stickyfingers January 16, 2008 at 10:26 am: I like Bourdain’s candidness and his punk attitude. The blog showcases that probably even more than any of his other media vehicles.

I love that he openly shows a genuine childlike enthusiasm when he discovers something wonderful, without the need to hide it with wit or a grudging acknowledgment. Respect.

And then there was this about having his feelings hurt by people online:

“It’s a point of view popular among internet nerds and cubicle geeks who’ve never done a minute’s physical labor in their lives, the same people who take photographs of every course at their favorite restaurants, convinced that it’s Jean Georges himself in there, personally boning out their squab…

…But the fact is, there’s a little voice in my head that completely agrees with their point of view.”

LOL!
Ed January 16, 2008 at 2:32 pm: Ditto
SJ April 1, 2009 at 8:32 pm: How is it that the older he gets – the less decrepit he looks? Not even Nick Cave has that skill any more.
Ed April 2, 2009 at 10:03 am: Yes, Nick Cave is doing some funny stuff with his hare. Remember this pic is four months old but wouldn’t you feel relaxed and healthy if you job was traveling the world like he does. Oh, he has such a hard life.

Bourdain starts travel blog