Dante Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I loved KC, a great book. Tells the true stories about what went on in the kitchens. Also I like his stories about the CIA. He mentions a chef in he book (Chef Bagna) who was a real terror in the kitchen. I knew he was a bit of a party guy but I never imagined he was in that much trouble with drugs. Amazing he's where he is at this point.
Chef Jim Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 I knew he was a bit of a party guy but I never imagined he was in that much trouble with drugs. Amazing he's where he is at this point. It's kind of hard not to party hardy while working 10 feet from a fully stocked bar with the underbelly of society as AB puts it. It's pretty amazing where I am at this point as well.
BuffaloBill Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 It's kind of hard not to party hardy while working 10 feet from a fully stocked bar with the underbelly of society as AB puts it. It's pretty amazing where I am at this point as well. Restaurant business just lends itself to drug culture. Lot's of peope in and out ... plenty of cash ... employees that are not generally mainstream ... late nights.
Pete Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 It's kind of hard not to party hardy while working 10 feet from a fully stocked bar with the underbelly of society as AB puts it. It's pretty amazing where I am at this point as well. No doubt. Not to mention the symbiotic relationship between the bar and the kitchen that Bourdain refers too. I laugh at the complimentary one drink sign in my kitchen! We usually start partying as soon after the main part of the rush is over. Then we knock back bottles of wine after work. Perks of the job!
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Love his show. Very funny guy with some great commentary throughout each episode. Usually catch myself laughing out loud a couple times a show. I actually saw something a couple months ago about how they had a contest to have him do an episode on your home city. The guy from Buffalo made the final 3, but didn't win. Bourdain really liked the "feel" he got from the Buffalo guy and said something insinuating that a Buffalo episode would be inevitable.
BuffaloBill Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Love his show. Very funny guy with some great commentary throughout each episode. Usually catch myself laughing out loud a couple times a show. I actually saw something a couple months ago about how they had a contest to have him do an episode on your home city. The guy from Buffalo made the final 3, but didn't win. Bourdain really liked the "feel" he got from the Buffalo guy and said something insinuating that a Buffalo episode would be inevitable. Having lived around the country I am still amazed at the food scene in Buffalo. Not a "pretty boy" town but absolutely outstanding eats. Buffalo is a class town when it comes to bars and eating establishments.
Beerball Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 Set aside the evening of July 27 if you're interested...
Kiwi Bills fan Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 Way to put it into perspective! Beef On Weck in Amherst or Warthog Anus in Namibia. Hmmm...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 I thought it would be an all-Buffalo episode. I'm still waiting for Dave Atell to do an episode of Insomniac in Buffalo. PTR
EndZoneCrew Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 I thought it would be an all-Buffalo episode. I'm still waiting for Dave Atell to do an episode of Insomniac in Buffalo. PTR I always thought the same thing....right up his alley...Anyways.....is this show still on?
PromoTheRobot Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 I always thought the same thing....right up his alley...Anyways.....is this show still on? Went off the air in '04. Here's a list of cities he did. Too bad he missed us. I guess much of it depended if was doing a stand-up gig in said town. PTR
Chef Jim Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 Just read this quote from Tony: “Alice Waters annoys the living shiit out of me. We're all in the middle of a recession, like we're all going to start buying expensive organic food and running to the green market. There's something very Khmer Rouge about Alice Waters that has become unrealistic.” This is one of the few things I hate about SF because yes we are in the middle of a recession and yes all the hippies are doing exactly that. Everything is organic, sustainable, green, blah blah blah.
buckeyemike Posted June 23, 2009 Posted June 23, 2009 A while back, he did one in Cleveland. Harvey Pekar was a major part of it. It was the first time I'd heard of the future Iron Chef, Michael Symon. The show, which I downloaded off iTunes to DVD, was complimentary of the city, its architecture, and its dining (especially the foods available at the West Side Market). Problem was, Bourdain apparently visited in March, when the predominant colors are gray and white.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 just a reminder that the show airs tonight cool thanks.
Chef Jim Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 that was a bit disappointing, IMO Buffalo.......disappointing.......who'd of thunk it.
Heitz Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I'm a huge Bourdain fan - reminds me of my grandfather and the old restaurant days. I'd love to explore a cities restaurants with Tony! It's too bad he didn't get to hit a couple more restaurants or, of course, go to a Bills game. Still the montage had a lot of hits and he got in the wings and Beef on Weck, plus watching a bombed Zamir get mobbed was awesome. He did what he does, explored a touch of the city with a local guide (and he loves Starr). Still, I would love to have seen more of the city! I loved the Baltimore segment, I jumped out of my seat when I saw Snoop Pearson. The Wire, is absolutely amazing and Snoop was unforgettable and pretty much the same in real life. That feather bowling game looked pretty fun too. Can't believe that I haven't ever seen that game before! Seems good for drinking...
bills44 Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 It's too bad he didn't get to hit a couple more restaurants or, of course, go to a Bills game. Still the montage had a lot of hits and he got in the wings and Beef on Weck, plus watching a bombed Zamir get mobbed was awesome. He did what he does, explored a touch of the city with a local guide (and he loves Starr). Still, I would love to have seen more of the city! my thoughts as well. Would've been cool if they had walked down the street from Nietzsche's over to the Old Pink for a steak sandwich.
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