Go Into the Fire with Bourdain

It seems like only yesterday that the season premier of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations aired.  Oh yes, I was only yesterday, well, ok…January.  I am often amazed at the number of shows that constitute a “season” on TV today.  But, that forgiven, this last week’s episode made me long once again for the islands.

Bourdain hit Hawaii and discovered why tourist silliness and tacky places just don’t matter when you are surrounded by paradise.  My husband and I went there for our honeymoon and “ahhh”.  I was just happy, giddy and insanely relaxed.  Not much can bother you there.  After an incredible Macademian Nut Pancake breakfast, some time in a hammock on the beach and a few Mai Tai’s nothing really matters.  Hawaiian food is great…but Anthony, uh, I have to say “No” to the poi.  Maybe my palate isn’t very sophisticated, but it is like eating glue.  But, I have to give a thumbs up on Spam.  I know what you all are thinking and if you saw the episode your arteries were creaking just watching him, but it is truly amazing what you can do with canned meat.

The season finale of No Reservations is this coming Monday and where is Anthony Bourdain traveling off to now?  His old stomping grounds, the kitchen of Les Halles.  So do you think he can still keep up?  I think we may see a little sweating and hear a lot more swearing this episode.

Don’t miss it…No Reservations season finale Monday, March 10 at 10pm EST on the Travel Channel.