Best of Bourdain

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  • 2010
  • 1 Season

Best of Bourdain is a show that focuses on the life and experiences of famous chef and travel documentarian, Anthony Bourdain. Anthony Bourdain is known for his unique approach to documenting different cultures and cuisines from around the world. The show features episodes from his previous shows like A Cook’s Tour, No Reservations and Parts Unknown, collecting the most popular and impactful moments of his career.

The show is a culinary adventure around the world, exploring different cultures and their unique traditions in food and rituals. Anthony Bourdain’s approach to food is unique as he considers it a crucial part of the culture and social structure. He doesn’t just eat and appreciate the food, but he goes deeper to understand its origins and the people behind it. He breaks down food barriers and opens the minds of viewers to try different cuisines and embrace cultural differences.

Anthony Bourdain's charismatic personality and inquisitive nature make the show entertaining and compelling. He charms viewers with his wit, humor, and deep curiosity about the world surrounding him. He often speaks about the socio-political process and current issues that impact the community and culture where he's visiting, and he opens a window for viewers to understand different perspectives from around the world.

Visiting different countries to explore their food, culture, and traditions has a considerable impact on Anthony’s documentary. The show covers some of the world’s most exotic and exclusive locations, diving deep into every aspect, including types of food, the atmosphere, the people, and history. It's about his journey to gain long-lasting memories that he can share with others, and through his sharing, viewers also benefit from his experiences.

Best of Bourdain leads viewers to virtually connect with people from different communities, experience their lifestyle, taste their food, and learn about their culture as well. The show is a window to the world, embracing a wide audience range, including food lovers, travel enthusiasts, and culture seekers.

The show also features interviews with locals who share their experiences, perspectives, and customs with Anthony. These interviews provide valuable insights into the culture and traditions of local people. Through the people he meets, viewers can understand different lifestyles, environments, and perspectives. These conversations broaden the perspectives of people who intend to travel just to build a connection with the locals. Anthony introduces viewers to the people he meets, and through those connections, viewers also gets to know them on a personal level.

Anthony Bourdain is a celebrity chef, and his insights are not just confined to food; they cover everything from politics to history. He is a journalist, a commentator, and a chef at the same time. He crosses borders and divides, sharing his experiences with viewers from all around the world. His program emphasizes the importance of travel to understand various cultures, promotes adventurous eating, and encourages breaking down barriers of social and cultural divides.

Best of Bourdain on The Travel Channel is an exciting and informative show that immerses viewers in different cultures, their traditions, and food. Anthony Bourdain shares his experiences with us in a charismatic and engaging style, connecting us with the world beyond our own. His show takes viewers on a journey around the world, expanding their knowledge of the world and the people around them. It's about embracing diversity, broadening perspectives, and experiencing different ways of life to enrich viewers' lives.

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Sardinia
11. Sardinia
September 13, 2010
I love this episode because we risked so much to do it. I had serious doubts about putting my wife, my child and my new Italian and Sardinian families on television. I was very worried that fans would hate it and be cruel about it -- and fearful as well that I might not do justice to the locations and to the generosity of the subjects. I needn't have worried. The camera work is awesome, the food looks just as delicious as it is, and my father-in-law's family fanned out across Sardinia arranging scenes for us -- all of which worked out brilliantly. There were a lot of surprises on this show -- all of them happy.
Techniques Special
10. Techniques Special
September 13, 2010
I'm really proud of this episode because I believe it to be the most awesome "stand and stir" instructional hour in maybe..the history of television. Food nerds bemoan the demise of this kind of hour of straight up "how-to" and here we have Thomas Keller, Dave Pasternack, Jacques Pepin, Laurent Tourandel and Scott Conant all teaching very basic techniques and dishes in what I believe to be a definitive and approachable way.
Food Porn
9. Food Porn
September 13, 2010
I'm combining this and Food Porn 2 because they constitute a body of work -- a filthy, totally prurient interest kind of work that I'm really proud of. This was -- whatever you think of it -- pretty groundbreaking stuff for food and travel related television. We pushed some serious boundaries -- and let's face it: that food looks really, really good. Ron Jeremy on Travel Channel? Awesome!!
Provence
8. Provence
September 13, 2010
This is an episode that looked perfect from the first rough cut. Exactly what I'd hoped for -- only better.
Cleveland
7. Cleveland
September 13, 2010
love this episode, where we stepped inside the film AMERICAN SPLENDOR with Michael Ruhlman, Markie Ramone, Michael Symon and the incredible Harvey Pekar and family and friends. Rarely has a show worked out exactly as planned, but this is a rare example. The shooting and post production on this show are remarkable -- particularly the fades from comic book into live action.
Venice
6. Venice
September 13, 2010
One of the most gorgeous looking shows we ever shot -- another masterwork of fine shooting and masterful editing. We sat around before going to Venice, talking about the films DON'T LOOK NOW and COMFORT OF STRANGERS and then we went out and made this beautiful episode. It's worth noting as well that Venice is a city where it is possible and even likely to find bad food. But every place we ate on camera? Amazing.
Laos
5. Laos
September 13, 2010
Can you smell Emmy? I did about ten minutes into shooting in the mountains of Laos with the incredible Todd Liebler and Zach Zamboni (who, indeed, took home a statue for cinematography for this episode). They have a lot to be happy about. They really captured the magic and mist of the location. I don't want to brag too much (okay, I do), but the camera work on this episode is one of the most searing examples of why this show looks so much better than everybody else's -- because Our Guys are just so damn good and work so damn hard to be good.
Spain
4. Spain
September 13, 2010
I think this show has some of the best, most straight up food porn we've ever shot. It's shot in two of my very favorite food destinations: Saint Sebastian and Barcelona -- and with some of my very favorite people: Albert Adria, Juan Mari and Elena Arzak -- and highlights some truly extraordinary, once-in-a lifetime meals on one hand and some beautifully everyday ones on the other (encapsulating what we do). The final meal at Arzak? The love at the table is real. I was very, very happy to be there.
Hong Kong
3. Hong Kong
September 13, 2010
Where we really started to hit our story telling stride - technically and stylistically. The "Bamboo Noodle Guy" remains a classic scene I'm very proud of. The show is paced -- and looks -- just as I'd hoped or better through brilliant shooting and editing.
Food Porn 2
2. Food Porn 2
September 13, 2010
I'm combining this and Food Porn because they constitute a body of work -- a filthy, totally prurient interest kind of work that I'm really proud of. This was -- whatever you think of it -- pretty groundbreaking stuff for food and travel related television. We pushed some serious boundaries -- and let's face it: that food looks really, really good. Ron Jeremy on Travel Channel? Awesome!!
Rome
1. Rome
September 13, 2010
The most outrageous, creative and risky (and beautiful) episode to date.
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    September 13, 2010