Anthony Bourdain - The French Laundry Experience (edited for youtube)

[Domexpo]

1:12

Soo Reservoir Dogs

[Annie1962]

200 million yr old salt...can you imagine??

[sorega2]

the amount of things i would do to just even shake thomas kellers hand let alone sit and enjoy every single dish this guy makes

[MrCassavius]

its nice to see world class chefs like Ripert recognise a colleague's food with such enthusiasm. Adria and those other spanish chefs seem to only really praise other spanish chefs, but never foreigners. I find off putting that level of arrogance and xenophobia. Thank god those faults, thank god, completely absent from this video

[bluefishbrad]

Im getting hungry

[aplayaz2000]

why isn't it perfect?

[RobGThai]

@aplayaz2000 It's a mindset rather than actual perfection. Once you reached perfection, you want to see if you can improve it.

[SuperMegaUberGenius]

laramie, stella

[TERRENCJJR]

Anthony Bourdain is I fine chef in his own right. I think his well rounded vocabulary and story telling abilities may shade his talent a bit but he is no joke. Now if you would like to get an idea of how good the food is just look at Eric Riperts child like grin throughout. They sat four hours and hours, I'm going to Yountville California if I have to crawl from N.Y.

[Cutter1018]

@TERRENCJJR I've eaten (lunch) at the French Launry with three friends. We were there for over five hours, had two bottles of wine, a bottle of champagne and several glasses of dessert wine at the end. The total bill came to well over $980.00.. This was in 2002.. Imagine the pricing now?

BTW, I would have paid $980 just for MYSELF to eat there. The food, the atmosphere, the environment, all of it, was well worth every single penny.. I'd give my step-daughter to slavery to go back again!!!!

[nobleday3]

So beautiful...amazing. Sign me up.

[Jagoda2103]

Makes me wanna kill somebody so I can go on death row and ask for this exact meal as my last meal!!! But no I could never so let me start saving now and I will be able to afford this experience from the most awesome chef ever in about 10 years.

[glowingliketheocean]

This is easily one of the most inspiring things I've ever seen.

[nokomarie1963]

All looks fine but forget bringing home any doggy bag. Really eating for luxury alone. The only thing that ticks me off about restaurants like this is the tendency of the waiters to take over your movements; lunging to place a napkin in a lap, pulling out chairs, suddenly stealing the tablecloth...

[dostoyevesky12]

I love how excited and nervous they are to be eating there

[ZeBrawl7]

4 people don't like food...

[blakmagik4]

This must be the Chef's equivalent of when professional guitarists hear Jimi Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughan and just feel depressed and think like, "why even try." A mix of awe, inspiration, shame, at the greatness in front of you.

[ztrinx1]

I would die a happy man after eating a service like that.. Orgasm times 10 for chefs like me. Just by watching this, it gives me a feeling of falling in love :)

[tpcrb]

It's $1500 US to eat here and they are book a year out..

[rza139]

Even back then, you could tell that Anthony was too big for the Food Network. He needed to be allowed more artistic freedom with his writing on the show. Couldn't stop laughing at the prom comment. Great vid!

[sleezemoney]

Bourdain is impeccable in his word selection. "This is like driving a Rolls Royce naked in mink underpants".

LOL!!!

[Nickpa1819]

i wonder what the corrections officer would say if someone requested this as their last meal

[KevinMichaelMichael]

what would something like that cost?

[nayumi303]

@KevinMichaelMichael I believe the chef's tasting menu is $270 with 14 courses. There is also a vegetarian tasting menu for $270, 11 courses.

[IAMtheNewWorldOrder]

You think they were high too or just high on great food?

[kopexable]

to find some more info about him, read his "Kill Grill" book. It's really good!

[blackxbamboo]

one day. one day.

[CCT90]

I must have replayed this about 7 times at least. Thank you

[inmens]

So, Mr. Bourdain smokes?

[KreatorRage]

@inmens He's also a regular drinker.

