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Win an autographed Anthony Bourdain poster! (Part II)
Two questions. You like to win free stuff, right? And have you heard of this guy Anthony Bourdain (he's some sort of food show host apparently)? Alright, if the answer to either of the previous two questions is yes, Gadling has got your back. In what can only be described as deja vu, we're giving away yet another Anthony Bourdain No Reservations poster, autographed by the man himself.
As you might have also heard, 2009 marked the kickoff of an all-new season of No Reservations. It's been another solid string of episodes, with interesting installments on Mexico and a great look at some off-the-beaten path spots in Venice. Last week saw Tony enjoying our nation's capital, Washington D.C., stopping for a half smoke at Ben Chili's Bowl and getting some great Chesapeake Bay Crab at the local market. Tonight's episode brings Tony to the isolated islands of the Azores.
Would you like your very own Anthony Bourdain poster to clutch to your chest while you watch the rest of the new season? Just leave an entry telling us about your favorite No Reservations episode in the comments below and we'll draw a lucky winner by this Friday, January 30th.
Good luck!
- To enter, simply leave a comment below telling us about your favorite No Reservations episode.
- The comment must be left before Friday, January 30th, 2009 at 5PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter only once.
- One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
- One Grand Prize Winner will receive a free, original autographed poster of Anthony Bourdain
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
- Poster is valued at $20.
- Click Here for complete Official Rules.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)
Pat Jan 26th 2009 3:07PM
I would have to say my favorite episode is an oldie but goodie -- Iceland. :) From the exhaustion he has when he leaves the gym (feeling like a wimp) to the whole nasty shark, I love good ol' Iceland.
Sara Jan 26th 2009 6:55PM
My favorite part of that episode was the fact that he hated it so much...I'm actually going to Iceland in March and will be on a mission to find the shark ( and will then wash away the taste with some liquor! )
carlos Jan 26th 2009 3:08PM
My favorite is when he goes to DC. Its interesting to look at ones home city through a different lens.
Gary Barnes Jan 26th 2009 3:18PM
Definitely the Saudi Arabia episode. I found it portrayed the culture in a much needed non-biased and rational light. It really spurred my interest in the region, much more than any other episode has.
Cafelady Jan 26th 2009 3:29PM
Vegas. Can't get enough of Tony and Ruhlman doing Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
benderillo Jan 26th 2009 3:28PM
Tokyo
matt scott Jan 27th 2009 12:10AM
fave ep - believe it or not - the NYC one - i loved watching his favorites in my hometown - and taking notes to go to them all!
AlicetheCanadian Jan 26th 2009 4:27PM
Loved seeing him squirm at karaoke in Tokyo! Hilarious!
Phil Jan 26th 2009 4:08PM
I loved the lobster episode. Hes so funny using his last match to light his cig and not the fire.
steve castro Jan 26th 2009 4:20PM
My favorite episode was when he went to Tokyo, especially at the end when he had the sushi and had to eat it so quickly because the chef wanted each course served at precisely the right moment.
Kay Jan 26th 2009 6:18PM
I really enjoyed the Romania episode. As much as he tried to see the good in it, Zamir was off doing crazy things and Romania just didn't come across as the next new trendy vacation spot. But you didn't bag the episode which I appreciate - not everywhere is beautiful with amazing cuisine, but it still sparks your interest. I love Bourdain's dry sense of humor and he certainly had to have one in this episode.
laura Jan 26th 2009 4:20PM
favorite ep is so hard, but probably china, since that's the only extravagant place that AB has been that I've been to too!
mayatime Jan 26th 2009 4:32PM
I enjoyed the Puerto Rico trip. I always enjoy seeing Tony's total disdain for all things touristy. I also wish I had seen this episode before my own trip to Puerto Rico, although I still wouldn't have liked Mofongo!
romes Jan 26th 2009 4:43PM
I like the episode where he is in Cleveland. They had some surfers out in frigid weather and toxic water.
rolandb Jan 26th 2009 5:01PM
I really liked the China episodes-the food was spectacular. Sure would like to see some of this food in the States. I also liked Cleveland, cause it's home.
rolandb Jan 26th 2009 4:59PM
I really like the China episodes since the food looked spectacular. Would love to see this kind of food in the States. I too liked Cleveland, only cause it's home.
Mike Jan 26th 2009 6:55PM
Vietnam - simply the best
Chris Jan 26th 2009 6:55PM
I like the NYC episode. We got to see a bit of the real Bourdain, the way I imagine he is around his mom.
Sara Jan 26th 2009 6:56PM
My favorite episode was the Quebec one. I live close enough to Quebec City to drive up for a long weekend and my husbands family is from Quebec, but Tony showed a side that I'd never seen before. I loved the fact that he just took part of the eating of the seal like it was nothing..
James Jan 26th 2009 6:56PM
My favorite episode was when Anthony went to Venezia! It was eye-opening and hunger-inducing to see how real local Venetians live and eat. It was a refreshing view of Venice, in contrast from the highly commercial and touristy images which are prevalent in the media.