Anthony Bourdain: "No Reservations"
Jul 26, 2005 | 11:33 pm
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Well. . . as a counter point to the other reviews.
I watched the entire painful episode. Although he seemed to have a humorous bent, the focus did not seem to be there. The part about the old market (Layal?) and the new market was somewhat interesting. But it seemed that the entire show was about Anthony Bourdain rather than Paris.
And it also seemed that he was able to work thru about 6 packs of cigarettes during the show.
But on the good side, for the Travel Channel it wasn't about Vegas or Poker. Although, it would not surprise me to see him in Vegas after Iceland.
I watched the entire painful episode. Although he seemed to have a humorous bent, the focus did not seem to be there. The part about the old market (Layal?) and the new market was somewhat interesting. But it seemed that the entire show was about Anthony Bourdain rather than Paris.
And it also seemed that he was able to work thru about 6 packs of cigarettes during the show.
But on the good side, for the Travel Channel it wasn't about Vegas or Poker. Although, it would not surprise me to see him in Vegas after Iceland.
Jul 27, 2005 | 8:06 am
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Originally Posted by mapsmith
Well. . . as a counter point to the other reviews.
The part about the old market (Layal?) and the new market was somewhat interesting.
The part about the old market (Layal?) and the new market was somewhat interesting.
Jul 27, 2005 | 2:38 pm
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Originally Posted by Doppy
I'm going to Les Halles (the one on Park Ave So.) tonight based on this thread.
Jul 27, 2005 | 2:44 pm
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
I love Tony Bourdain... Thoroughly enjoyed both Kitchen Confidential & A Cook's Tour, as well as the FoodTV series on A Cook's Tour. Sadly I missed out on attending a dinner & book signing with him when he was in Chicago as I was out of town. 
I saw last night's show & wasn't disappointed, and I'm looking forward to next week. Oh how I wish I could sit down for a meal with him...
I saw last night's show & wasn't disappointed, and I'm looking forward to next week. Oh how I wish I could sit down for a meal with him...
Jul 27, 2005 | 2:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Doppy
I'm going to Les Halles (the one on Park Ave So.) tonight based on this thread.
You'll be happy with Les Halles on Park South. Les Halles on John Street has VERY uneven service to say the least and that has been true since the place was called Le Marais (same owners). Frankly the service at the John Street Bar two doors down is better.
I've been disappointed there so many times over the years by the service that I'll never go again. The front of the house is managed much differently than at Les Halles Park South.
BTW, Tony B is not the owner, he's the executive chef. The owner's name escapes me, but it's a Spanish last name - he's a GREAT restauranteur.
Jul 27, 2005 | 3:06 pm
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I watched the show, sort of expecting an offshoot of the Cook's Tour show from the Food Network. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was not about eating the lizard's gizzards, and more about appreciating fine food.
The part about the bakery has me jonesing for some really good bread, and the whole show has my gf pester...errr...encouraging me about a trip to Paris.
The part about the bakery has me jonesing for some really good bread, and the whole show has my gf pester...errr...encouraging me about a trip to Paris.
Jul 27, 2005 | 9:43 pm
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I wathced his previous show and it was one of my favourites, it mixed travel advice with cooking adventures. I'll tell you, I grew up in Mexico and he ate things that I wiuld never dare to. I particularly remember a trip to Vietnam in which his boss, the restaurant owner, had even more guts than him ^ . I'm looking forward to this new show.
Jul 27, 2005 | 9:50 pm
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Just read that HBO will be doing a series based on Kitchen Confidential starting this fall. I suspect that Mr. Bourdain is less of an "executive chef" and more a "Producer" at this time. It continues to bother me that he is so cavalier about his excessive drug and alcohol use. He is an extremely talented man. Wonder how well he would fare while sober?
Jul 27, 2005 | 11:05 pm
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French Laundry
I saw the episode where Bourdain went to the French Laundry - man that food sounded incredible. I stumbled on the French Laundry cookbook at Costco - also incredible.
Jul 27, 2005 | 11:07 pm
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Is this a reality show?
Originally Posted by obscure2k
Just read that HBO will be doing a series based on Kitchen Confidential starting this fall. I suspect that Mr. Bourdain is less of an "executive chef" and more a "Producer" at this time. It continues to bother me that he is so cavalier about his excessive drug and alcohol use. He is an extremely talented man. Wonder how well he would fare while sober?
Jul 27, 2005 | 11:35 pm
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Seems that Kitchen Confidential will be brought to us by Darren Starr, the creator of Sex and the City. Should be fun
After turning New York restaurants into a chic setting for "Sex and the City," Darren Star, creator of the hit HBO comedy, is taking a closer behind-the-scenes look at the posh eateries in "Kitchen Confidential."
The half-hour project based on Anthony Bourdain's book has landed at Fox Broadcasting Co. with a script commitment plus a six-figure penalty.
After turning New York restaurants into a chic setting for "Sex and the City," Darren Star, creator of the hit HBO comedy, is taking a closer behind-the-scenes look at the posh eateries in "Kitchen Confidential."
The half-hour project based on Anthony Bourdain's book has landed at Fox Broadcasting Co. with a script commitment plus a six-figure penalty.
Jul 28, 2005 | 10:01 am
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Food was excellent at Les Halles last night - had an escargot appetizer and Steak au Poivre for the main course. The steak was perfectly cooked and was incredibly tender.
Service was kind of lousy, though. Lots of waiting, they never came to check on us, we had to ask several times for a water refill. I felt like I was in Paris already
Service was kind of lousy, though. Lots of waiting, they never came to check on us, we had to ask several times for a water refill. I felt like I was in Paris already