He eats. He writes. He travels. And he’s hungry for more.
This is the premise behind the Travel Channel’s underground hit Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.
Anthony Bourdain is a host like no other. From the bustling streets of Shanghai to the picturesque bluffs of France, he takes you on a one-on-one tour through the most culturally vibrant destinations in the entire world.
He takes pride in musing on his three favorite topics: food, culture and travel. Although this may sound stale and about as exciting as watching Olympic style curling, believe me, nothing could be farther from the truth. It’s in his comedic delivery, his no holds barred commentary and the fact that he could care less whether you actually watch his show or not. All Bourdain is concerned with, is where exactly he’s going next.
Maybe that’s part of the attraction. Now on his 10th season with the Travel Channel, Bourdain has more freedom to say and do what whatever he wants than ever before. Just like the Viewer Discretion label warns in the beginning of the show, he is not afraid to express exactly how he feels. If he thinks that bowl of clam chowder tasted like a dead squirrel that’s been left out in the rain too long, he’ll tell you.
Whether you’re an avid tourist, a food junkie, or just an average joe looking for something good to watch on T.V., Bourdain has got it all. So next time your flipping through your vast array of channels and often neglected pay-per-view events, why not stop by the Travel Channel and spend an enchanted evening with the always entertaining and always captivating Anthony Bourdain. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
Eric Duffert can be reached at eduffert@aol.com.
If you do not have a cable box, which I am sure most UT students don’t, then you cannot watch the Travel Channel at UT. Brighthouse Networks has made this a ‘premium’ channel and can only be watched with a cable box now. I love this show and am very disappointed that I cannot watch it at UT.