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Episode Recap: Vancouver
I had the worst dream last night! I was running through a dark alley with a big HEDGE CHEESE following me  . But thankfully so, I was awakened to see all was right with the world, there was no HEDGE CHEESE or better yet HEAD CHEESE, and Anthony Bourdain:No Reservations Vancouver was just about to begin its opening credits.
Apparently Vancouver's where its at! Well at least according to Anthony Bourdain it's the most livable city in the world and a certified foodie town. In tonight's episode Tony takes us on a tour of Vancouver highlighting the best food, fun, and lovingly abusing his poor associate producer along the way.
First stop, an impromptu session with a dear friend and fellow chef Pino at Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill. He doesn't stay for long but Tony does manage to get some tomato consomme out of his drive by. This is followed by a trip to Japa Dog where "the elite meet to eat." The Japa dog is no ordinary hot dog, it's made to order in a variety of different ways including Misomayo, Oroshi, Terimayo, Jalepeno & Cheese Smokie, and Bavarian Smokie just to name a few.
Tony makes a stop at Whistler Mountain and EA Sports for some mediocre fun with his poor producer. Tony gets his digital immortality at EA Sports as a heavily armed chef with kitchen appliances(I thought this was pretty funny).
Then it's off to Tojo's for some fresh seafood and a quick catchup between friends. Tojo likes to adapt his daily menus, all the while getting to know his customers personal taste. He makes it a point to recommend local products to newbies. Just looking at that fried zucchini blossom stuffed with scallops and halibut cheek makes me want to venture off into the unknown.
Other important highlights include:
- Tony's visit with Vikram, the last of three chefs and an Indian Cuisine God.
- Souk Harbor Island and it's edible outsides. All you need to cook is in your backyard.
- So what makes Vancouver so cool?
The natural fusion of cultures, cuisines, and what appears to be a great time!
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Jan 22, 2008 6:02 AM
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Anthony was especially snarky tonight wasn't he? I suppose days of non stop rain does that to you. Well, I know it does - I live in Seattle. Generally July is a good time to go (didn't they mention it was July while at Whistler?), but you never can tell.
I did write down all the restaurant names for my next trip up north.
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Jan 23, 2008 3:35 AM
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Tony gets his digital immortality at EA Sports as a heavily armed chef with kitchen appliances
The chef he was battling was Mario Batali! Too funny!
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Jan 23, 2008 7:27 PM
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