First Look at Bourdain’s The Taste JT January 18, 2013 Cooking, Television 2 Comments Most people either love or hate Anthony Bourdain, the former chef probably best known for his TV show “No Reservations.” I have seen a few decent episodes, but I am more familiar with him through his interesting book, Kitchen Confidential – which really took me back to my days of working in restaurants. As you likely know, Bourdain has a new show called “The Taste” – this time in the big leagues on network TV (ABC) – which seems to be a hybrid of “American Idol” and “Iron Chef.” Apparently, professional and amateur cooks alike will compete to impress the panel of “four culinary superstars” (please). A promo is below, and Eater has an “exclusive” clip from the show which premieres on January 22nd. From the clips it seems that the real competition will be which judge tries to play the “Simon” role of crushing the contestants’ dreams. I’m sure everyone expects Bourdain to be that guy, and frankly, he’d better do something compelling. He certainly is the only panelist with any cachet. This show doesn’t look like much to me, but I might tune in for the first episode. What do you think? Does Bourdain have the chops to carry a network reality show? Other “Taste” clips are here (if you can bear to watch a commercial before you watch a commercial for the show). H/t to Eater for their exclusivity and top photo. The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts JT Latest posts by JT (see all) Starbucks Enters New Beverage Territory - August 1, 2013 Dole’s Banana Dippers Look Promising - July 7, 2013 Time For Summer Food - June 20, 2013 2 Responses Marisa January 19th, 2013 He certainly is the only panelist with any cachet. Yes, because no one has ever heard of Nigella Lawson or her cookery book empire that outstrips Bourdain’s assets by a metric shit ton. Reply Marisa January 19th, 2013 “He certainly is the only panelist with any cachet.” Yes, because no one has ever heard of Nigella Lawson or her cookery book empire that outstrips Bourdain’s assets by a metric shit ton. Reply Leave a ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Current ye@r * Leave this field empty
Marisa January 19th, 2013 He certainly is the only panelist with any cachet. Yes, because no one has ever heard of Nigella Lawson or her cookery book empire that outstrips Bourdain’s assets by a metric shit ton. Reply
Marisa January 19th, 2013 “He certainly is the only panelist with any cachet.” Yes, because no one has ever heard of Nigella Lawson or her cookery book empire that outstrips Bourdain’s assets by a metric shit ton. Reply
