Anthony Bourdain A Cooks Tour Season 1 Episode 14: So Much Vodka So Little Time

Today, we're visiting St. Petersburg with the #1 food writer and television presenter in the world, and star of Travel Channel and CNN, Anthony Bourdain! He reinvented the food travel genre. In his groundbreaking first television series, Bourdain travels around the world indulging his taste for local cuisine and eccentric characters. You never know what he'll say, who he will meet, or what they will have for dinner. Cheers!
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[@unovere]

I remember being 18 years old and I was set to travel to Asia for the first time ever. I looked at shows about local eateries and culture I found Anthony Bourdain. He shaped how I travel, how I met people, how to embraced local culture. I have eaten everything and met everyone I could. I have friends all over the world because of this man. He was my travel guru, and had an impact in my life, he never knew. But in his self aware way, I think he had an idea how he impacted the world.

[@marcuscicero9587]

a lovable wise ass who I truly miss. God and the saints bless him

[@edyr]

I hope they didn't murder Anthony Bourdain

[@jaytripoli2057]

I found me a real life Einstein here.... No wacko I didn't say Weinstein

[@duanenarara2547]

Love how he always kept in contact with all his local fixers and translators around the world which he met in these early days.

[@UffUffsen]

"him"

[@avodacado]

God I wish anthony bourdain was still around. I only fell in love with his passion for food and culture/people after he had passed.

[@victormcdaniel4669]

@@UffUffsen where does "him" fit into his context?

[@UffUffsen]

@@victormcdaniel4669 He didnt. People keep thinking TV is real. THey are all fixers bought by the network and send to work. Its not like "tony called up an old friend in cambodia" is fkin entertainment you dingbats.

[@-crosby]

@@UffUffsen Whoa buddy, had a rough week?

[@ScrawnyRonnie89]

“Ever heard of water in this country? " LMAO 🤣

[@brisvegas859]

Zamir - the international man of mystery, a true enigmatic.

[@daniell653]

That 20 minutes went by so fast. Why cant shows be this good anymore. Interesting people make interesting shows.

[@GoTraveler]

He had a special gift.

[@daniell653]

@Asherah 1147 Mark and Food ranger are reaction channels. "OMG this is soo amazing", "holy cow that looks good". Tony narrated a story

[@moodfm5673]

early munchies shows were amazing. after vice got bought out and tried to go for a tv network deal they ripped off/fired the few amazing hosts that they had.

[@winegeek2949]

When does your first episode air? :)

[@thesweeples3266]

When will you start making interesting shows Daniel ?

[@YanHaw]

Miss this guy. Felt like the world was less when he passed. Only 2 people I felt that for, him and Robin Williams.

[@aprilyoungblood7326]

OMG yes. I still can't watch any of his movies, it makes me too sad.

[@JJhugganstuff]

Anytime Tony went to Russia it was a good episode. Always tons of vodka, and always Zamir.

[@Booshay__]

So nice to see Zamir in this episode. This must be the first one he appeared on. One of the great recurring characters in Tony’s life.

[@edkwon]

​@@Booshay__this is Bourdain 2nd Ep in Russia, Zamir first appeared in the previous Ep, Ep 13

[@JohnJones-qj8dm]

This man lived.

[@rustybearden1800]

I won't pretend to be the first person to discover Anthony, but I came in pretty early in the game - a good friend and mentor that I first started working in high end restaurants in NYC passed me an already fairly dog eared copy of Kitchen Confidential maybe a few months after it was first published (it was SCANDALOUS among cooks and chefs in NYC) Athony's knowlege, sarcasm, rebelliousness and blunt sense of humor came through immediately in the book - and then he popped up on TV. I watched all of these early A Cooks Tour episodes a couple of times before he blew up and went on to No Reservations. Needless to say, here we are, decades later with an ending that, (I don't think) anyone saw coming. Now, I'm back, watching all of these early episodes with a familiar wonder - what strikes me most is his wicked sense of humor and his unique choice of words and point of view when describing all things culinary. He is truly a very funny guy, in a half nerdy, half cocky punk rock way. He was a very ballsy guy but also subtle and humble. These ACT videos are kinda raw and simple but that's what makes them so interesting. He wasn't the first to do these kind of culinary travel videos but he definitely changed the genre forever and paved the way for chefs, journalists and presenters today.

[@user-vy4xx2qp3d]

Tony was so stunning and so brave

[@kgizzle92]

Only Anthony Bourdain could fly across the world and wait 5 hours for a dish and then not want it 🤣🤣

[@user-zl6uz6lc8c]

I think he delighted in presenting himself as a bad ass, which I find so phony.

[@mellifont96]

@@user-zl6uz6lc8c eh i dont really think so. I think he was a genuinely guy who was into a few subcultures but ultimately did his own thing.

[@adamakoroma1611]

The sauna beating comment cracked me up😂😂😂. I will always enjoy watching and missing him. RIP 🙏🙏🙏.

