japan, I'll be your personal tour guide. Just look for the midget, Mexican, momma making a ruckus. Maybe someday we could make a ruckus together? Wait, that sounds dirty, and I don't mean to sound dirty, that is, unless you want me to. Okay. Sorry. I mean, if you want to come back to Japan and see it from my perspective (an American living overseas), I'll take you to the best Karaoke bars with the best sake in town.
By the way, I love your honesty. It's appreciated! It's hard to find an honest person on TV. I think you are the only one. Keep it up!
Ja mata,
Christina
Can't wait for the new season of Bourdain!
Tony being nice to Rachel???? Is this one of the signs that the world is coming to an end? Just kidding... I was tickled by your warmness! And happy birthday!
Hello! Where are you? We miss you, Mr. Bourdain! By the way, you have the best job in the world! I love your work.
Travel channel vs Food Network rivalry no longer going on?
LOVE the show, love your blog, would love to follow you...hoping you'll join twitter soon.
Ciao Tony! Where are you? Yes we miss you!!! ;) I love your work and I love the chefs. I am waiting you in Italy
How weird. I suppose this is what happens when I don't have a television and only watch when housesitting, and do actively try to catch No Reservations (if cable is working). But what are those of you snarking about a mannerly act doing with your own lives? Very odd.
Just have to say...please, Anthony, try Culebra rather than Vieques or the big island...we have live lobsters...and some pretty interesting stories. Read Target Culebra by Richard Copaken; most of the key people are still here - from what I've read and seen of you, you'd like to meet them and cook/eat with them. Welcome down.
We ate cow's head & tongue tacos....due to being under your and Zimmerman's tutelage. They were wonderful!! Just so good it was a little wrong, come back to Knoxville & we will hook you up!
Hi Anthony, I've always watched your show and I love the way you respect all kind of people around the world. Right now I'm watching the South Arabia show. As a brazilian living in Miami Beach it was so nice to see a brazilian flag in your office among other world souvenirs. I remember when you had feijoada and caipirinha in Brazil. You are down to earth, don't have that celebrity way to talk to people. You are just yourself and that's what make people like you. Watching you make my evenings better and make me feel less homesick, after all there is 6yrs I don't see my family. I wish you the best, always.
Anthony i think you should visit Vietnam ! more time seriously!the things u did in vietnam in the north area isnt nothing compared to the southern part of vietnam from waking up in the morning hearing roosters to having coffee with the with the elders to eating all the great food and exotic fruits especially eating fresh pho to drinking at night and partying.so what im trying to say is ANTHONY U NEED TO GO EXPERIENCE SAIGON AND THE SOUTHERN PART OF VIETNAM PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11also try the dog and rats....it be lovely if u take me with u
Tony,
why do I see Andrew Z all the time when I turn on the TV? I miss you! Big time....you don't even know how disturbing this is to my dream world..
Nora
Rachael who ?? anyways nothing like a recently ..hmm .. " recently departed chicken " cooked right on site as the one you had on the rooftop of Medellin, Colombia which brings me to my next point .. when are you going to be visiting Colombia again? so much left to see and eat .. and the women !!! I am sure you "noticed" them .. ;-) .. be well and hope to see you soon .. adios
Hey! Anthony Bourdain:
Like your natural style, straightforward, humorous, and down to earth remarks...Keep up the awesome work... : )
Looking forward to your new show on Chile.
Will you be traveling to Tuscany, Italy, Milan Italy, or Udine, Italy soon?
Best regards,
Fred D.
Mr. Bourdain:
Your program is THE VERY BEST on television. I am currently enjoying the 7/12/9 program marathon and all are being recorded. Frankly, you are a fascinating, funny and knowledgeable man...as well as handsome. I look forward to future programs. Marcia Towberman
Hi, Tony. Just wondering, now that Obama open a bit the travel restrictions between Cuba and the USA, and even the NYPhil is planning to play in Havana, are you considering going to Cuba also? What is not to like from Cuba? You will be the first to go, there is pork in all variations, the barrio chino in Havana, the caldosa in Tunas, and in Santiago de Cuba my former city), the congri con chicharrones, the fufu, the pork made in the chinese box, and in case you need mistery, the quest to find the pru, a beverage made of fermented root vegetables and spice that claims to lower your blood pressure in minutes. All that without mentioning all the music culture and the innate friendly quality of the cuban-by-foot. If you ignore the government and don't talk about politics, you could have the best of the times in a country full of beautiful landscapes and better people. What do you say?
