Monday, April 12, 2010

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Maine

Can you believe Tony has never been to Maine? Thankfully, No Reservations cameraman Zach Zamboni grew up there and is eager to show Tony the sights. Their first stop is Portland, which according to Tony has been called "America's foodiest little city.” Supposedly, there are more restaurants per capita in Portland, ME than San Francisco! Tony wants to test this theory, and head with Zach to J's Oyster, a local joint known for its beer, shellfish and steamer clams. Next, Zach takes Tony to Street & Co., where the menu is exclusively seafood. Tony chats with owner Dana Street and Portland fishmonger George Parr while dining on Maine shrimp, Monkfish, and Cuttlefish.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations on the Travel Channel
Then Tony visits Primo, a restaurant 77 miles northeast of Portland in the town of Rockland. Primo is run by arguably one of the best chefs in Maine, Melissa Kelly. Her restaurant is sustainable, seasonal, and locally-sourced. Most of the vegetables, eggs, and meat they cook with come from the restaurant's own source…how cool is that!?! Tony then chows down on some of Kelly's homemade specialties including a charcuterie course made from her own pigs that includes pasta, veal and pork chops.



Next up is Conte's 1894 Restaurant, which is home to a legend: John Conte. John is the owner of the restaurant and is well known for his grumpy attitude in the kitchen. Zach and Tony sample everything John can dish up including Maine shrimp, lobster, haddock and mussels. Last but not least, it wouldn't be a trip to Maine without venturing inland. Zach introduces Tony to his family's home in Milo, where the population is around 3,000! It's a place where truly everyone knows everyone. The visit is full of interesting activities, including shooting with Uncle Bobby, chopping wood at Zach's getaway cabin, and eating barbecue out of two railroad cars.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations airs Monday nights at 10/9c on the Travel Channel.
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