I’m married to an Italian woman, and I used to love cooking Italian at home, because it’s one-pot cooking. But my wife does not approve of my Italian cooking. – Anthony Bourdain
I’m always secretly the most pleased when a show just really, really looks good and when my camera guys are really happy with the images they got. – Anthony Bourdain
I wish I could play bass like Larry Graham or Bootsy Collins. My God, I’d give up just about everything else for that. – Anthony Bourdain
I’ve seen zero evidence of any nation on Earth other than Mexico even remotely having the slightest clue what Mexican food is about or even come close to reproducing it. It is perhaps the most misunderstood country and cuisine on Earth. – Anthony Bourdain
Oh yes, there’s lots of great food in America. But the fast food is about as destructive and evil as it gets. It celebrates a mentality of sloth, convenience, and a cheerful embrace of food we know is hurting us. – Anthony Bourdain
I feel that if Jacques Pepin shows you how to make an omelet, the matter is pretty much settled. That’s God talking. – Anthony Bourdain
My brain and body and nervous system, they see a plane ride, a long plane trip, as an opportunity to sleep with nothing coming in, nothing to do. I just go offline the minute I’m on the plane. – Anthony Bourdain
I’m really good at sleeping on planes. I mean, I smell jet fuel and I’m out; I’m asleep for takeoff. – Anthony Bourdain
People are generally proud of their food. A willingness to eat and drink with people without fear and prejudice… they open up to you in ways that somebody visiting who is driven by a story may not get. – Anthony Bourdain
I’m not looking to freak people out – eating rodents or bugs. I don’t do that anymore. – Anthony Bourdain
In America, there might be better gastronomic destinations than New Orleans, but there is no place more uniquely wonderful. – Anthony Bourdain
Get up early and go to the local produce markets. In Latin America and Asia, those are usually great places to find delicious food stalls serving cheap, authentic and fresh specialties. – Anthony Bourdain
I, personally, think there is a really danger of taking food too seriously. Food should be part of the bigger picture. – Anthony Bourdain