[@iglesiasublimegraciaenharb8333]

Tony and Zamir first meet ! How this friendship evolved

[@nononono3421]

No they met in the previous episode

[@conqueringlion420]

We all miss you Tony✊

[@mrmike9793]

16:38 I read in Tony Bourdain's book "A Cook's Tour" that he slipped and fell almost the moment the camera panned away from him. The establishing shot was actually done after Tony and Zamir finished dinner. You can kind of hear it in their voices.

[@baqieux3731]

Now reading the book and just searching for this clip!! They where already smashed but after diner had to shoot the beginning scene.

[@joeano]

Best bourdain show out of all his shows

[@goodboybuddy1]

I am enjoying (in a bittersweet way) seeing these again. Thank you so much for posting them . Love ya, Tony!

[@taotao98103]

No need to feel sad. we should embrace his life by remembering these moments

[@breal8141]

What a legend he was

[@JohnnyClash_]

Tony is a badass for this. May he be remembered fondly.

[@marcuscicero9587]

a shiver went down my neck when I seen them guys downin those vodka shots. horrible shite that hits like a hammer

[@lesliefulton9219]

you got to laugh how the Russian shot glass is basically a water glass.

[@eljefe114]

Anthony Bourdain The legend..Rest in peace 🙏

[@blakepotter7937]

Was this the where it all began for the dynamic duo, Tony and Zamir?!

[@MichaelSharpBLACKDRUMMIKE]

you got it bro.....cool huh

[@markcatanzaro9699]

I watch him for hours on end & never get tired of it

[@meanmistermustard2485]

the way he narrates is almost poetic.

[@GTA6VIGameguy]

No it is poetic

[@oldironsides4107]

The way he hung gimself so his his children had to deal with the pain is poetic. Literally the most selfish disgusting act. Oh well a lady hurt his feeling. What a complete coward. Waaah I have enough money to cure my problems x 1000 but I’ll kill myself because I’m sad. He’s a good man.

[@wtfn573]

@@oldironsides4107 You have no right to judge a man like the way you did, whoever it is, especially if you don't know them personally.

[@colina1330]

It only got better over time, too.

[@colina1330]

@@oldironsides4107 I'm guessing you're also of the opinion that depression can be cured by going outside more and getting more exercise.

[@mauriciotrevino5408]

THESE ARE THE GOOD ONES, where i first started watching Tony

[@KittySkeed]

Tony is the OG of travel influencers

[@ArtMurmurs]

This was the first Anthony Bourdain for me. Always enjoyed him off and on since.

[@leah1tee367]

Excellent video. What an interesting man Chef Bourdain was. RIP sir!

[@MJMonroe]

that was pretty funny with the lady spending a long time making the huge dish for only Tony X)

[@ralphthebulldog5163]

I've just started to watch The Layover again, miss the bloke!

[@grungyasscinema]

You know, I'd never heard of Tony when his death was headline news, then I saw that his primary line of work was a chef. And I just didn't get it, how can someone in the culinary line of work be considered such a beloved public figure and essentially transcend his profession? But after getting familiar with these episodes (among other food/travel shows), and the passion and curiosity he was filled with, I'm glad to consider myself a fan now. RIP sir.

[@foodfam7651]

Chefs are beloved. Tony would verbally abuse you if he read what you wrote.

[@grungyasscinema]

@@foodfam7651 if you took more than two seconds to comprehend my comment, you would’ve noticed that I’m criticizing my ignorance.

[@ScrawnyRonnie89]

I miss this man and the wisdom, food, and comedy he shared with the world. Bourdain is a legend in my book. RIP

[@D3cker1]

I miss you Tony.... You were one of the good ones.

[@user-ij6xs4ut7j]

I miss Tony! Thankful for all the video footage!

[@kameronicole]

We love you Tony!!!

[@oliverkalamata2753]

This was always my favorite Cook's Tour episode! 👍😄

[@markski7725]

He really seemed to be genuinely enjoying himself in this one!

[@eukat3ch]

A Cooks Tour into the Parts Unknown with No Reservations... ok that was terrible.. i miss you Tony.. you are my hero

[@andreawallenberger2668]

I remember watching this episode. If you read, watched, attempted, respected, laughed at or ate anything this man created, then you know. RIP Tony Bourdain.

[@GoTraveler]

Thanks for sharing, Andrea!

[@YoungMule]

I love that I’m being recommended these ❤️

[@armesisp3201]

Thanks for uploading these. Subbed!

[@yonypanofsky2763]

My absolute favorite Tony show

[@gerlinger92]

I love this Guy R. I.P.

[@christ1577]

Finally... some food I can relate to

[@KP-me1ry]

"SIGNIFICANT SHRINKAGE" LOLLL

[@jakemitchell1671]

His only video where my reaction is: I definitely will NOT blow a bucket list spot for that place.

[@bobcostas6272]

Saint Petersburg has changed dramatically in the time between this video and now.

[@rosalynrose3747]

I just can't watch any of his shows. I miss him and the sound of his voice and that handsome face brings me straight to the sadness of his loss.

[@chrisdumea961]

OMG this show is absolutely DELICIOUS 😍

[@thekeystone7963]

Sooooo good!

