Posts tagged 'morimoto'

The following posts are associated with the tag you have selected. You may subscribe to the RSS feed for this tag to receive future updates relevant to the topic(s) of your interest.

http://anthony-bourdain-blog.travelchannel.com/tag/morimoto.rss

Strictly Hardcore

By Anthony Bourdain on August 11, 2008 9:30 AM | Permalink | 162 Comments

Tonight and next Monday night, two episodes in a row of some of the purest, hardest, straight-to-the-action, food porn we've ever done on NO RESERVATIONS. And there are no better places on earth to get right to the heart of the good stuff than Japan and Spain.

There are, on reflection, some similarities between the two destinations: in both cultures, the very best ingredients, presented in all their unadorned, un-fussed with, pristine simplicity, are celebrated and enjoyed with great enthusiasm. The cult of jamon in Spain, for instance, bears some resemblance to the Japanese obsession with the very best tuna. Neither culture requires additional ingredients or garnish to get the point. I love seeing what happens to Western chefs after visiting Japan for the first time. A very fine Italian chef friend of mine returned typically traumatized by what he'd seen and experienced. Weeks later, he still had that uniquely blissed out, confused, sort of hangdog look on his face -- an expression I can only compare to what happens after you've had the first really, really good sex of your life. It's a look that says, "I thought I knew a few things. But apparently I don't." It's devastating.

Continue Reading Strictly Hardcore.

Strictly Hardcore


Anthony Bourdain

Meet Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain is a 28-year veteran of professional kitchens, having worked as a dishwasher, line cook and chef in places good, bad and horrible -- most of them in New York City. Read Anthony Bourdain's full biography.


About No Reservations

"No Reservations" dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant. Join Anthony Bourdain as he circumnavigates the globe on his conquest to discover the cities, villages and countries that provide life's truest surprises. Learn more about the show.


Recent Entries

Anthony Bourdain Video

 

Follow Anthony on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
  

Recent Comments
  • JuliePie: Yo Gabba Gabba is Sesame Street for ravers.
  • Johny Bravo: Seriously Anthony, A blog post on rust. Just Kidding. I really love your show, and enjoy...
  • Sonia: Oh my god, you're owned by The Food Network now?! What say ye?
  • cheap gucci handbags: yes, that is right , i like this idea
  • Tu: Tony, get down to detroit tonight, eat a burger at the bronx on 2dn st, then go see the Cult at...
Top Tags and Archives