[IAMtheNewWorldOrder]

@inmens

He used to back when this was made (about 10 years ago i think)....but in the last few years he quit

[vryundy]

i think food is alot about the story and the subjective, and nostalgia is a huge force in creatin 2 points in time in which to draw a narrative. most dining today is about the experience as i think we get more nutrition and satiation from that than the food itself. the closer you can get to what the food means to someone before they eat it, the closer you can get to recreating its flavour, aroma, texture etc so that it closely meets or exceeds their narrative.

[ltlwatcher]

I can't relate to this whole thing. The last restaurant I went to was Subway, and I enjoyed it. I don't know why I am watching this.

[DyeTyme]

Maybe is cause I am watching this drunk, but that salmon tartar delivery dish is pretty cool.

[videomania100]

soooo hungry! going to my fave restaurant in miami tonight. food there is awesome. found this video of the chef, cool.

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[debrojo]

Went this March and it was the best food experience I have ever experienced!

[victory01]

BUCKET LIST!

[Margogo2007]

what a waste of 300 dollars!

[evawilhelm]

I got to go there!

[AbsintheGlasses]

This would be the ultimate last meal for me. lol

[peeweesherman]

It's like thinking you are a sick guitarist and then going to a between the buried and me or dream theater concert.

[carsanookdotcom]

INTRO: "I am going to the mountain top." Says the dude with the ear ring.

BangkokJohnny

RTD

Royaume de Thailande

[johnnyspicola]

I made a reservation there in the 80"s and when I called to confirm they said we gave your reservation away, I was young so I just let it go but I still would like them to call me back for by dinner!

[narbodiople]

@TheVittleVlog, GOOD COMENT BUT BOURDAIN IS NOT HUMBELD

[TheMrplayitsafe]

This food doesn't really Look good. It might taste good though.

[abonawas]

@TheMrplayitsafe they looklike gay couples out celebrating an anniversary

[franklyspeaking]

@abonawas And who would Tony's partner be?

[abonawas]

@franklyspeaking what do u care.....an asshole is an asshole period....

[tldmatrix]

So much culinary talent at that table

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[abonawas]

@tldmatrix stupid large plates with real mean portions.....my cats eats more

[abonawas]

@tldmatrix stupid large plates with real mean portions.....my cats eats more...iof i eat there i would rip off the spoons and forks and some plates to compensate for the high prices.......yeah i am a low life

[scooobasteve169]

absolutely enthralling!!

[goonergeek]

wow! i would do anything to work at the laundry.

[killers2392]

Wonderful video

[Heywoulducuddleme]

Ohh man seeing this clip is very nostalgic I saw this episode when I was a kid. 10 later holy fuck.. To this day Bourdain inspires me I've read his books and they are hilarious... After his pollyanne remake it makes me wanna go to that ice cream store in again. Thanks for the great upload

[VeganGirl1011]

My brother works @ the French Laundry!!

[grubd1]

amazing chef very inspiring

[OM3N1R]

I once spent 7 hours making a salad from the french laundry cookbook. 3 different types of coulis on 1 burner.

It was pretty good hahaha.

[StarvinLeeMarvin]

Thomas Keller is so far ahead in his ingenuity alone... This guy's patience and creativity are intimidating. And he's such a nice guy! He really wants everyone who tries his food to experience an emotional connection with the taste.

Keller is a god!!!

[ejchef]

Its so beautiful

[xa1a]

Keller is god.

[PhillipThunderGrunge]

what year was this show on Food Network?

[duffdeluxe]

i love the guy that brings the cone. "red onion creme freshhhhhhh"

[CosmoP]

I love food porn

[robotsongs]

When I win the lottery I'm taking my family to go get the tasting menu. That looks like heaven on earth.

[jcnsri]

This is what I eat every morning with a glass of orange juice.

[dmarijohn]

Wow!!! Red Pepper Sorbet!

[schmendriks]

i would give my left pinky finger for this meal

[caponeking71]

@schmendriks Yakuza huh? lol

[Antiks72]

Tony doesn't pretend to be the best ever, but he's brilliant at writing and story telling. If you haven't read his works, do so.

[fardisghomeshi]

i hope the laundry room doesn't shop at the local farmers market for the prices they r charging.

