Anthony Bourdain Speaking Tour
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Anthony Bourdain Speaking Tour
Hey all,
I am sorry to be a stranger. We have just been buried for the last couple of months, and I am having trouble finding time to post. But that is good news I guess. We are busy, so folks are traveling again.
My bride surprised me at Christmas with tickets to see Anthony Bourdain during his stop in New Orleans last night. He is doing a speaking tour. What a hoot! If you get a chance to see him near you, it is worth the effort.
Totally unscripted and unedited Tony. And of course, uncensored. The F-bombs were flying. He ripped on his colleagues on the Travel Channel, and especially on the folks on the Food Network. He talked about bad food, and his philosophy about eating in the third world. Very funny, and insightful. Just a great night.
Here is something fun he shared with the audience. Go to YouTube, and search "sandra lee kwanzaa". It is hilarious. I can't believe that she has a national show. Middle school home ec cooking at it's best.
I will try to post more often. I truly hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Here is to a good year for all of us.
Warm Regards,
Pat Hewitt
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I am sorry to be a stranger. We have just been buried for the last couple of months, and I am having trouble finding time to post. But that is good news I guess. We are busy, so folks are traveling again.
My bride surprised me at Christmas with tickets to see Anthony Bourdain during his stop in New Orleans last night. He is doing a speaking tour. What a hoot! If you get a chance to see him near you, it is worth the effort.
Totally unscripted and unedited Tony. And of course, uncensored. The F-bombs were flying. He ripped on his colleagues on the Travel Channel, and especially on the folks on the Food Network. He talked about bad food, and his philosophy about eating in the third world. Very funny, and insightful. Just a great night.
Here is something fun he shared with the audience. Go to YouTube, and search "sandra lee kwanzaa". It is hilarious. I can't believe that she has a national show. Middle school home ec cooking at it's best.
I will try to post more often. I truly hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Here is to a good year for all of us.
Warm Regards,
Pat Hewitt
Travel Professional
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Glad you are busy Pat, it is trying but it is better than the alternative! Would just love to see Anthony on his speaking tour, I bet he is a treat. Looks like the kind of person it'd be great to share a beer or two with.
Just a note to anyone who has never caught his show, the Travel Channel is showing many of his shows all day tomorrow, the 10th.
Hope we all stay plenty busy in the new year yet with plenty of time for travel too of course!
Just a note to anyone who has never caught his show, the Travel Channel is showing many of his shows all day tomorrow, the 10th.
Hope we all stay plenty busy in the new year yet with plenty of time for travel too of course!
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Sounds like a great time Pat. He came to Seattle not too long ago and talked with Mario Batali. The tix weren't cheap and I didn't make it, but a good friend did and said it was highly entertaining!
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Amy, I have plans that night for dinner with friends, so I must rely on you for a review.
http://calendar.boston.com/boston-ma...n-eric-ripert#
http://calendar.boston.com/boston-ma...n-eric-ripert#
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amyb, here's an interview with Ripert & Bourdain on "Good vs Evil" by Boston Magazine:
http://blogs.bostonmagazine.com/chow...hony-bourdain/
http://blogs.bostonmagazine.com/chow...hony-bourdain/
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For the ladies, my photos from tonight (do not need to be a FB member to view, public link)
https://www.facebook.com/album.php?a...7&l=24e1ca7f9b
https://www.facebook.com/album.php?a...7&l=24e1ca7f9b
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What I don't think the pictures capture is the ice bucket full of beer! They had a good time. It was really interesting, I learned a lot about Ripert, especially. He is incredibly modest, at least he acted very embarassed when his many achievements were listed aloud. They play well off each other and it was funny to hear some behind the scenes stories from Top Chef. Anthony is MUCH taller than I expected and almost painfully thin. Ripert is an exceptional dresser, that suit rocked (how's that for female commentary?) TV does neither of them any favors, I thought they were much better looking in person! And this did nothing but fuel the flame I hold for Anthony!