[@hensolo3262]

What a guy.

[@judebogart]

Miss him.

[@kirksmith1534]

I loved conducting in St Petersburg as much as I loved the food!

[@stuartj1968]

11.53 I love the behind the camera laughter. Great guy and show!

[@arsensaakyan8896]

Tony, Tony ,YOU THE BEST.

[@mad8598]

This is amazing. Are you going to be able to put all the episodes from both seasons up?

[@naas699]

"Zamir - you rock" - so do you Tony, so do you

[@marcjameswhelan6231]

What do we do when we watch everything he made ? Rewatch ! Looking forward to the movie

[@jessicaperry7277]

Anyone remember the episode w the crazy cowboy boot guy who takes him ice fishing? Would love to see that episode again

[@briankopp8560]

We all need a Zamir in our lives. Hooked it up!

[@petercobb1431]

the first drink that man took was seriously 3.5 shots lol he just took it down

[@colina1330]

Yeah those were big boy shots. And that vodka probably isn't the smooth stuff, either.

[@bobcostas6272]

St Petersburg is the best metropolis on earth. Its crazy seeing it at this time before all the new construction.

[@joeblow2069]

I have a great grandfather who came from Russia to Ellis island in 1906. It's very disappointing that there are not more Russian cooking channels on youtube. I think there are more Filipino channels honestly. Just not enough people celebrating Russian cuisine out there.

[@prod.bynil-oh7440]

Have U looked In cyrillic?

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Wow,just love this😋🥰🤤! Now,I shall try to find Russian chefs, restaurants and cooks!

[@SoulSonder26]

Zamir is a television genious 😂

[@lilsnuff7987]

Damn I miss this guys presence. Ima little late, but most of his videos are premier content!

[@DattBoiiYogii]

Wish he had like 1000 episodes 😪

[@sonicsurvivor]

Please more ups!

[@pontevedra660]

I love, love Russia! The people, the food, the country, all marvelous!!! Thanks Anthony! .....RIP Thanks Zamir..... !

[@joeblow2069]

Too bad these Cook's tour episodes were just 30 minutes on the food network. Around 22 minutes of actual show time. Seems like they just get warmed up.

[@allisonmarlow184]

That's why CNN subsequently gave us the real thing with Bourdain

[@JohnMiller-ex5ok]

RIP TONY!!! 1

[@joshuajwars4271]

Samir Gotta is then starred in No Reservations and Parts Unknown.

[@adavirro]

Shout to my mom who makes super dank salmon kulebyaka with ginger sauce. Fusion baby! Kind of sad that this treasure of Russian cuisine got the treatment it did in this episode.

[@workingclassrogue27]

Thought that fisherman was Johnny Bravo for a second

[@aaaaaaaaaa97]

There is no one that will ever be able to reproduce what Tony offered.

[@Reaper0384]

A young Zamir!

[@scarlett8782]

only in Russia would they jump into what appears to be a specially made ice tomb after being mercilessly beaten with birch branches by a woman named Olga. classic.

[@armadillo1231]

I love your food Russia! Hope to visit your country soon.

[@TWRider]

Trout from ice is the best tasting.

[@paulhopkins3534]

Comrade Bourdain!

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

❤

[@Chrisstromberg]

Is this the first sightings of the legendary Zamir 🤔

[@travistrahan7333]

"A Cook's Tour". This is authentic Tony. "No Reservations"...not so much.

[@ramenman534]

Bourdain lovers, check out his podcast with joe rogan, its great

[@allisonmarlow184]

...And it's eye opening. Great podcast.

[@jeffdavis135]

I would have done that in my twenties

[@TheBackyardShow818]

Middle age anthony reminds me of Hamilton Morris

[@jeffstrong4580]

RIP. S Korea miss you.

[@edwassermann8368]

hilarious!

[@bobcostas6272]

Its so crazy to see st petersburg without a completely packed mcdonalds. Russians love mcdonalds now lol. Best city on earth!

[@Mr.eugenius]

Только русские, перед тем как выпить стопку водки, говорят - на здоровье! Энтони быстро учится

[@charliesinnott9840]

This is the first we see Zamir!!!! Hole e!!!!! If you know you know!!!

[@globalinternetgovernment]

ZAMIR o m g . .

[@mattknickmeier9428]

God I miss Anthony 😔

[@Gen-yh1jz]

I wish Zamir had his own show

[@slimbush2909]

Zamir is an awesome person.

[@augustocordeiro3548]

there were a few episodes in which you could tell Anthony was a bit tired of Zamir lol, but in a friendship kinda way.

[@killingfloor70]

Zamir!!!

[@coolvader8]

I got my buddys to have slices of pig fat with alcohol and it’s amazing

[@foggycraw6758]

Why didn't he share the fish pie with the crew? Sounds like he didn't like Zamir's friends way of cooking it

[@ckjl7704]

RIP

[@chrisjohnston6171]

Is that actually a bug on the ttable at 6:45?

[@scottbrandon9390]

That guy Zamir used to be a KGB spy.