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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
9 Boston area restaurants were on 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.' Where are they now
This past June marked seven years since the death of Anthony Bourdain, who started his career in Provincetown. In his 61 years of life, the late chef and television host changed the game when it came to talking about not only food but also politics and travel. His blunt honesty and searing wit made him a media icon. His most notable television shows: "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" and "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" took him around the world, including two ventures in Massachusetts. Here are the restaurants and bars in Boston he visited on "No Reservations" and how they're doing now. Belle Isle Seafood Where: 1 Main St. in Winthrop, Massachusetts About: Known for their piles of fried seafood available to order, Belle Isle Seafood was the first restaurant Bourdain visited on the 2011 episode. He called their half-pound lobster roll an "embarrassment of riches." Michael's Deli Where: 256 Harvard St. in Brookline, Massachusetts About: Guided by talk show host and Wellesley homeowner Howie Carr, Bourdain then ate at Brookline institution Michael's Deli. In the 2011 episode, Bourdain and Carr ordered "The Howie Carr," a corned beef and brisket sandwich that is now called the "Michael's Choice." Bourdain said that the pastrami knish was "lethal yet very tasty." Galley Diner Where: 11 P St. in South Boston, Massachusetts About: If you're in Massachusetts, then you have to have some corned beef hash. And the Galley Diner is where the Provincetown-trained chef got his fix, calling the dish "a delightful blend of corned beef, potatoes, and peppers." If you're looking to visit here, be warned that it's only open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, according to their website. Eire Pub Where: 795 Adams St. in Boston, Massachusetts About: An old-school pub where the bartenders wear ties instead of t-shirts, the Eire Pub served Bourdain Guinness and a classic beef barley soup. Their website says that the Dorchester bar also serves 10-inch bar pizzas and American chop suey. Rondo's Submarine Sandwiches Where: 134 W Broadway in South Boston, Massachusetts About: Bourdain ordered a cheesesteak with mushrooms, peppers and onions, covered in provolone while in the hallowed halls of Rondo's, calling it a "king among sandwiches." He also solved the age-old question of what the difference between a submarine sandwich and a grinder is. The answer: There isn't a difference; they're both sandwiches. Senhor Ramos (CLOSED) Where: 691 Cambridge St. in Cambridge, Massachusetts About: Unfortunately closed permanently, Senhor Ramos, also known as the Snack Bar, was known for its Portuguese cuisine. Bourdain adored this place during the episode, displaying his particular love for Azorean food. Murphy's Law Where: 837 Summer St. in Boston, Massachusetts About: After a day of eating, Bourdain and his friend Michael Ruffino went on a bit of a pub crawl. They visited Murphy's Law first, playing darts with the locals and learning about the owner's rule: Physically harm another customer and you're banned for life. L Street Tavern/Woody's Where: 658 E 8th St. in Boston, Massachusetts About: Visiting the tavern famously depicted in the film "Good Will Hunting," Ruffino and Bourdain were ordered to take off the Murphy's Law sweatshirts they were given by the previous establishment. They complied and were given complimentary beef stew and the warm companionship of the bargoers present. The Quencher Tavern (CLOSED) Where: 170 I St. in Boston, Massachusetts About: Closed now, the Quencher Tavern was known as one of the last blue-collar bars in South Boston. Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@ This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: 9 Boston area restaurants were on 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.' Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Naomi Osaka Tours Tokyo in ‘Off Day,' New Travel Series Following Athletes Exploring the Cities They Love (EXCLUSIVE)
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka invites audiences to tag along as she explores Tokyo in the debut episode of 'Off Day,' a new travel series on YouTube following athletes touring well-known cultural and culinary destinations on their days off. The series was developed and produced by UltraBoom Media — the company helmed by producers of 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' and 'Down to Earth with Zac Efron' — together with LeBron James' Uninterrupted, Osaka's Hana Kuma, and in partnership with The Infatuation, Chase Travel and Chase Sapphire. More from Variety Nike Releases Lebron James 'Monopoly' Signature Sneakers for the Board Game's 90th Anniversary Fulwell 73 and SpringHill Co. Join Forces to Grow in Film, TV, Documentary, Live Events and Branded Content LeBron James and Netflix Sued by Writer Who Claims 'Rez Ball' Ripped Off His Script ''Off Day' sits at the intersection of two of our most celebrated universal languages, food and sports. Two things that transcend borders, languages, and cultures,' stated UltraBoom Media's Erik Osterholm, who founded the company alongside Michael Simkin, Carrie Kaylor and Omar Mullick last year. 