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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Anthony Bourdain Avoided Restaurants If Both Steak And Sushi Were On The Menu
Anthony Bourdain was an incredible chef and food philosopher extraordinaire. He had strong opinions about what made a restaurant worth dining in, and one of his clearest rules (which he explained in an interview with First We Feast) was that, if a restaurant serves both steak and sushi, consider it a red flag. For Bourdain, this kind of menu was a sign that the restaurant was trying too hard to please everyone -- and likely not doing anything particularly well. Steak and sushi are radically different dishes, each requiring specific skills, tools, and sourcing. One is all about fire, seasoning, and sear, while the other highlights precision, raw freshness, and keeping things simple when it comes to flavor. When they're both listed on a menu, Bourdain saw this as a sign that the kitchen had no clear identity. It's kind of an interesting take because we usually like to think of versatility as a good thing. Well, not so in the eyes of Bourdain, and who are we to question his culinary chops? It may seem like snobbery, but Bourdain viewed this topic through a lens of authenticity and focus. He believed that great food came from deep understanding and repetition. A chef mastering the art of nigiri shouldn't also be grilling juicy ribeyes, just as a steakhouse shouldn't dabble in sashimi or sushi. According to Bourdain, a menu trying to do it all usually ends up doing none of it well. Read more: You Should Always Skip These Appetizers When Dining Out, According To Chefs The Problem With The 'Something For Everyone' Mentality Anthony Bourdain believed that the "jack-of-all-trades, master of none" mentality undermines the craft that real cooking demands. He wasn't against variety in principle, as he actually loved global street food, but he was deeply wary of any restaurant that didn't have a defined point of view. If you're dining out, he argued, the goal should be to experience the chef's expertise and soul through the food, not check every possible box on a crowd-pleasing menu. Of course, Bourdain wasn't so rigid that he didn't understand that exceptions exist. He wasn't knocking buffet restaurants outright or calling every combo menu a disaster. In cities like Las Vegas, all-you-can-eat buffets might serve both steak and sushi -- and sometimes surprisingly well -- because of scale, specialization, and sheer volume of demand. Those aren't restaurants banking on a curated chef's vision; they're offering variety and value. But a mid-range restaurant trying to pull off a surf-and-turf-and uramaki night might be a harder sell, and Bourdain simply didn't trust it. His advice wasn't about gatekeeping -- it was more about recognizing what goes into making truly great food. A sushi chef spends years perfecting rice, knife skills, and sourcing. A steakhouse builds flavor with fire and technique, always aiming to achieve the perfect doneness and presentation. From Bourdain's perspective, it would seem that doing both justice requires more than ambition ... it demands two entirely separate kitchens. So, the next time you spot a menu boasting Wagyu and spicy tuna rolls side-by-side, remember Bourdain's advice: if they can't choose what they're great at, they probably aren't great at anything. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout. Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Twitch star Kai Cenat set to face Hot Ones' fiery wings
Streaming sensation Kai Cenat will make his highly anticipated debut on Hot Ones, the spicy-wing interview show from First We Feast, airing this Thursday. The announcement was confirmed by the series' official Instagram and X posts, which teased Cenat's fiery showdown with 'The Wings of Death' sauce lineup. This week on #HotOnes, we got @KaiCenat vs. The Wings of Death. 💀 Tune in Thursday @ 11AM ET ❗ — First We Feast (@firstwefeast) July 7, 2025 Born in Brooklyn on December 16, 2001, Kai Carlo Cenat III rose to fame through comedic Twitch streams since 2021. As of June 2025, he's the second most-followed Twitch streamer, boasting over 18 million followers, and holds the record as the most-subscribed streamer. Known for coining viral slang like 'Rizz' and 'Gyatt', he also made history during his late-2024 'Mafiathon 2' subathon, becoming the first streamer to surpass 500,000 Twitch subscribers. Cenat's Hot Ones appearance follows a momentous 2024 for his career: a Nike partnership, influencer awards, and raising funds through charity events — all contributing to his status as 'the hottest person' in online culture, per Complex. Reddit users in r/hotones have already begun buzzing about Cenat's upcoming episode, anticipating his unique comedic energy and candid storytelling while tackling progressively hotter sauces . The episode will be released on Hot Ones' YouTube channel and First We Feast platforms on Friday, July 11. Fans can expect a spicy, laughter-filled ride as Kai navigates the signature heat challenge while reflecting on his meteoric rise—from Brooklyn beginnings to global Twitch fame. Don't miss the sizzling debut!
