When Anthony Bourdain visited the US Southwest on his show No Reservations, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.
This is No Reservations, season 4, episode 15. It first aired on August 4, 2008.
DISH – Beer and Patty Melt
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain ate a patty melt with fries, pickles and lettuce and also had a beer.
“Ehh not too bad on a greasy, processed cheese kind of a way.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Ski Inn
9596 Avenue A, Bombay Beach, Niland, CA 92257, United States
California, United States
DISH – Date Shake
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had an ice cold date shake made of dates, vanilla ice cream and milk.
“Caramelly, creamy, really rich…almost chocolatey, almost. That’s really great.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Shields Date Garden
80-225 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201, United States
California, United States
DISH – “Randy Johnson’s Big Unit”
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had a footlong called Randy Johnson’s Big Unit made of a grilled giant hotdog, a giant bun, chili, cheese and greens.
“Pretty much tastes like a hotdog but big hotdog or chili cheesedog with delightful notes of evil. A general flavor profile of brimstone and alienation, delicious brimstone.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Alice Cooperstown
101 E Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
Phoenix, United States
NOTES
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
DISH – “Red and Green Chili Dishes”
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain ate a red and green enchilada.
“Beautiful. This–this enchilada’s–Oh man…It’s that good. I’m kinda likin’ this red maybe.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Pepper Pot
250 W Hall St, Hatch, NM 87937, United States
New Mexico, United States
DISH – “Texan Steak”
WHAT IS IT?
After visiting New Mexico, Anthony Bourdain went to Texas which is also part of the US Southwest and headed to The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery.
They had Texan Steak and beer.
“The steak is just perfectly cooked delicious, the delicate innerplay between fat and lean–If you don’t finish this steak, the terrorists win.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
The Big Texan Steak Ranch & Brewery
7701 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79118, United States
Texas, United States
DISH – Ribs and Brisket
WHAT IS IT?
They had brisket, ribs, beans and sausage and also beer.
“This–this isn’t sticky barbecue, I hate sticky barbecue, you know, it’s all covered in goop and sauce this, this is really good.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Rusty Star BBQ
10600 N River Crossing, Waco, TX 76712, United States
Texas, United States
NOTES
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
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