Let me lure you into Cuba a little bit more... I am not going to say the nature in the keys, because as a cuban I wasn't allowed to go, it was turist's land, some people say it is paradise in earth, but consider Rum, booze, beers, beaches and the best cigars (did you really quit smoking?)... and my favorite place, La Gran Piedra, a completely different ecosystem from the whole island, but really, the cubans, they are just friendly and laughing about everything, even about the drama they are living in, some of them even think there is nothing wrong with the government at all, so delusion is another charm...
I love your show, keep them coming, Renata
Tony-
Just got back from Cuba. It was a very surreal. I would describe it as very "authentic". The old Chevys and crumbling buildings are very much a fact of the most sober reality of everyday life, not the least bit Disneyfied or staged for tourists, as is so often the case any other historical city.
Besides myself, I only ran into a few Americans (not the Ugly kind, thankfully, they prefer Cancun) and it's probably the only time I've ever felt that being American was a huge disadvantage.
When I was in college, my Art History professor said that the Impressionists painted their works in a quick and haphazard way so as to make their work feel as if society was transforming into modernity to fast, that they were trying to capture the moment before it it was gone. I think that's exactly where Cuba is right now. It won't be long before it's no longer a place "frozen in time", and soon there will be Wal-Marts and McDonalds on every corner. I'm glad I got a quick, fleeting look at what is on the verge of enormous change, even if what I'm looking at is a romantic, tragic cage that people have been forced into for the last 50 years.
I feel conflicted; I want you to go so you can paint that Impressionist masterpiece before it's gone, but at the same time I'm afraid that by you going, you'll put it on the radar of the type of Americans that go to Cancun, and you know what that means.
The food is amazing, the people are unbelievable, the story of Cuba is so compelling, romantic, tragic....it almost begs to be covered. Go before the story is over.
Love your show. Love you. Keep making art.
Saludos,
Anne Vieyra
I enjoyed your return to Vietnam yesterday. I am in Somerset, Ky and in a wheel chair. I would love to see your reaction to a new city in Kentucky and the unusual plants we have. Everyone mentions Louisville. No one mentions Somerset. The local plants are spectacular. I'm sure you could hunt out the foods. I can personally attest to the quality of a few local restaurants - Mexican, the Ky Colonel, and a Cracker barrel. Most of my experience is with bookstores and online. Let's face it. I'd be happy with an autographed picture or book of yours. I'm looking hopefully toward celebrating my 50th anniversary on March 2010.
"Given my frequent trips to countries where the line between "pets" and "food" can become somewhat ...confusing" - ouch. Always wondered how on one side you can cuddle to a nice puppy and then go out and eat a dog :/
The chef speaks no English, there are no menus, one seating in a very small place, he just cooks multi course meals from whatever he buys that day. You order by how much you are willing to spend. This is one of those Chinese secret places (the wife is Chinese) but he has been compared to Keller.
I'm a little late in posting but just the fact that you mentioned the New York Dolls has me a bit intrigued. I knew you were cool and all, but that's a name drop big time. How the hell does RR know about the Dolls? How did this come about?
Love all your shows.
It would be great to see a show with you, your brother and Andrew Zimmern on a Safari. Not a commercial Safari a real one in th
A real Safari in the Midst of the majestic jungles. I remember one episode you were in Ghana I believe. You experience something cooked in ashes. You were Funny! You are a blast Anthony Bourdain.
That's it. Sappy dad figure we can handle. Making nice with Coporate Automoton RR, no dice--and over a fruit basket? You seem to be truly becoming a media whooah. Strap on a pair, man. Sad, sad, sad.
Anthony,
I absolutely love "No Reservations" and am a huge Yo Gabba Gabba fan as well ( I have a 3.5 year old) and I about lost it when I saw you wearing a YGG shirt on your "Australia" episode. May I ask where you got it? Thank you and keep up the great work!!
i watch your show everyday . When i saw that you were doing a shout out to the D i was so glad. But when i saw it it hurt. what about our soulfood joints , mexican town eastern market downtown you ate soulfood in baltimore but not the D. i know you are not a low down punk like that are you.
Ohhhhh...Tony....ya know....when someone has a new baby at your age....they act like, and become doting grandparents. You know what I'm saying.
Miss you as you were, before daddy/grand-daddy overtook you.
Nontheless., be the other Tony on No reservations.
Loved your remark on "St. Alice" Waters. My mother-in-law knew her personally. Frankly.....lotta hot air. So you grow your own stuff for the restaraunt (limited in size)....restaraunts here in Columbus, ohio do too. However, we cannot do so yearround, as not quite as fortunate to have the $$$$$$$$ to abide and operate where ya live and do business. So Saint Alice...go get her Tony!
This is such an amazing show to watch. keep up the good work.
I will honor the sentiments of your note and promise to see to it that no puppies are hurt, killed or otherwise inconvenienced during my remaining time on television.