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Irish cannot handle spice' – Watch Katie Taylor struggle in hilarious challenge with TWO Hollywood A-listers
KATIE TAYLOR felt the heat after appearing as a special guest on an episode of Hot Ones: Versus starring a pair of Hollywood A-listers. The undisputed super lightweight champion appeared "in the corner" of 2 Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman went up against each other in an episode of Hot Ones: Versus Credit: First We Feast YouTube 2 Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano both appeared on the episode and felt the heat Credit: First We Feast YouTube The South African actress, meanwhile, was backed up by Not happy with merely appearing on the episode, As the Irishwoman got stuck in, Academy Award winner Theron quipped: "The Irish cannot handle spice" to which KT shook her head in agreement. The effects became quickly apparent, as the Bray Bomber admitted: "My mouth's on fire ." Read More on Katie Taylor Next up to taste was Serrano, who too felt the power of the spice, while Taylor remarked: "I'm gonna start crying". It got so bad that she had to ask the Kill Bill star if she could have some of her milk to cool down. Taylor and Serrano's cameos were designed to promote their upcoming trilogy bout on July 11, live on The Irish legend will once again face the Puerto Rican, having accrued a 2-0 lead in their series so far. Most read in Boxing Their third bout with be the Also featuring on the card are the likes of Alycia Baumgardner, Savannah Marshall, and '20 years in the making' – Katie Taylor teases huge announcement and leaves fans speculating 'Croke Park?' However, the card has had to undergo an unexpected change when She was due to face IBF bantamweight champion Shurretta Metcalf in a title unification bout However, the unified bantamweight champ revealed that she is expecting her second child, while she has relinquished her WBO title. Upon her return to the ring Thorslund may request to be designated mandatory challenger. The 30-year-old said: 'Life can be such a roller coaster, especially as a female boxer. "I was really looking forward to this fight—the biggest moment of my career. 'Recently I found out I was pregnant, a curve I hadn't expected, but a joyous one. "Even though the decision was easy, the athlete in me is sad, as I SO wanted to stand in that ring and make history on Friday, July 11. "But I'll be back! "When I do step back in the ring, there will be another little person that I can fight for and be a role model for. "I plan to show my child that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough for it. "I hope all the boxers have a fantastic evening. I will be cheering from the sidelines, and I can only encourage the rest of the world to either take the trip to Madison Square Garden and experience the magic, or to tune in to watch history being made, live on Netflix.' The unified title belt will remain on the card, however, with reigning WBA holder Cherneka Johnson taking Thorslund's place.
