tony b Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 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." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited June 9, 2018 by tekobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted June 9, 2018 Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 Period I feel sorry for Cedar Rapids if it’s the new California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 It's sad but there is help .https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://manup.org.au/help-a-mate/&ved=2ahUKEwinxN2Y3cjbAhXMmJQKHQt_CpAQFjAMegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw3lbpSgx3c3d_geHvZZ_1KTOutback kamado Bar and Grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted June 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 3:33 AM, tekobo said: Going to commemorate his passing with a hot dog and cocktail combo. I've been drinking a negroni in his memory before dinner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted June 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 10:16 AM, Bruce Pearson said: I feel sorry for Cedar Rapids if it’s the new California Thanks, Bruce!! I left Cali for CR 35 years ago and I have zero desire to move back there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 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. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 16, 2018 Report Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Mouth watering meal. Edited July 16, 2018 by MacKenzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Looks tasty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted July 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 P.S. The oysters were strange in a good way. Their briny taste alongside the mayo and hot dog worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted July 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 I'll file that one away for a future experiment, maybe?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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