I love Anthony and could not agree more!

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I guess I'm the only one who's tired of his endless negativity. I started reading "Kitchen Confidential" a while ago and stopped because I had about a 1000 other things to do that were more fun.

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The whole awards show thing was a pretty silly concept.

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I love his writing and will read anything he writes.

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I'm not a fan of Anthony because he's generally far too negative, but it pains me to agree with his sentiments... this time.

Thankfully my opinions about the slow advance towards oblivion of the Food Network were formed long before I heard any of his rants on the subject.

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I agree with William. Bourdain insults the common cook and the shows on food network that helps the common cook deal with everyday cooking. It would be great if we could all afford to cook the type of things he cooks, but simply not everyone can afford lobster or some of those expensive cuts of meat. I am one that likes to make a good meal that doesn't blow the budget for the month. I feel he needs to learn that he is not god and he is only an opinion. and like hinney's everyon has one. As for the awards I really didn't pay much attention to them.

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You know, it's not that I disagree with Bourdain's comments, but isn't there a saying about those in glass houses? He criticizes other celebrity chefs an awful lot for a guy who has had a couple of t.v. shows, books, and an updated fancier 'do from when he got started.

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From what i understand, what he can't stand about the Food Network is the "chefs" like Rachel Ray who will slab up a frozen pizza, sprinkle some semi fresh basil atop and proudly announce 'Voila, homemade pizza!' The rest of the chefs on the network just gets thrown in there for good measure.
Besides, no matter what you think about his prose, the guy has humor.

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Anthony rules. that is all.

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My favorite curmudgeon! I'm not sure which I enjoy more, though - his food-related commentary or his crime novels, which are dark, vulgar, and funny ... in fact, so is his commentary :-)

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AB rules!

Hmm... Anthony Bourdain... Alton Brown... AB. Coincidence? I think not!

Just wish Alton could break away from the FN and get shows on another network. The FN is a sinking ship.

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hmm where does he get off with comments like that yes the food network award show was fluff but hey thats why we watch it

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Beth: I'm not sure if you've actually read any of Anthony's books or seen his No Reservations show... He's pro-food, pro-hard-working-chef, pro-authentic-homemeals and anti-celebrity-chef. The majority of the praised he gives to food are the street food, the home cooked meals, and simply prepared but hearty meals. In France, his highest praise went to a neighborhood restaurant that made country-style food that's full of all the things that'll give you a heart attack. No shaved truffles, caviar or lobster. On the US-Mexican border his love went out to the home cooked meal prepared in the back of a convenience store. His whole negativity comes from the lack of effort put forth when cooking. If you're going to make food, make a great food. That's all he's saying.

Bourdain is a man of extremes. He pours out high praise and fierce negativity when the occasion calls for it. You may not like the way the way he voices his negativity but he's at least honest. I can't say the same about the other chefs on TV.

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Mr. Bourdain is a rebel. What can you say? All rebels
have an illusive appeal whether they are well liked
or not. I guess their appeal lies in the fact that they could give rat's ass about what people think.
In Mr. Bourdain's case; I like him. He's got the guts to speak his mind.

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I think AB simply dislikes when food is taken out of its context and "chefs" are celebrated for being "perky and nice" rather than for creating spectacular food.
... To that I say here here. AB may be brash, but if you've ever read his books or watched his shows, you know he loves and lives food- You know he has a deep and lasting appreciation for real people and real cultures. Many other "chefs" on the food network may LIKE food but they don't live it.

Heck, even I agree that the Food Network is going down the tubes. When you realize your favorite food shows are on the TRAVEL channel (Bourdain, Zimmerman's Bizzare Foods) you know something is wrong!

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I don't care for this Bourdain guy, I just find him annoying. But I do agree that a food award show is stupid and about as pointless as those ridiculous fondant(yuck) covered monstrosities they call cakes.

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Sure he's negative and scrappy, but he's one of the few working chefs on any of these shows. Work in a few kitchens and you'll find out just how surly most chefs are. It's all part of the persona.

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