India Today
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
BLACKPINK's Jennie cries for help on HotOnes, says Jisoo should've done it
Global K-pop star Jennie was the third member of BLACKPINK, who arrived for the 'HotOnes Challenge' by First We Feast. 'HotOnes' is a talk show that challenges its guests to answer questions while eating spicy chicken wings. The spice level increases after every unlike the other two, she left the challenge in tears. The K-pop star appeared confident, dressed in a sleek white outfit with her hair in a ponytail, but quickly found herself jumping out of her seat, calling for help, sniffling, and gasping for air as the heat took took her first bite with a smug grin, saying that she was disappointed, and the wings looked too easy, even for someone who doesn't even like spicy food. However, it all changed when she moved onto the next wing. The singer half-joked that she might be allergic to spice now. When asked about her latest album 'RUBY', the singer shared that the album was inspired by Shakespeare. She also mentioned that she has incorporated her seven years in the band. 'I've had my ups and downs. I've had my roller-coaster emotions of when I loved music, and when I hated music. And every moment in between was the important thing that got me here. So, I started just breaking myself down, and I guess it just inspired me to look at myself differently and really dive into what got me here and who I am,' she said. advertisementWhen asked whether there were any songs she had to fight for, Jennie admitted she did not just fight for individual tracks, but also for the overall message of the album. She explained, 'We didn't have to forcefully make the music easy for people to like this album. Let me try and do what I like and what I convince myself to do to get to people.'She highlighted songs like 'Zen' and 'Starlight', explaining that their concept and message might not click immediately, but they leave a lasting impression. 'I knew that it would touch the people that I want to touch,' she from the Q&A segment where she completely blanked out after trying the No. 8 sauce, Da Bomb, Jennie exclaimed, 'This is no joke,' as she finally reached for the milk, grabbed some ice cream, and continued coughing. She joked with her crew, 'See, I warned you!' while fanning herself with a napkin, saying she couldn't hear anything any more, visibly shaken by the is all set to join her bandmates Lisa, Jisoo, and Rose on stage for BLACKPINK's 'DEADLINE' world tour. The tour is scheduled to start on July 5 this Watch
New York Post
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dakota Johnson calls Hollywood ‘a mess,' blasts studios for remaking ‘the same things'
Dakota Johnson is putting Hollywood on blast. The actress, 35, called the industry 'a mess'' in a scathing critique of Hollywood during a recent appearance on 'Hot Ones' for her 'Materialists' press tour. 'I think it's hard when creative decisions are made by committee and it's hard when creative decisions are made by people who don't even really watch movies or know anything about them, and that tends to be what's occurring a lot,' Johnson said when asked by host Sean Evans why 'Hollywood is risk-averse.' 8 Dakota Johnson on 'Hot Ones.' First We Feast/YouTube 8 Dakota Johnson calls Hollywood 'a mess' on 'Hot Ones.' First We Feast/YouTube Johnson continued: 'When something does well, studios want to keep that going so they remake the same things, but humans don't want that. They want fresh, they want to feel new things, experience new things, see new things.' 'So I don't know,' she added. 'I guess it's all just a bit of a mess right now, isn't it?' 8 Dakota Johnson attends the 'Materialists' screening in New York City on June 7. GC Images Last year, Johnson's Marvel movie 'Madame Web' famously flopped, leading her to call out the 'committee' behind the film. 8 Dakota Johnson on the set of 'Madame Web' in New York City in Oct. 2022. Robert O\'Neil / 'It wasn't my fault,' she told the Los Angeles Times earlier this month. 'There's this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. Or made by people who don't have a creative bone in their body. And it's really hard to make art that way. Or to make something entertaining that way.' Johnson added, 'And I think unfortunately with 'Madame Web,' it started out as something and turned into something else. And I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens. Bigger-budget movies fail all the time.' 8 Dakota Johnson filming 'Madame Web' with Celeste O'Connor, Sydney Sweeney and Isabela Merced. Jose Perez/ / MEGA 8 Dakota Johnson on the set of 'Madame Web' in October 2022. SteveSands/NewYorkNewswire/MEGA In a March 2024 interview with Bustle, Johnson blamed the studio system for the ways in which it produces movies. 'Films are made by a filmmaker and a team of artists around them. You cannot make art based on numbers and algorithms,' she stated. 'My feeling has been for a long time that audiences are extremely smart, and executives have started to believe that they're not.' 8 Dakota Johnson in 'Materialists.' Courtesy Everett Collection 8 Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans in 'Materialists.' AP 'Audiences will always be able to sniff out bulls–t,' the 'Fifty Shades' star noted. 'Even if films start to be made with AI, humans aren't going to f—ing want to see those.' In 'Materialists,' Johnson plays a New York City matchmaker who finds herself in a love triangle with her perfect match (Pedro Pascal) and her long lost love (Chris Evans). 'Materialists' is in theaters now.
