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https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/08/us/anthony-bourdain-obit/index.html

I was a mega-fan, have watched all his TV shows over the years religiously and own several of his books - his "les Halles cookbook" is a staple in my kitchen. I was hooked after I read Kitchen Confidential. I actually got to meet him in the airport here in Cedar Rapids many years ago! I asked him "What the hell are you doing in Iowa? It surely ain't for the food!!" He laughed and just said "book signing in Iowa City." 

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29 minutes ago, tony b said:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/08/us/anthony-bourdain-obit/index.html

I was a mega-fan, have watched all his TV shows over the years religiously and own several of his books - his "les Halles cookbook" is a staple in my kitchen. I was hooked after I read Kitchen Confidential. I actually got to meet him in the airport here in Cedar Rapids many years ago! I asked him "What the hell are you doing in Iowa? It surely ain't for the food!!" He laughed and just said "book signing in Iowa City." 

Sad indeed. :-(

Apparently he hadn’t heard that Cedar Rapids is the new California. 

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13 hours ago, tony b said:

I was a mega-fan

The Husband and I are mega fans too.  He was the best.  It never felt touristy, hunting down a place that Bourdain had recommended because a) he was obviously only talking to me, his friend and b) the food and/or drink was always great.  Going to commemorate his passing with a hot dog and cocktail combo.  

And yes, of course I am very sad that he didn't want to see any more days on this planet but I am pretty sure he had a good time for at least part of the time he was here.  

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This was my first Bourdain tribute meal.  Hot dogs.  Bun slathered in garlic mayonnaise, dog wrapped in proscuitto, topped with deep fried oysters and a squeeze of black garlic vinny (courtesy of  Le Pigeon).  I have a vague memory of Bourdain discovering and loving oysters in France in his teens.  This was a good but not great tribute.  Will continue to work on it.  Lack of dedicated alcoholic beverage made this inauthentic.  Stlll so sad that he is dead.  

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12 hours ago, tony b said:

Nice tribute, tekobo. I'd have never thought to put fried oysters on a hot dog. But, the adult beverage was a must have to be a full and proper tribute! 

I agree.  We did drink some red wine but I really want to get to a cocktail and dog combo that he would have liked.  Onwards and upwards...

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