Bourdain on Tour - Worth it?

[al b. darned]

The Anthony Bourdain No Reservations Tour is coming to a theater near me in April. What does he talk about? Is it worth the $35 or $45 admission? (Only $85 for a "meet & greet" with a book signing.)

TIA

[Miss Needle]

I've done it once and I don't believe I'll be doing it again. The podium was shared by a few other people -- Ferran Adria was one of them and pretty much dominated the entire conversation. I didn't get much out of it. For me, watching the interviews for free on Charlie Rose is a lot more appealing and informative. You can actually see their facial expressions on TV. But if you're somebody who is really into celebrity chefs, I guess seeing someone in person can be really appealing.

[ac106]

Hi current tour involves only him. He talked for over an hour about various topics and then did another hour or so of questions I thought it was very cool.

I would do it again in the sense that i enjoyed it a lot.

[chris2269]

You don't by chance have a link to the tour dates? I did a google search but got nothing. Thanks.

[al b. darned]

These are the dates I found:

Austin, TX - Paramount Theatre-Austin 4/1/09
Syracuse, NY - Landmark Theatre 4/22/09
Minneapolis, MN State Theatre-MN 4/23/10
Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre 4/24/10
Pittsburgh, PA Heinz Hall 6/14/10
Cincinnati, OH - Aronoff Center-Procter & Gamble Hall 6/27/10

[itsonlyfood]

I went to a book signing and dinner at Union in Seattle with Tony a few years ago. He spent time with everyone in the place. He was in good form, full of stories that are unprintable and as salty as ever. I find him interesting and entertaining and would always go out of my way, and pay some money, to hear him.

[al b. darned]

Maybe this is what would get for $85.

Thanks to all who replied!

[reiflame]

I saw him a few years ago with local chefs Michel Richard and Jose Andres, and they overshadowed him significantly. I was there to hear them talk about being chefs, and since Bourdain is no longer one, he didn't have much to add.

I absolutely wouldn't pay to see just Bourdain; what a snore.

[HillJ]

http://foodnetworkhumor.com/2010/02/i...

Will Anthony sing & dance? If Tony can find his inner giggle, then so should we.

[rockandroller1]

While I think it's interesting to hear him speak, I sure as sh*t wouldn't pay that much to go see him talk. Maybe he's trying to get into the public speaker circuit, but I just wouldn't go.