[caponeking71]

Thomas Keller said he was lucky....I really don't believe luck got him all that....an undying drive for perfection is what got him where he is...period. Hats off 2 you sir.

[carole7777]

The meal is, "like driving a Rolls Royce, naked, in mink underpants" :-)

[wanmus]

wow this is just wonderful...

[jbone488]

so prob around 2 grand for the whole meal?

[javyjavyjavyjavy]

@jbone488 it's in the range of $250 a person for the tasting menu; VIPs (as this table certainly would've been) get specialized attention but the cost likely remained the same.

[jonathantu]

@javyjavyjavyjavy There's no way they paid for their meal.

[warrenpattison]

Thomas Keller - you're a God. Thank you.

[ruwaruwe]

excellent chef

[livardo]

I would pay a grand for what these gentlemen experienced that day.

[islamenorquia]

close to perfection?

[TheVittleVlog]

Great vid!!!

[CescoPisicoli]

@TheVittleVlog

Thanks for all the great comments guys!

[cassispie]

"This is decadence" love it!

[Jmw5283]

Anthony Bourdain, Eric Ripert and Thomas Keller...3 "celebrity chefs" I would give just about anything to meet and get an idea what goes through their heads, as far as food and cooking in general.

[zachcow]

i was just going over the menu at The French Laundry, and EVERYTHING makes me water at the mouth. if i ever make it out "Californy" way, im totally going to that restraunt.

[tea4al]

you are definitely much suited for travel channel XDD. lol.

[zachcow]

thomas keller...... hardcore.

[jpopkamaria]

It looks neat, but how does it TASTE?

I'll be the first to admit I don't really get it without experiencing it in person.

[vonkiser]

that is just insane.........probably $15,000 worth of food.........lol.....the little dots on the plate are really expensive man!!!!

[madisonelectronic]

@ljmagain I really like fried horse turds, do you?

[veufcliquot]

best episode ever of A.B show....luckcy bastards to eat there....check out the tabaco flavor....wicked



[midcitygym]

no ego with Bourdain, just quality review.

[mkl62]

Anthony Bourdain will be appearing on The Today Show this Monday.

[artistsandbox]

just imagine what that would cost (i'm looking it up now lol)

[artistsandbox]

@artistsandbox 13 courses: $250.00 (prix fixe) . . .probably worth it

[greyhound515]

OMG this is giving me a "foodgasm!" Is there even a word for this decadence in dining? I sit here drooling!!! That lamb makes me crazy!

[mrpicky510]

Btw. Don't expect Keller to be at fl when you go. Between per se in new york and bouchon in Vegas, Corey lee has taken over exec duties

[mrpicky510]

Ok folks...I'm a foodie. I'm addicted. I've worked in restaurants for 11 years and have been cooking for probably somewhere around 20 years. And at age 29 (now) I asked my family that I would like nothing more then to celebrate my 30 birthday at the French laundry. But with a 240$ fixed menu before wine tax and tip. The said no way. Prepare to drop around 1000$ for 2 people

[godismy100]

i wonder how much will cost him

[25onelove]

jeans short lovers and a dress shirt at a fine dinning restaurant I wouldnt let him in looks to douchey

[CescoPisicoli]

@ljmagain

Agreed. And tnx mate for the compliment. :)

[candlewhiskey]

i like the reservoir dogs reference at 1:16. reservation dogs, so to say...

[paperchasin23]

Fuck the lord.

[RonandRobin]

humiliating to us humans who once dreamed of cooking at this level..

[distortion09]

Speechless...

[Annick080]

Now I know where I must go... visually stunning, a pursuit of perfecion that must be experienced! Amazing!

[Russell34798563498]

this was my favorate episode of No Reservation, thanks for this segment

[aknowneemus]

Eric Ripert is the best chef at that table

[Antiks72]

For those that haven't, read Kitchen Confidential by Bourdain. It's a page turner.

[mr1286]

@Antiks72 just finished it. wonderful read.

[jbunch81]

@Antiks72 I'm about 2/3 through it.. couldnt agree more...great great book..especially for anyone aspiring to become a chef

[ztrinx1]

Fantastic keller

[NobbyKNobbs]

wow

[myztainzydeout]

YUUUUMMMMMmmmmm....

