No Reservations

One of my favorite writer/TV host is Anthony Bourdain. I'd say chef/writer/TV host but I haven't trekked to his NYC brasserie, Les Halles. I know, there's one in DC, but I want authencity. Every Tuesday after work I am lifted by the knowledge that in my DVR waiting for me is a fresh episode of Travel Channel's No Reservations.

Mr. Bourdain travels the world tasting food in a manner that is open and respectful. He'll also tell you when something tastes like shit. A former drug addict, alcoholic and self-professed fuck-up, Mr. Bourdain hosted a Food Network show awhile ago, but one suspects he was the troublemaker in the back of the classroom scheming ways to stick gum in his cheekier classmates (ie, Emeril, Rachel, Bobby) -- that's probably what got him canceled.

Probably a better gig anyway, the new season of No Reservations starts Monday, July 30 at 10 PM.