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BigmanPigman

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4. And have fabulous food on top of it!

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 08:42 PM

Apr 2026

I just watched the No Reservations episode from Turkey and the food in the Middle East always makes me salivate. When Tony went back there on Parts Unknown the atmosphere was very different and noticeable. The local food guide was very nervous and paranoid since the more recent regime had changed a lot in between his visits. She was afraid to speak out in a public setting and was looking over her shoulder a lot.

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Tony Bourdain visits Iran 2014 [View all] BigmanPigman Apr 2026 OP

This was his greatest report. Tom Dyer Apr 2026 #1

Oh good, it got posted OK. BigmanPigman Apr 2026 #2

That was a wonderful program. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2026 #3

And have fabulous food on top of it! BigmanPigman Apr 2026 #4

Always good food with Bourdain. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2026 #5

I think fermented shark was his least favorite, BigmanPigman Apr 2026 #6