I watch his program on the Travel Channel, and it reveals so much about Latin America beyond the US Border region and Baja.
But, last night, he actually visited the US Border region, although it was Matamorros, Monterrey, Ciudad Acuņa (with plenty of references to "El
Marriachi") as well as along the Rio Grande.
I think if he traveled Baja, it would make for an amazing program. I'll
stay tuned, and let everyone know when he visits our favorite peninsula.
Anthony Bourdain at The Salton Sea
Anthony Bourdain in Medillin, Colombia Bajahowodd - 12-30-2008 at 05:16 PM
I'm sure you are going to contact them and make the suggestion. I know I'd watch.The Gull - 12-30-2008 at 05:25 PM
...and this has WHAT to do with Baja?
The show about the mainland border is at least two years old.Fred - 12-30-2008 at 05:41 PM
love what he eatsOso - 12-30-2008 at 05:47 PM
Ken. I've been a huge Bourdain fan since I read his book, watch every episode I can. But, let's face it, "Baja cuisine" is pretty much limited to
fish tacos. Puebla, by contrast, has over 800 different recipes for dessert alone. True, there are a few great places to eat like El Taco de
Huitzilipochtli, probably Jesse and Aldo's place (haven't been there yet) but these are not representative of any dishes originating in Baja. Still,
if he wanted to do it, I'd certainly watch.Ken Cooke - 12-30-2008 at 06:38 PM
I will drop a suggestion, and lets see what The Travel Channel says about say... Mulege, Loreto, La Paz and Todos Santos?woody with a view - 12-30-2008 at 06:42 PM
don't mention tijuana......Ken Cooke - 12-30-2008 at 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by woody in ob
don't mention tijuana......
The funny thing about the comment, "What does this have to do with Baja?" was that on last nights program, the border fence was mentioned, Fish Tacos
were briefly mentioned, and Michael Chertoff's face was also shown along with lots of vintage reels showing border crossings in both Texas and
Tijuana. So, it was touched on, but nothing really explored and revealed.ckiefer - 12-30-2008 at 09:29 PM
My favorite channel....huge Anthony Bourdain fan! Samatha Brown had a special on southern Baja not too long ago. I was actually at the organic
market in San Jose the day she was taping. At first I was sure she looked familiar, then looked down at her shoes and knew she was a tourist. Who
would wear heals to the organic market? Then I noticed the film crew and it clicked....
The show has already aired.Sallysouth - 12-30-2008 at 11:31 PM
I'm scratching my head on this one...I could "almost" swear he did an off-road trip down Baja, eating at little ranchos etc., along the way(dirt
bike).Can't remember when that was but I believe it was here on Nomads and not Amigos.Was that the same man?Anyone remember this thread?
new years day
mulege marv - 12-31-2008 at 05:19 AM
for those not interested in the rose bowl parade, the travel channel is having a Anthony Bourdain marathon all day new years day. i know where my wife
will be, in front of the tube.Santiago - 12-31-2008 at 06:50 AM
"Ask a Mexican" guy says there's no such thing as 'real' mexican food - just many different regional cuisines. To be honest, I can't come up with an
item that would be the definitive Baja dish other than fish tacos or ceveiche (sp) maybe. Recently, I've been ordering caldos and have been amazed at
the variety. The theme seems to be everything in large chunks, say 1" square at least, which I like but she-who-must-be-obeyed prefers everything
diced into small pieces and every stinking bit of fat trimmed - might as well run it through a blender.
When watching Bourdain's show in Argentina I thought that would work for Baja - a few good chefs (like Jesse) and then a trip to a remote rancheria
for a goat pit-roast and maybe even a fish camp.Ken Cooke - 12-31-2008 at 09:20 AM
I did a little research 2 yrs ago, and realized that Ceviche is originally a Peruvian invention. In Lima, "Cevicerias" are as ubiquitous as Dennys or
Bob's Big Boy to us Americanos.Lindalou - 12-31-2008 at 11:05 AM
I am a really big fan. Watch him every chance I get. Saw the one on Mx. a couple of times.Von - 12-31-2008 at 12:14 PM
Thats so cool...BajaGeoff - 12-31-2008 at 01:16 PM
I too love Anthony Bourdain.
I think he could do a great show by just visiting a handful of taquerias and sampling the local favorites - tacos de lengua, de cabeza, de pescado, al
pastor...that would make for great tv in my opinion...but I am biased because I love tacos.
Let's not forget the Caesar salad either, which hails from Tijuana.Ken Cooke - 1-1-2009 at 08:49 AM
Since I didn't leave for Tijuana yet, I will keep the TV locked on The Travel Channel all day. tripledigitken - 1-1-2009 at 10:18 AM
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Originally posted by Sallysouth
I'm scratching my head on this one...I could "almost" swear he did an off-road trip down Baja, eating at little ranchos etc., along the way(dirt
bike).Can't remember when that was but I believe it was here on Nomads and not Amigos.Was that the same man?Anyone remember this thread?
