A Sad Day in the Foodie Universe

[tony b]

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." 

[Pequod]

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. 

[tekobo]

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

[Bruce Pearson]

Period I feel sorry for Cedar Rapids if it’s the new California

[Aussie Ora]

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_1KT

Outback kamado Bar and Grill

[tony b]

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. 

[tony b]

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! 

[tekobo]

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.  

 

  

[MacKenzie]

Mouth watering meal.  

Edited July 16, 2018 by MacKenzie

[Bruce Pearson]

Looks tasty 

[tony b]

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! 

[tekobo]

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...

[tekobo]

P.S.  The oysters were strange in a good way.  Their briny taste alongside the mayo and hot dog worked well.  

[tony b]

I'll file that one away for a future experiment, maybe??