Does anybody else watch this? I'm addicted. I have a MAD crush on him.
Show website:
http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Anthony_Bourdain
Tony's blog:
http://anthony-bourdain-blog.travelchannel.com/
There's a new episode tonight; it was filmed in Thailand.
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
-- Mahatma Gandhi
Yeah I love that show. He's a cool dude.
Never left the Betances bandwagon.
It's pretty good, and really one of the only food/travel related shows I can watch. Well this and Samantha Brown. Everything else is boring.
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I've liked it when I've seen it; always wanted to read his books too ever since I saw him on the cover of one years ago (still haven't).Originally Posted by jlw1980
Does anybody else watch this? I'm addicted. I have a MAD crush on him.
Show website:
http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Anthony_Bourdain
Tony's blog:
http://anthony-bourdain-blog.travelchannel.com/
There's a new episode tonight; it was filmed in Thailand.
I think he is completely hot in the sort of Keith Richardsesque way I am so susceptible to...
Kitchen Confidential was a pretty good read. Didn't live up to the hype IMO but decent.I've liked it when I've seen it; always wanted to read his books too ever since I saw him on the cover of one years ago (still haven't).
I think he is completely hot in the sort of Keith Richardsesque way I am so susceptible to...
I enjoy the show but my wife does not so we don't watch it too often.
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I'd agree. I might have liked it a bit more than you, but it wasn't up to the hype. A fun, quick, beach sort of read.
He tells a lot of good stories, but he's way too full of himself.
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.- Barry Manilow
Like his show? I want his show. What a life. Where do I sign?
I did watch him a couple of weeks ago eating roast pig in the Philippines. It looked amazing, especially the skin.
However, I've been to the Philippines, and even the world's best roast pig wouldn't be reason enough for me to go back.
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.- Barry Manilow
I was giving some thought on how to work a MacArthur joke in here but I decided it wasn't worth the effort because 5 people would have gotten it.
Those who can — do. Those who can’t — criticize.
I should have just done it myself: I shall not return.
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.- Barry Manilow
I thought of it too, muggs, but assumed I'd be mocked. Then again, when has that stopped me from a bad joke?
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
-- Mahatma Gandhi
He is full of himself, but in an odd way it makes him interesting.
MM: I want his show, too. I've said that many times while watching. What a life: get paid to eat and travel on the Travel Channel's dime. Lucky bastard.
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
-- Mahatma Gandhi
If I was worried about being mocked I wouldn't make a single post. Screw the haters, Jenn!!!
Those who can — do. Those who can’t — criticize.
Bourdain's nuts. But that makes the show all the more enjoyable.
I thought Kitchen Confidential was overall a good read, with some chapters being positively hilarious. The follow-up, The Nasty Bits was good too.
I watch it, but have no desire to eat some of the stuff he eats no matter how much he drools over it. Same for the fat bald guy that travels around the world eating bugs and guts.
I can't complain but sometimes I still do. - Joe Walsh
He's doing a Q&A at the PPAC later this month.
Big fan of Tony Bourdain. I wonder what his cholesterol levels are like.
Indeed!
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
-- Mahatma Gandhi
I like the show - JP loves it and "Kitchen Confidential" is one of the few books that he's ever read all of.
To be sane is more dramatic than to be mad - GK Chesterton, Orthodoxy
I've watched it and I like the guy, but some of the stuff he eats....
Bourdain must have a strong stomach.
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EWWWwwwww!!!
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That dude has to be at least 3 times your age, and not exactly a stud. What's the attraction? His really really old balls?Does anybody else watch this? I'm addicted. I have a MAD crush on him.
I've watched it a few times, and it is a good and entertaining show, but I find it hard to tune back in. With all the reading I do, yankee games, and primetime shows i try to keep up on (thanks Hulu), I just dont have the time to get engrossed into it.
I actually prefer the US centric Man Vs Food which also takes you on a local tour of food, but in this case for a US city. And the challenges are a lot of fun too. And it's only 30 minutes = win.
Of course you do!!!
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He's not even twice my age, thankyouverymuch.
He's witty and smart. I like that. Not particularly good-looking, though. You're right there.
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
-- Mahatma Gandhi
Wow, you're pretty old then.He's not even twice my age, thankyouverymuch.
He's witty and smart. I like that. Not particularly good-looking, though. You're right there.
I love Bourdain and pig cheeks.
Calmer than you are.
Same here. The challenges can be a little much, but the famous, mom&pops places he takes you to is worth it. The New Orleans ep was especially good.
"I see Jesus Montero as a potential once-in-a-generation force on offense."
His obsession with pigs bamboozles me. Seeing them pulling off its skin really grossed me out. (The only part I truly like is bacon. Pepperoni is OK but I prefer turkey pepperoni.)
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
-- Mahatma Gandhi
Have you ever had it?
Calmer than you are.
I also like Man vs Food. The one where he attempted to eat a 6lb burrito was pretty good.
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I didn't mean to suggest that I watch this show regularly. But if it's on and I have nothing better to do, I'll give it a whirl.
You've got nothing to believe in but believing in yourself.
Honestly, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a professional chef who isn't obsessed with the pig.
I like Bourdain a lot, though I think some episodes of No Reservations could stand to focus a little bit more on food.
Tony Bourdain is Steve McQueen with culinary sense.
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Tony Bourdain couldn't wax Steve McQueen's mustang.
"I see Jesus Montero as a potential once-in-a-generation force on offense."
To me, Man vs. Food is just too yucky - I don't watch it all the time, but he doesn't seem interested in the food for any reason besides size, whereas Bourdain at least tries to understand the place where he's going.
To be sane is more dramatic than to be mad - GK Chesterton, Orthodoxy
That's why the show is popular among men and not so much among women. Most of the guys I know are at least mildly, if not wildly, intrigued with the notion of seeing how much of something they could eat. It is Man vs. Food after all. My wife, for one, thinks it's gross.
Then you haven't really watched the show. This season may be different, but in previous seasons the oversized food only appeared in the final 5 or so minutes. The remainder of the show is usually involved with the local food culture and the best venues in each given city. Watch the New Orleans or Portland eps and you'll see that right away.
"I see Jesus Montero as a potential once-in-a-generation force on offense."
Good to know - like I said, I've only caught bits and pieces and the everpresent ads showing Man in front of monster portions of various foods. I'll give it more of a try.
To be sane is more dramatic than to be mad - GK Chesterton, Orthodoxy
No problem and I can understand why people would get turned off by the promos for Man v. Food because they make it all about Adam eating 10lbs. burgers and 9 ft. subs. In reality, the first 20+ minutes are informative looks at places most of us have not but would like to visit.Good to know - like I said, I've only caught bits and pieces and the everpresent ads showing Man in front of monster portions of various foods. I'll give it more of a try.
"I see Jesus Montero as a potential once-in-a-generation force on offense."
It's a good show. I don't like it nearly as well as No Reservations, but it's entertaining.Good to know - like I said, I've only caught bits and pieces and the everpresent ads showing Man in front of monster portions of various foods. I'll give it more of a try.
Now, if people want to discuss that show, make a new thread!
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
-- Mahatma Gandhi
It's the Travel Channel, not Food Network. The show is more about the culture of the area visited, from a culinary viewpoint. I like it just the way it is.
Your opinion is just as valid as mine though.
Pwnage.
"I see Jesus Montero as a potential once-in-a-generation force on offense."
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