There’s something wonderful about drinking in the afternoon. A not-too-cold pint, absolutely alone at the bar – even in this fake-ass Irish pub.
ANTHONY BOURDAINThere’s something wonderful about drinking in the afternoon. A not-too-cold pint, absolutely alone at the bar – even in this fake-ass Irish pub.
ANTHONY BOURDAINThis, I knew, was the magic I had until now been only dimly and spitefully aware of.
ANTHONY BOURDAINOnly desperation can account for what the Chinese do in the name of ‘medicine.’
ANTHONY BOURDAINI am in no way supportive of hunting for trophies or sport – would never do it and don’t like it that others do. But if you kill it, then eat it, it’s fine.
ANTHONY BOURDAINThe journey is part of the experience – an expression of the seriousness of one’s intent. One doesn’t take the A train to Mecca.
ANTHONY BOURDAINLuck is not a business model.
ANTHONY BOURDAINI could eat bloody Elvis – if you put enough vinegar on him.
ANTHONY BOURDAINThe way you make an omelet reveals your character.
ANTHONY BOURDAINI’m a big believer in winging it. I’m a big believer that you’re never going to find the perfect city travel experience or the perfect meal without a constant willingness to experience a bad one.
ANTHONY BOURDAINYou have to be a romantic to invest yourself, your money, and your time in cheese.
ANTHONY BOURDAINHe doesn’t yearn for a better, different life than the one he has – because he knows he’s got a home in this one.
ANTHONY BOURDAINSelling out is getting a job.
ANTHONY BOURDAINNo one understands and appreciates the American Dream of hard work leading to material rewards better than a non-American.
ANTHONY BOURDAINFood had power. It could inspire, astonish, shock, excite, delight and impress. It had the power to please me .
ANTHONY BOURDAINAvoid at all costs that vile spew you see rotting in oil in screwtop jars. Too lazy to peel fresh? You don’t deserve to eat garlic.
ANTHONY BOURDAINDon’t lie about it. You made a mistake. Admit it and move on. Just don’t do it again. Ever.
ANTHONY BOURDAIN