How was your tirp? By the way, Rachael seems to be a very nice person. It's good to have a friend like that.
Rachael Ray is no vegetarian, eating one kind of animal is no different than eating another, so what's her beef?
Anyway, still love you and your show, even though I am a vegetarian.
Been watching your show since it began 5 years ago. Spent this afternoon watching your shows in the Azores and San Francisco. I just read your bio on Wikipedia and will buy your books. But tell me how did you quit smoking?
How the hell does RR know about the Dolls? How did this come about?
Your program is THE VERY BEST on television. I am currently enjoying the 7/12/9 program marathon and all are being recorded. Frankly, you are a fascinating, funny and knowledgeable man...as well as handsome. I look forward to future programs. Marcia Towberman
Hi, Tony. Just wondering, now that Obama open a bit the travel restrictions between Cuba and the USA, and even the NYPhil is planning to play in Havana, are you considering going to Cuba also? What is not to like from Cuba? You will be the first to go, there is pork in all variations, the barrio chino in Havana, the caldosa in Tunas, and in Santiago de Cuba my former city), the congri con chicharrones, the fufu, the pork made in the chinese box, and in case you need mistery, the quest to find the pru, a beverage made of fermented root vegetables and spice that claims to lower your blood pressure in minutes. All that without mentioning all the music culture and the innate friendly quality of the cuban-by-foot. If you ignore the government and don't talk about politics, you could have the best of the times in a country full of beautiful landscapes and better people. What do you say?
Thank you very much . i watch your show everyday . When i saw that you were doing a shout out to the D i was so glad. But when i saw it it hurt. what about our soulfood joints , mexican town eastern market downtown you ate soulfood in baltimore but not the D. i know you are not a low down punk like that are you.
LOVE the show, love your blog, would love to follow you...hoping you'll join twitter soon.
mexican town eastern market downtown you ate soulfood in baltimore but not the D. i know you are not a low down punk like that are you.Spor haberlerihref="http://www.monosat.com">uydu forum
It was great seeing you at INCANTO here in SF. Doubt you will read this, but I didn't want to be those gawking annoying girl fans when I saw you.
Nice letter, and I'm happy to hear no puppies were killed.
ty man
what a great article. hope that you enjoyed yourself
Great article! You make me catch the travel bug :)
Tony...You can do no wrong in my eye's.I am a 43 year old lesbian who would go straight in a heart beat for you BUT...Making nice with Rachel Ray?OK, I get it but she still can't cook and she is as annoying as hell.Having a child has softened you.I don't know if that's good or bad but either way,you rule.New York Doll's,The Stooges,Ramones,Velvet Underground,Bowie,Stones and Anthony Bourdain.WoW
As a testament to the loyalty of Tool fans, when the band released 2006’s 10,000 Days after a five-year gap between the previous album, Lateralus, the record immediately shot to Number One and eventually went Platinum. Tool are the rare band that can go up the mountain, disappear for years and return—with 10 (or so) commanding tracks—to an even stronger reception.
The reason I like Metallica is because they’re very complex, mature men who at the same time have the enthusiasm of little kids. There’s nothing better than meeting your heroes and finding that they’re real, down-to-earth people. You can go out and have a beer with them and talk about something besides, ‘Oh, you’re great. I love your band. I love that song.’ You can forget all that and just have a really inspiring conversation.
They're both great artists. Jones has been rated the 75th Greatest Guitarist of all time by the Rolling Stone while Kirk has inspired a generation of young metal talent. Go Metallica!
In the years since that first meeting, the two have cultivated a friendship built on a shared belief in art for art’s sake—not to mention a love of seriously thrashing guitar work, classic prog-rock, esoteric subjects, comic books and surfing.
, I was getting my luggage and I felt this tap on my shoulder. It was Kirk, and he said, ‘Are you the guitarist in Tool? I love your band. Would you like to come to dinner?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah!’ â€
There’s nothing better than meeting your heroes and finding that they’re real, down-to-earth people.
What is not to like from Cuba? You will be the first to go, there is pork in all variations, the barrio chino in Havana, the caldosa in Tunas, and in Santiago de Cuba my former city), the congri con chicharrones, the fufu, the pork made in the chinese box, and in case you need mistery, the quest to find the pru, a beverage made of fermented root vegetables and spice that claims to lower your blood pressure in minutes.
Very gross that he doesn't wash his hands very often. Maybe you should send Andrew Zimmer to eat in his restaurant, since he likes to eat in gross places! So far, I liked your Puerto Rico show the best...keep up the good work!
Like your natural style, straightforward, humorous, and down to earth remarks...Keep up the awesome work. Looking forward to your new show on Chile
You can go out and have a beer with them and talk about something besides, ‘Oh, you’re great. I love your band. I love that song.’ You can forget all that and just have a really inspiring conversation.
