When Anthony Bourdain visited Los Angeles 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 17. It first aired on April 30, 2002.
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DISH – Chili Cheesedog
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had a chili cheesedog with tomatoes.
“The Tail O’ The Pup dog is good, the skin is a little thick to me, a little crunchy but that seems to be the selling point out here.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Tail O’ the Pup
8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States
Los Angeles, United States
DISH – More Hotdogs – Anthony Bourdain Los Angeles
WHAT IS IT?
First: Millenium Dog made up of 12-inch jalapeno hotdog, lettuce, tomatoes, chili, grilled onions and guacamole.
Second: Legendary chili cheesedog.
Third: Bacon dog.
Fourth: Fajita dog.
“Once again, it’s kinda good, it’s overkill of the finest kind.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Pink’s Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038, United States
Los Angeles, United States
DISH – Another Hotdog! – Anthony Bourdain Los Angeles
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had an Oki-Dog hotdog made up of two hotdogs with meat, chili and cheese wrapped in tortilla then made like a burrito.
“This is really strange, I regret that I only have one life to give to my network.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Oki Dog
860 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046, United States
Los ANgeles, United States
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DISH – “Old School Authentic Brasserie Bistro” – Anthony Bourdain Los Angeles
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony visited Campanile, a famous restaurant in Los Angeles.
First: Flintstone-sized beef.
Second: Roasted dorade and golden eye snapper fish.
Third: Veal terrine pork and sweet bread, salami and Serrano ham.
Fourth: Calamari salad and French fries.
“You know you’re in a professional kitchen when you can walk-in, turn a whole menu upside-down and still get the results like they’ve been doing that way since day one.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Campanile
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States
Los Angeles, United States
DISH – Donuts – Anthony Bourdain Los Angeles
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had a raspberry glazed donut with sprinkles and a Texas glazed donut.
“When you’re standing in the shadow of the big donut, every mouthful is magic.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Kindle’s Donuts
10003 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044, United States
Los Angeles, United States
DISH – Bread – Anthony Bourdain Los Angeles
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain sampled some breads like baguette, a bread with rosemary, a bread with kalamata olives and moroccan oil and a lot more.
WHERE IS IT?
La Brea Bakery Cafe
468 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
Los Angeles, United States
Unfortunately, this restaurant has closed its doors.
DISH – Burgers – A Cook’s Tour Los Angeles
WHAT IS IT?
They had a classic burger.
WHERE IS IT?
Fred 62
1850 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States
Los Angeles, United States
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