When I lived in the Midwest I would often get pissy about people making broad generalizations about where I chose to call home. But you know, there's a reason some regional stereotypes exist and goodness, maybe you deserve a lil' gold foil star on your cheek for being the Speshul Snowflake Exception... but sometimes the truth just plain hurts.
Yeah, okay. I'm not a huge Yelp supporter. I think their claims of being able to move reviews around are worthless as it's easy for a user to filter search results by rating and date (and probably some other factors). However, one of the two individuals who were interviewed have been airing their grievances about Yelp publicly for months now and while they may have some valid complaints, they both come off as the types of entrepreneurs who view any negative criticism as hate speech. Perhaps if these ladies paid more attention to their own customer service issues they wouldn't have as many one-star reviews.
I'd be curious to know how many of the people who've already commented use transit on a daily basis. I do.
I didn't mind it so much when it was the occasional sandwich or candy bar but somewhere in the last couple of years people have crossed the line. Curries, barbecue and noodles galore and the only thing more disgusting than the smell intermingling with the usual transit odors is having to hear the diner slurping down their meal (is it any surprise that mobile diners have all the grace and table manners of pigs?). It's not just rude, it's disgusting.
Wait a minute.
She's begging for a job on a reality show... and we're the losers?
If the precedent spills over into men's major-league sports and causes these teams and their owners to stop begging the taxpayers for new stadiums and other concessions, then bring on the freaking logos.
I'm not certain what CBS would do with Chowhound, though I'm not certain what CNET was doing with it, either. Maybe they'll maintain it as is, or maybe it'll get sold off to a company like Scripps, owners of Food Network and Fine Living. Whatever happens, I predict that Mr. Leff is going to get a very rough schooling in matters business.
I'm going to follow up on my previous comment... All the negative Yelp reviews have now disappeared for our local bagel joint. They aren't completely gone (if I go to my profile, it still shows up), but they aren't showing it (the bagel basement yelp page says "0 reviews available").
Why do I have the sneaking suspicion that if my review was positive, it might become available?
I think I've learned more about different cultures from watching Tony than any other shows on TV. Because I care about and am interested iin food, I will sit and watch and really learn something. Not only does he discuss the food of the region, he also shows us their customs, religious rites and real people from the area. Tony Bourdain doesn't have to be in your living room....if you like his show, watch it. If you don't like it turn to the Food Network and nobody will offend you there.
in the words of rodney king -- "can't we all just get along?"
anthony bourdain is snarky, and talks about his preconceived notions of each place in the beginning of each episode, and then generally through the arc of the show he realizes the beauty and uniqueness of each place. he does this in nearly every show. including the one about new jersey. and iraq. and california. that's pretty much the point of the show. it would be a lot more boring otherwise.
how this turned into a northern vs. southern thing is ridiculous.
and PS -- there is more in the north than just new york. it's funny when people are saying how ignorant people are about the south, and then act equally ignorant about the north.
first thing out of his mouth was to let the world know he normally would have nothing to do with the South and was trepidatious about being there. Pathetic PC crap. SC doesn't want you there either champ.
I disagree wholeheartedly; had you watch the entire episode, you would have seen that his POV had been changed a bit by the people he met there. He had negative things to say about the Greeks, but when he went, once again, his attitude was changed. Bourdain can be a hot mess at times, but when he's wrong, he does admit it.
I watched the whole episode, while it's definitely not one of the better episodes of the show, its not really what you thought it was. It was actually a rather perplexing episode, and I'm not sure what the premise of it was.
I guess having Alice Cooper in the show as an amusing touch, but why would you go to his theme restaurant when there's so much more that the region must have to offer.
Nonetheless, the episode wasn't pandering OR offensive, just...meandering.
And I admit, I'm a Bourdain fan, but I think I can admit when his shtick gets old and cheesy. Refreshingly, however, he seems to be getting better with age, time, and experience (and parenthood?) and speaks and acts with a lot more humility and isn't as quick to drop a scalding quip as he used to be.
If anything, more recent episode of No Reservations seem to be even more intelligent than earlier ones, and definitely a step up from A Cook's Tour (which I liked by the way).
RELAX !! maxicav.... I was born in Detroit and raised in the south so I,ve always appreciated both. And Anthony being the well traveled person that is , was just pointing out the fact that he is not a SOUTHERNER but he's man enough to appreciated it being a YANKEE and all.
Regardless of sociopolitical issues, the culinary history of the American South is the culinary history of America. Take away the South and you take away the nation's gastronomic Genesis. I think Tony is aware of this - his comments were born quite possibly from ignorance. The media and Hollywood have gone out of their way to portray the South as backwoods - without sufficient time spent in the South one would not know the beauty that accompanies our flaws. For instance, Southern schools were integrated during the 50's and 60's. Boston's school system remained segregated until 1971.
You know everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.
Will Rogers
Risa, Tony's a Jersey boy. It's a fine point but an important point.
I adore Tony and have seen almost all of his shows for the last few years - from TV Food Network to Travel Channel. Yes, his attitude stinks sometimes but he is a joy to watch.
I agree with Hollene, he is just a rude New Yorker - plain & simple. He wasn't trying to be obnoxious - he IS obnoxious. I am a NYer - born and raised in Brooklyn - spent years in Manhattan - that is the attitude of most folks. He wasn't trying to diss the South, not really. He is opinionated, but in a good way. He has great taste in interesting food. He is passionate about food - in any culture. I am passionate about food too. I feel as if I'm related to him a lot of the time.
I may be a Yankee but I've spent a lot of time in the South - love it to death. I just spent 2 weeks in North Carolina. I thought the food rocked!
I would watch the whole episode next time and then state your opinion. Watching only a few minutes is not sufficient to have an opinion. Just my 2 cents.
@onepercent99 - God Bless your little pea-pickin' heart! Exactly what I was thinking.
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