Was this a gift basket from a fan?
Hey, I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say GREAT blog!.....I"ll be checking in on a regularly now....Keep up the good work! :)
My kids love fruit and we always have to make sure we have enough in. When it comes to apple my little girl cant eat enough of them. I am so please so do not just want to eat crisps all the time.
You can go out and have a beer with them and talk about something besides, ‘Oh, you’re great. I love your band. I love that song.’ You can forget all that and just have a really inspiring conversation.
I love fruits too, its my main source of Vitamins C.
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Like your natural style, straightforward, humorous, and down to earth remarks...Keep up the awesome work. Looking forward to your new show on Chile
I do love receiving fruit baskets and think that it's always a really nice gesture. I wish people would send more, also it might get people eating healthier. We don't eat as much fruit as we should!
Nice to have given the fruit basket, that should give you your 5 to 10 portions of fruits and veggies per day needed for a while!
Nice letter Tony, can I have some of what you're smoking?
Best regards..
Age does not bring maturity. Life, consideration for others, this brings maturity. You have found it and it is something to prize. You now talk and write with maturity, but luckily for us, also with a lot of humuor and a clear eye. A child makes us grow up fast and ain't it grand.
Wow having kids really does change a person!
I must be hallucinating, I thought I read a nice little note from Tony Bourdain to Rachael Ray....
Not sure I'd eat of that fruit my friend....
Nice to know that people now realize to quit smoking.
Well, this is the lowest point. What has happened to you? And all the people here commenting on how they love your nice gesture? Just the other day when I was watching older episodes of No Reservations, I noticed how much more edgy you were, in the kind of activities you were willing to participate as well as the commentary/observations.
Good news! People knows the bad effects of smoking.
Hope you had a great time in San Francisco. I'm looking forward to your event at the Flint Center in a little under to months!
Ye, ye - kids have to eat
I noticed how much more edgy you were, in the kind of activities you were willing to participate as well as the commentary/observations.
Well, this is the lowest point. What has happened to you? And all the people here commenting on how they love your nice gesture? Just the other day when I was watching older episodes.
I really like receiving fruit baskets and think that it's always a really nice gesture. I wish people would send more, also it might get people eating healthier. We don't eat as much fruit as we should!
Hey, I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say GREAT blog!.....I"ll be checking in on a regularly now....Keep up the good work! :)
I am watching back to back of your shows on the Travel Channel. I've been away way too long! Toronto's TV just doesn't have enough of your shows. As i haven't watch any of your shows for over 10 months, everything's new and even repeats are most welcome. Keep up the good work, maybe I'll run into you on the streets of Manhattan one day, cheers!
south india, a good suggestion
The Mexico-episode was ok. Keep it up!
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Tony, please make a second trip to Northwest Arkansas and Fayetteville. I had to be out of town, and was so unhappy to miss your evening at the library. Heard from friends that it was great.
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Tony, please make a second trip to Northwest Arkansas and Fayetteville. I had to be out of town, and was so unhappy to miss your evening at the library. Heard from friends that it was great.
hahaha!!! i dance like the backyardigans to entertain my kiddo! kudos to you Tony!
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way to save the day rachel! :)
I had to be out of town, and was so unhappy to miss your evening at the library.
Fruit is such a blessing, there a times when you just can't beat it
Verry sweet letter :)
I had to be out of town, and was so unhappy to miss your evening at the library.
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The reason I like Metallica is because they’re very complex, mature men who at the same time have the enthusiasm of little kids. There’s nothing better than meeting your heroes and finding that they’re real, down-to-earth people. You can go out and have a beer with them and talk about something besides, ‘Oh, you’re great. I love your band. I love that song.’ You can forget all that and just have a really inspiring conversation.
same time have the enthusiasm of little kids. There’s nothing better than meeting your heroes and finding that they’re real, down-to-earth people. You can go out and have a beer with them and talk about something besides, ‘Oh, you’re great. I love your band
There’s nothing better than meeting your heroes and finding that they’re real, down-to-earth people. You can go out and have a beer with them and talk about something besides, ‘Oh, you’re great. I love your band.
You can go out and have a beer with them and talk about something besides, ‘Oh, you’re great. I love your band.
There’s nothing better than meeting your heroes and finding that they’re real, down-to-earth people.
nothing better than meeting your heroes and finding that they’re real, down-to-earth people.
The reason I like Metallica is because they’re very complex, mature men who at the same time have the enthusiasm of little kids.
What a big boy. So proud. It's like finding out mommy and daddy are still friends after the divorce and I don't have to choose sides.
That's really a great piece of letter written by Anthony Bourdain, well this kind situations create problem for the children as well.