When Anthony Bourdain visited Arcachon, France on his show A Cook’s Tour, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.
This is A Cook’s Tour, season 1, episode 9. It first aired on February 26, 2002.
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DISH – “Authentic and Familiar Dish”
WHAT IS IT?
Beer, bread, steak and french fries.
“This is ‘above-end’. A typical cut of beef for steak frites grilled with shallots. This [was] my first culinary experience back in France in 20 years, and this is exactly right…Just, just what I want to tuck into.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Café Français
5 Pl. Pey Berland, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France
DISH – Baguette and Raisin Bread – Anthony Bourdain Arcachon
WHAT IS IT?
This is where Anthony and Chris go for breakfast. They have a fresh baguette and raisin bread.
“Recipe unchanged in 20 years.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Clarens Sarl
3 Rue du Captalat, 33260 La Teste-de-Buch, France
Teste-de-Buch, France
NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Arcachon
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
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DISH – Fish Soup – Anthony Bourdain Arcachon
WHAT IS IT?
This fish soup is called “soupe du pêcheur” and is made of fish shredded into a broth and served with parsley and with some condiments like crutons, gruyere, garlic and pepper mayonnaise.
“So even though this place is more upscale, the soup is just as I remember it.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Le bistrot du centre
3 Av. Charles de Gaulle, 33260 La Teste-de-Buch, France
Teste-de-Buch, France
DISH – “Beach Picnic Food” – Anthony Bourdain Arcachon
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain visited Boulangerie Patisserie Vincent Cherin (Formerly known as Boucherie Charcuterie) located at Arcachon, France.
There they had ham, pate maison, garlic pork sausage, cheese, baguettes and wine.
WHERE IS IT?
Boulangerie Patisserie Vincent Cherin
340 Av. Denis Papin, 33260 La Teste-de-Buch, France
Arcachon, France
NOTES – A Cook’s Tour Arcachon
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
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