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Anthony Bourdain in Emilia-Romagna: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate
Some destinations are known for their great food; others were put on the map by the likes of food personalities, chefs, and influencers like Anthony Bourdain. Emilia-Romagna is a bit of both: anyone who loves good ingredients likely knew the region long before Bourdain visited, but his visit certainly helped spur a wave of new food tourism to the region too...
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Anthony Bourdain in San Sebastián:
9 Spots Where Tony AteHome to more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than anywhere on earth, San Sebastián is must-visit destination for anyone who loves food – and that of course included Anthony Bourdain, during his time. There are a number of places visited by Anthony Bourdain in San Sebastián, some more than once since he filmed twice in the city and surrounding Basque region...
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Anthony Bourdain in Portugal:
The Complete Country GuideSmall but mighty, Portugal was once the most powerful country in Europe thanks to its expansive ocean exploration and colonization efforts. While the world has certainly changed in the 400+ years since Portugal literally led the way in "discovering" new parts of our planet, Portugal remains a small but mighty cultural and culinary destination in Europe...
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Anthony Bourdain in Porto: 11 Places Where Tony Ate
When looking at Anthony Bourdain's prolific television career, there are several destinations he visited multiple times that allow us to understand his personal and professional growth. Los Angeles – which he visited five times – is one. Vietnam, his favorite destination and where he filmed four episodes, is another. But if one destination was the "bookends," so to speak, on his career, it would have to be Porto, Portugal...
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Anthony Bourdain in Madrid: 6 Places Where Tony Ate
From the opening shot to the closing scene, it's clear that Anthony Bourdain is having a love affair with jamón. The Spanish food is legendary, and something that he believes you can't visit Spain without trying. But surely there's more to the dining scene in Madrid than incredible cured meats – though we all know Tony might eat just that if left to his own devices...
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Anthony Bourdain in Tuscany: 5 Spots Where Tony Ate
Close your eyes and imagine Tuscany. Vines laden with grapes bake under a pleasantly hot sun; the smell of hay and grass drift by on the breeze, and you're comfortably full after a long, multi-course meal of simple but exquisite Italian dishes. Sounds idyllic, right? That's what Anthony Bourdain was going for when he decided to visit Tuscany – but as usual, the final product looks a bit different than he imagined...
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Anthony Bourdain in the Azores: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
Located a thousand miles from any other landmass, the volcanic Azores islands are otherworldly. Still being formed by the forces that shaped our planet over billions of years, it seems surprising that anyone lives on this far outpost at all. In fact, the Azores were unsettled until the Portuguese arrived in the 15th century; there are no indigenous people who call the islands home...
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Anthony Bourdain in Lisbon: 8 Spots Where Tony Ate
Do you remember the time before Lisbon was cool? It was probably before the time that Anthony Bourdain visited Lisbon! As part of filming his show No Reservations, Tony visited Lisbon in late 2011 or early 2012 and ate his way across city. Since he visited, Lisbon has changed dramatically...
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Anthony Bourdain in Prague: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
While on a train in Europe, I was once told: "everyone says Paris is the most beautiful city, but Edinburgh, Bucharest, and Prague are all just as beautiful." These cities all vary a lot, and I've been lucky to visit them all – in part inspired by this friendly tip. I agree that Prague is beautiful, with plenty of incredible tourist sights and experiences...
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Anthony Bourdain in Provence: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate
Provence, France: it's so named as the first Roman province outside of Italy because of its natural beauty, this region in southern France is varied from the Mediterranean coast to the inland wine regions. It's home to a number of unique dishes and cultural traditions. Through Anthony Bourdain's eyes, Provence is an idyllic culinary destination where it's easy to see why artists and chefs have been inspired by the Provençal way for centuries…