When Anthony Bourdain visited London, in England, 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 22. It first aired on April 20, 2002.
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DISH – “Full English Breakfast” – Anthony Bourdain London
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had a Full English Breakfast, which consists of fried eggs, bacon, buttered toast, grilled tomatoes, fried potatoes, blood sausage, baked beans and sausages.
“A light but healthy breakfast.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT? – Anthony Bourdain London
Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse St, London EC1M 6HJ, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
DISH – “Old-School Pies” – Anthony Bourdain London
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had a beef meat pie with gravy and a side of mashed potato followed by eel in gravy and chili vinegar.
“High in protein, vitamins A and D, it’s a health platter, fit for a princess.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT? – Anthony Bourdain London
F Cooke Hoxton
150 Hoxton St, London N1 6SH, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
DISH – Nose-To-Tail Cooking
WHAT IS IT?
First: Pig’s foot with raw beans.
Second: Roasted bone marrow with slices of bread and parsley salad.
Third: Ox heart with beet salad and horseradish sauce.
Fourth: Pig’s tail that is breaded and pan-fried and pig’s head that is braised with onions.
“This is what food used to be about and hopefully what it will be about in the future.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
St. JOHN Restaurant
26 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
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DISH – “The Gordon Ramsay Experience” – A Cook’s Tour London
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain visited Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant located at London.
First: Ham hock terrine on celeriac with chilled consommé with caviar.
Second: Lobster ravioli on pea puree with truffles, white asparagus and lobster vinaigrette.
Third: Braised beef shin with spinach, grated truffle, and sauteed foie gras.
Fourth: Wild strawberry gelee with ice cream.
“This is incredible. So it’s about alternately flaming and cool passions. This is really extraordinary.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
68 Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HP, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
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