Sally,
That was a Nomad talking about his future involvement with Alton Brown doing a motorcycle trip ala "Feasting on Asphalt" down Baja.
I too am a big fan of Tony, his two books Kitchen Confidential and Nasty Bits are worth reading also.
KenMexitron - 1-1-2009 at 10:27 AM
I would think the adventure of just getting anywhere offroad in Baja would be as interesting as the food--that's kinda the theme of some of shows
anyway. I can imagine driving to a fish camp and having fresh langosta, almejas, abalone, mussels, corbina, white sea bass, halibut, crab,
etc.,washing it down with Tecate, and then maybe heading out on some ass-kicking roads out to some remote rancho for some pit BBQ. Maybe a hike up a
blue palm canyon and some venado BBQ too. There's lots of Baja cuisine without even going to the restaurants!
[Edited on 1-1-2009 by Mexitron]lizard lips - 1-1-2009 at 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by Ken Cooke
I did a little research 2 yrs ago, and realized that Ceviche is originally a Peruvian invention. In Lima, "Cevicerias" are as ubiquitous as Dennys or
Bob's Big Boy to us Americanos.
Had Ceviche in Peru and it is not the same as in Mex. In Peru it's much sweeter with larger chunks of fish. They don't put it on a tostada either.
It's served in a c-cktail glass.
Like Mexican Cheviche a lot better.Sallysouth - 1-1-2009 at 04:28 PM
Tripledigitken, I think there was another thread I am remembering, and not Alton Brown! I can't imagine him riding a dirt bike down the peninsula for
some reason.It was someone else, I am sure.Maybe it was on the Amigo board. I too love Anthony and try to watch all his segments.A very down to earth
guy.I on a mission now, gotta find that thread!!(and to bajageoff, I'll second that idea!)
[Edited on 1-1-2009 by Sallysouth]Sallysouth - 1-1-2009 at 07:35 PM
Ok, I think I have it, but am having a difficult time finding this video! Pretty sure it was Rick Bayless with Alton Brown narrating.He(Rick) was just
on with Bobby Flay, the Iron Chef show.(Bobby won by one point, pretty plating)Can anyone help solve this mystery?
It was all Mexican food, the theme being Buffalo!
[Edited on 1-2-2009 by Sallysouth]
Hated Peruvian Ceviche
Ken Cooke - 1-1-2009 at 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by lizard lips
Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Cooke
I did a little research 2 yrs ago, and realized that Ceviche is originally a Peruvian invention. In Lima, "Cevicerias" are as ubiquitous as Dennys or
Bob's Big Boy to us Americanos.
Had Ceviche in Peru and it is not the same as in Mex. In Peru it's much sweeter with larger chunks of fish. They don't put it on a tostada either.
It's served in a c-cktail glass.
Like Mexican Cheviche a lot better.
The ceviche I had in the Miraflores section of Lima was horrible. I also had terrible, deep-fried Shrimp that haunted me all day and night until I
went to a "Pan-Fusion" Pacific restaurant and came down with the worst food poisoning I had in years.lizard lips - 1-1-2009 at 11:21 PM
Just saw No Reservations in Colombia and it was great. I have been to every city he was filming as well as Envigado where Pablo Escobar is from and it
has changed a lot. It was brutal when I was there. I got to meet several people who worked in the cartel and investigated several others murders. I'm
really glad it has changed and I hope Mexico takes note!
And Ken, I had my Ceviche in a restaurant in Miraflores as well.Bajafun777 - 1-1-2009 at 11:37 PM
Yep, I like his show also and how he gets to run the streets with a local or locals, so he gets behind the real doors of where the locals are. Mexico
and Baja are both the same Gull, in that you need to visit it all to appreciate it all. I do mainland and Baja as both make me want to keep going
back and forth enjoying the areas and friends I meet along the way. I know this is Baja Nomad but we always talk about what Baja has to offer to to
the mainlanders in Mexico and most have some family somewhere from or in the Baja area. Easy on the Easy Gull, you know Ken truly likes Baja but just
putting some flavor in the "What If" surel you jump into mainland some time and if not you should. Again, doing different parts makes you appreciate
what Baja has that always keeps bringing us back, right?? Central America food is also pretty unexciting due to the types of staples that people have
to eat regularly on small amounts of money they make, way less than Mexico. Later----------------------------------- bajafun777Ken Cooke - 1-2-2009 at 12:22 AM
I just saw the Colombia edition of "No Reservations" and Cartegena looks exactly like what I saw in person. I need to review my Lonely Planet
guidebook to learn more about the island Bourdain visited which reminded him of West Africa.
As for Baja -- when I returned from Peru, my thoughts were;
1. In Baja, I can eat most places and not get sick.
2. In Baja, the mariscos are much better tasting.
3. In Baja, the cities are less crowded and much more laid back.
But sadly, things are changing rapidly due to the cartels in Baja, and the motivation of the people will need to take place in order for them to win
this war against their own cartels.
I'll
stay tuned, and let everyone know when he visits our favorite peninsula.
Can anyone help solve this mystery?