Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Recommended shows: In his blog, Anthony Bourdain describes tonight's episode of No Reservations: "A seemingly straightforward scene at 'Espinaler' near Barcelona, where we crack open some cans of mussels, cockles and razor clams will cause, I’m quite certain, heads to explode across the internet, leaving only smoldering stumps." With a claim like that, this episode where Tony is in Spain should be worth checking out. He also also blogs about the editing of this episode. Monday, 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Monday (August 18)
The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World: "Family Duties." This third episode (of four) focuses on filial piety. Owner Qin Linzi reflects on her relationship with her father and working in a quarry when she was 12-years old. Also a family holds a longevity banquet to honor their mother's 70th birthday. 9 p.m. ET, Sundance Channel
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Spain." Albert Adria and the intense local culinary traditions of Spain. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (warning: a video plays automatically on site): "Totally Unexpected." Guy discovers some great food at unexpected places around the United States including a bowling alley, a car wash, laundromat, and grocery store. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Tuesday (August 19)
Road Tasted With the Neelys: "Tasty Research in Raleigh." The Neelys are in Raleigh, North Carolina where they have Carolina barbecue, dark chocolate julep truffle, and giant gummy bears. 9:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Wednesday (August 20)
Dinner: Impossible (warning: a video plays automatically on site): "Escape to Alcatraz." Chef Michael Symon heads to "The Rock" to cook for 125 guests. He'll have to deal with a kitchen that's far away and a restricted schedule. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network
Friday (August 22)
Good Morning America: Chef Scott Conant is on. 7 a.m. ET, NBC
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6 Comments:
I've used and enjoyed your posts and I've never said thank you. So THANK YOU!
jackiecat at 6:50PM on 08/18/08
@ jackiecat: Oh Wow! You're welcome! I really have no idea if anyone uses these posts. Thanks for letting me know! 8D
Gordon Mark at 9:54PM on 08/18/08
I suspected Tony brain was get addled, but maybe not?
srhcb at 11:24PM on 08/18/08
Gordon, I program my DVR according to these posts so keep up the good work!
Fractal at 11:57AM on 08/19/08
Gordon: These posts are great. You do an amazing job ferreting out all the great food stuff to watch. I don't know if we ever stop to tell you that during the hectic days here in the office, but these are great and a true service to the readers and food (TV) lovers out there.
Adam Kuban at 12:24PM on 08/19/08
@Gordon: +1 for the TV posts.
Raphael at 3:00PM on 08/19/08