'The show reflects the kind of storytelling we set out to create when launching UltraBoom Media, leaning into our diverse global production and creative experience,' Osterholm continued. 'We love that 'Off Day' hands the storytelling baton to the athletes, immersing us in their POV and is designed for a new world of entertainment and audience engagement. 'Off Day' is a show, but it's also a limitless brand that we're excited to share with the world.' UltraBoom Media is developing 'Off Day' to expand into additional formats and iterations, including 'Off Mic' with comedians, 'Off Stage' with musicians, 'Off Script' with actors, and 'Off Menu' with chefs. New episodes launch every other week on YouTube via Uninterrupted; upcoming episodes include MLB all-star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. touring Toronto, NBA star Alperen Sengun in Istanbul and Aryna Sabalenka, currently the No. 1 ranked tennis player in the world, in New York City. 'As both an executive producer and someone featured in the first episode, 'Off Day' is really special to me,' said Osaka. 'We created Hana Kuma to tell layered, honest stories like this — ones that go beyond the game and show the person. I'm proud to kick it off and to collaborate with Uninterrupted and UBM, who share our vision of showing athletes in a fuller, more human light.' Likewise, Uninterrupted VP Elyse Kellogg noted how the new series reflects the company's 'commitment to creative storytelling from the athlete's point of view by giving fans a deeper look into the culture and lifestyle of their favorite athletes. It also marks a broader effort to grow our storytelling and distribution through strategic partnerships — in ways that feel personal and relatable.' Watch the first episode on YouTube and a trailer for the series below: Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch
Axios
08-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Scoop: CNN relaunches FAST channel with original, live programming
CNN last week quietly relaunched a new and improved version of its free, ad-supported (FAST) streaming channel called CNN Headlines, sources familiar with the effort told Axios. Why it matters: The service, which is completely separate from CNN's cross-platform streamer launching this fall, gives the company more inventory to sell video advertising to a wider array of marketers. It also expands CNN's reach across digital platforms. CNN is soon expected to name a new anchor specifically for live programming on the channel. State of play: CNN Headlines has existed as a curated, breaking news video service for years. But the product was rudimentary, mostly running clips that have already aired on its cable network through an automated playlist. Over the past few months, CNN has beefed up CNN Headlines with more live and original programming that it can use to capture data about viewership habits and engagement. It started producing two hours of a new, live, original show called "CNN Headline Express" at 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET, exclusively for the channel. The shows have been anchored by a rotating cast of fill-in anchors as the soon-to-be-announced anchor is hired and gets settled. CNN Headlines is available on CNN's website, as well as some smart TV providers and streaming services, such as Amazon Prime Video and Pluto TV. But distribution is still limited. It is not yet available, for example, on Apple TV. Zoom out: Over the past few years, more news networks have started to experiment with their own FAST channels in the U.S., putting pressure on CNN to improve its offering domestically. NBC News Now offers 24/7 live breaking news coverage, with specialized shows and anchors. CBS News 24/7 also offers live, breaking news video and original programming with specialized anchors and talent. Between the lines: CNN launched an international FAST channel called CNN Fast in 2023. That channel is being renamed CNN Headlines to match the relaunched domestic channel. CNN also launched a FAST channel called CNN Originals last year that features its original news documentary shows such as "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," "This is Life with Lisa Ling" and "The Wonder List with Bill Weir." The big picture: The revamped CNN Headlines channel is part of a sweeping overhaul of CNN's streaming and video efforts. CNN plans to debut a new, cross-platform streaming service that will be tied to its new subscription product this fall. CNN's existing cable customers will have free access to that new service. The company also plans to launch a new app called "CNN Weather" by the end of the year. The app will be available for free to start, but it's expected to eventually be paywalled. Zoom out: CNN's new package of streaming products is meant to bring CNN into the digital era at a more modest upfront cost. CNN launched a subscription streaming app, CNN+, in 2022, only to have new owners Warner Bros. Discovery shutter it weeks after launch. WBD killed the app fearing the network spent too much ($300 million) to launch the service without a quick enough plan for a return on investment. What to watch: CNN currently runs a curated live programming feed on Max, the streaming service owned by its parent company.
Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Joe Rogan Haunted By Anthony Bourdain Death—'I Could Have Stopped Him'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Joe Rogan felt there was something he could have done had he been with Anthony Bourdain on the day he died. Newsweek reached out to Rogan's representative via email for comment. The Context Bourdain was a chef, author and television personality known for his popular culinary travel shows including Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. He had several New York Times best-selling books including Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly and Medium Raw. The New York native died on June 8, 2018 at the age of 61 after taking his own life. At the time, Bourdain was filming a new episode of Parts Unknown, according to CNN. His friend, Eric Ripert, found Bourdain unresponsive in his hotel room. "Anthony was my best friend. An exceptional human being, so inspiring & generous," Ripert said at the time on X, formerly Twitter. "One of the great storytellers who connected w so many. I pray he is at peace from the bottom of my heart. My love & prayers are also w his family, friends and loved ones." Joe Rogan (L) during the UFC 247 ceremonial weigh-in at the Toyota Center on February 7, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Anthony Bourdain (R) of the Travel Channel's "No Reservations" at the Zoom on January 22,... Joe Rogan (L) during the UFC 247 ceremonial weigh-in at the Toyota Center on February 7, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Anthony Bourdain (R) of the Travel Channel's "No Reservations" at the Zoom on January 22, 2006 in Park City, Utah. More; Jason Squires/WireImage What To Know On Friday's episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan spoke out about his late friend Bourdain while chatting with chef José Andrés. "There's moments when people take their own life where the worst feeling is, 'I feel like if I was there, I could have stopped him from doing that,'" Rogan said. "You know, the feeling like he just was alone, and sometimes you just need to know that you're not alone and you're gonna be OK," the 57-year-old continued. "Like whatever you think is gonna be the worse thing that's happening here, it's not. You're loved. You're loved, you're an amazing person. There's so much more to see. You don't want to leave these people behind, you don't want to hurt them. You don't want to hurt these people in your life, you don't want to hurt your family, you don't want to hurt your daughter, you don't want to hurt your wife. Don't do it. I know it feels impossible, but it's because you're alone." The UFC commentator added: "Maybe I wouldn't have been able to do anything. Maybe I'm wrong. But there's that haunting feeling that I could've talked to him and go, 'Man.' That feeling f***ing sucks. That feeling of if I was there with him, I think we could've had some laughs, we could've joked around about some stuff, and we would've been OK." In response, Andrés said: "I know you think that's something I didn't close yet. Obviously I'm not going to talk on behalf of Eric [Ripert], but Eric was so strong, and Eric obviously was shooting with him in France when that happened." "I understand that feeling because I'm still going through it," he said, agreeing with Rogan's take on the matter. "It's OK to feel responsible because that means you care for those people. But the message here is that we all need to be checking always on each other. That's what friends are for." What People Are Saying Rogan and Bourdain had bonded over their love of UFC and jiu-jitsu, and Bourdain appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience in 2011. Despite the episode airing nearly 14 years ago, there are new comments on the podcast on Spotify. Steve Messina wrote on the streaming platform one week ago: "One of THE Greatest Artists of the past 50 Years... and so humble he didn't consider himself one." Tuomas Rimpinen said two months ago: "Rip Anthony, one of the realest celebrities." Rico B Larso added in a note six months ago: "Joe really admired this man. If you ever want sobbing just get Joe talking about anthony." If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to
New York Times
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
5 Takeaways From ‘With Love, Meghan'