[WastedPo]

And all this for only $8.95.

[cassheng]

i dun care who are u how famous u are. Who say u cnt be touchee..

I touchee u MR Anthony Bourdian

touch touch

[sebmasterflash]

anthony bourdain doesnt know how to boil water....

[germyfromirc]

DEAR GOD I think i have seen HEAVEN

[CaliGirlNOT]

Anthony Bourdain and French Laundry...

[themetalchef]

This is before Bourdain left the food network due to creative control issues and the tenet of Network Execs. Bourdain knows no boundries and seeks the outter edges. He is a Chefs, Chef. Keller is outstanding as is Bourdain.

[kvngo]

Honestly, I feel like he is the closest to perfection!

[kirbywagyuchef]

Very true people Thomas Keller is great, his team is great and this video makes any chef get the spine chill just salvating at the food. The guests dining all have great credentials. 10/10 for this I wish Australia had Michelin ratings then the rest of the world can see how good we are.

[zfilmmaker]

i have been to french laundry many many times and each visit is more magical and amazing as the last. chef keller truly is in a class all his own.

to the oz chef below, agreed! i have only been to sydney and melbourne but have had many highly memorable experiences. there are several highly skilled chefs that deserve worldwide recognition.

[rhcp514]

man the lamb and the pasta look crazzzzzyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy good

[TheTumboos]

Thomas Keller absolutely fascinates me. His kitchen is so peaceful! Woe and shame to other chefs, ie Ramsay!

[XXblacktoothgrinXX]

Thomas Keller is more talented than Ramsay, no doubt. But you can't overlook that Ramsay has the second most Michelin Stars then any chef alive. Second to the legendary Joel Robuchon. Ramsay just runs his kitchen differently and gets the same results, just like Marco Pierre White.

[lilchef1000]

I wouldnt say that ramsay actually has those stars it would be his head chefs that have got those stars - and i gotta say keller is in a league of his own, with people like ferren adrea of el bulli,

[aphroman]

white eggshell in french laundry... shame great cooking, but eggs, are not real :/

[dantheman5171]

this is my dream. to become a renowned chef. and one day eat at the french laundry. then die happy and full

[rennyminou]

I'm reading Bourdain's book Kitchen Confidential - was an early Xmas gift from my Mom - what a wild freakin' ride he's had. Great read, highly recommended for foodies or folks working or who have worked in the business (latter would be me).

[CescoPisicoli]

I didnt really enjoy it that much after the first few chapters. You want a great couple of books that will change your way of working hard and moving up in the world, read Ramsay's 'Humble Pie' autobiography, and his mentor's Marco Piere White 'White Heat'.

Great reads!

[rennyminou]

Hi - I look forward to treating myself to the White and Ramsay books as well. I really admire both of them for various reasons.

Any other recommendations on books?

Thanks! : )

[CescoPisicoli]

Stay away fr. Ramsay's second book 'Hells Kitchen' which is supose to be giving bus. advice but there is none in there, i read it fr. cover to cover and by the second chapter i was DYING for some gd. or inpirational info. The book was just plain awful! But 'Humble Pie' is VERY inpirational and fascinating!

Thomas Keller's book 'The French Laundry' is a must cookbook, start from the start and read and do each reciepe, you will feel and learn like a master!

Ramsay's 3 Star Chef is also gd

[leroydirx12]

boe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[trollathlete]

Can you look at these guys and see who had aged gracefully in the last decade....

[damianbranica]

astounding

[SethHesio]

Bourdain sounds a lot more New Yawk in his earlier stuff.

[aprilcalldispatch]

Guys awesome.

[aprilcalldispatch]

I was lucky enough to meet Chef Keller a couple days ago at a book signing. The lady monitoring the line was regulating how we presented our books to him, where to place the post its for personalization, which page to turn to, etc. "He's very...particular." Understatement of the century. I heard he likes In N Out, so I asked him if he'd been there since he's been in town. He said No, but he might have to make a stop before going back. Then he recommended some places to eat in my neighborhood.

[sourcetags]

He does like in n out. In one of the bon appetit issues it has him frying chicken like they do at ad hoc and tells a story about his guilty culinary pleasures

[hawkes29]

This is insane! when i eat there im gonna be happy and depressed at the same time cuz i know i dont have close to as much skill as Keller does

[1spicygypsy]

OH! to eat at this wonderful emporium of gastric delights!! THE best Chef on the planet. ~

[landis69]

this is just ridiculous, hopefully I can experience this one day.

[rennyminou]

It almost is surreal, this menu.

Incroyable and beautiful.

I like the way Keller instructs a chef to not hurry, just take his time-a real contrast to White and Ramsay's Go! go! go!

[moufflet2]

5:15 is love!

[zagatbuzz]

What an experience! Marlboro-infused coffee custard. Salmon chops. Keller really is a creative genius.

[mrdumpster]

i agree, but consider spelling his name right on your cover letter haha

[AnimeFreak120689]

haha

iphone mistakes.

thanks

[YellowFooky]

he quit smoking because of his daughter. One of the things that i respect him for.

[whyspread]

I lol'd at the Marlboro custard dish.

Bourdain quit smoking, I believe. At least that's what I heard him say in one of the newer No Reservations episodes.

[mcgoo721]

This segment was pretty amazing, though I think you really have to read the segment with his book to go along with it. it's such a good book all around though.

I wish they would release the episodes to this show on dvd, though i doubt it will ever happen.

[sourcetags]

user flyinghotpot will be uploading this complete episode soon on youtube. I would just rip it then

[johncfong]

My absolute favorite piece done by Anthony Bourdain. Thomas Keller. Pure genius!!!!

[SEATTLEGRL1]

Anthony Bourdain is the best travel host on the air, not to mention his excellent taste in identifying the most interesting foods in the world!

[BadChizzle]

Putting ego aside is tough for some of these guys, but they do it for the love of art and food

Mixed together to create something that makes them feel like little kids again.

Only really wonderful things can do that.

Made me very happy!

This man Bourdain brings things out in me,

Sparks my imagination and makes me long for things I never knew I cared about,

Just by the way he tells the story.

[NewportCoastCA]

Thomas Kellers reputation was hanging and still is hanging by a thread because the chefs in this show Scott Brian Eric Repirt and Anthony Bourdain have made themselves very successful and the food is good but I would have to say I have dined at Eric Rouperts place its dog on better then kellers because Kellers food is good but at the same time I wish he wasnt so cocky about his food now.

[rhiannonator]

Are you retarded? Do you know anything about food? I seriously doubt it; just as I seriously doubt you've eaten at Le Bernadin, French Laundry, or Veritas.

Btw, Ripert, and the rest are not COMPETING with Keller, they are all contemporaries. They are of the same generation of chefs, Before you make idiotic statements, do your fucking homework.

[circutracer150]

Been a Chef all my life.

Cooked for celebrities, royalty, and 2 presidents.

Eaten everywhere under the sun.

Keller intimidates the SHIT out of me, and I would give BOTH my nuts to train with him.

[CescoPisicoli]

Wow, thats says a lot about him right there!

Is it hard to train underhim? Have u tried?

[circutracer150]

It is VERY hard to be accepted into his kitchen under his tutelage.

And no, I have not gotten to train or work with Chef Keller, but I hope to do it one day, and I have a plan.

I will stand in front of his restaurant and starve if need be, and work for him for free, just to get him to mentor me.

[CescoPisicoli]

I think u SHOULD do this and keep us posted! :D

[circutracer150]

In a few years when my children are older, I just may do that.

WOrking with Chef Keller would be a truly amazing experience.

I am extremely talented in my own right, but the great thing about being a CHhef, is that there is ALWAYS so much more to learn and experiment with.

[CescoPisicoli]

Where u working now?

[circutracer150]

No where th the moment.

The Economic problems in the US have hit the Food and Hospitality industry VERY hard, and work is EXTREMELY hard to come by.

Right now I am doing freelance catering and private work... when it can be found.