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to the small screen with a new cooking and lifestyle show that was released on Netflix on Tuesday. Filmed at a property near her home in sunny Montecito, Calif., the eight-episode series positions Meghan, 43, as a modern domestic goddess embracing the do-it-yourself delights of cooking, crafting and entertaining. 'Love is in the details, gang,' she says on an episode of the show, while preparing her own lavender towels. The series, which Netflix has pitched as 'inspiring,' saying it 'reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming,' is directed by Michael Steed, who worked on 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.' It is executive produced by Meghan and is loosely organized around a series of creative projects — teaching a friend to make bread, throwing a game night for friends and planning a brunch. 'We're not in the pursuit of perfection,' Meghan explains in the show as she makes crepes. 'We're in the pursuit of joy.' It has been about five years since Meghan, and her husband, Prince Harry, officially stepped back from their royal duties in Britain. The family is now firmly planted in Southern California. Prince Archie is 5 and Princess Lilibet is 3. And now, in the empire-building tradition of lifestyle gurus like Martha Stewart and Ina Garten, Meghan is about to drop a lot of Meghan, with some help from guests like the actress Mindy Kaling and the chef Roy Choi, along with some of Meghan's close friends. This spring, she is expected to release products, such as fruit preserves, from her new lifestyle brand As Ever, as well as a new podcast with Lemonada Media. Here are details on the harvests, recipes, crafts and theories on the good life that she shares in the new series, which feels a lot like a billboard for her next chapter. What does she cook? The series moves away from the stand-and-stir format of cooking shows and opts for a more conversational approach — think 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' … if they were making pickles. 'I love feeding people,' Meghan says. 'It is probably my love language.' She chats with Ms. Kaling about eating fast food as a child while she demonstrates how to cut kid-friendly sandwiches into little shapes for a children's party. Mr. Choi talks about going to Meghan's school for dances, as they get ready to make Korean-style fried chicken. While preparing focaccia with Delfina Blaquier, the wife of the polo player Nacho Figueras — whom Harry knows through polo — Meghan reflects on her time living in Argentina. What does she make by hand? Seemingly as much as she can. She uses the leftover wax from a beehive to make candles, scented with essential oils. She cuts out dog biscuits, made with leftover bacon. She even does something thoughtful for the family's chickens, who are given a block of ice filled with fruits and vegetables. For a brunch, prepped with the guidance of the chef Alice Waters, Meghan, a calligraphy expert, writes her own menus, in careful penmanship. 'You set your guests up so they have an amazing experience,' she says, 'and everyone can relax and enjoy.' What does she harvest? So many things! The series opens with a shot of bees, and cuts to Meghan at the beehive, where she helps to collect the honey. A fan of to-go gifts, she also demonstrates to viewers how to build a harvest basket with lemons, cucumbers and napa cabbage. Meghan picks fresh berries for her jams and citrus fruits that she uses to make dehydrated garnishes for cocktails, which she serves to friends during a game of mahjong. What does she wear? Ms. Kaling asks the same question. 'I like high and low,' Meghan says, explaining that she is wearing white Zara pants, a cream short-sleeved Loro Piana T-shirt and a cream-and-white striped Jenni Kayne sweater. Throughout the series, she wears lots of casually elegant neutrals, in creams, tans and blues as well as the occasional floral dress (and one white Northwestern University sweatshirt). Do we see much of Prince Harry or the rest of her family? Not really. Unlike 'Harry & Meghan,' the 2022 Netflix documentary series that focused on the couple's relationship and their decision to step back from the British royal family, this is Meghan's show. Her family, though, is infused throughout. Meghan drops a few anecdotes about her children and Prince Harry into conversation. There are also many shots of her dogs. Harry makes an appearance onscreen in a final scene to celebrate her business, dressed crisply in a light blue button-down and sunglasses, as Meghan toasts people who have helped her along the way. 'This feels like a new chapter that I'm so excited that I get to share,' she says. 'And here we go, there's a business. All of that is part of that creativity that I've missed so much.'
