'tones Bourdain is the most appealing douche-bag on TV. That gauche hoop earring, the careless lip smacking, the matter-of-fact evaluations (never gray, always black and white)...I mean who gave this a-hole his own TV show?!?! A genius that's who! He's a precise yet witty writer with a steel gut born to eat Inuit seal heal and entire cobra snakes. And what's more, he speaks boldly about more than food. He has championed the cause of Latino immigrants at a time when few public figures would dare do so. Cheers Anthony - keep the good work up and welcome to San Francisco!

Anthony Bourdain rocks my world. I love his honesty. He's a straight-shooter with a sweet spot (although not for pastries). I love his focus on local, simple, minimal, native food while still checking out the fancy, wear-your-jacket-and-tie kind of places. He's rude, yet gracious and embraces life fully. His self-deprecating humor and give anything a try attitude makes him a must-watch each week.

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I almost pissed my pants when I saw Tony across the street. He was lumbering down Geary with the patented black shades and leather jacket. He went into the Cafe' Monaco and I almost got hit by a Delivery Truck sprinting after him. I felt like a thirteen- year- old girl at a Jonas Brothers concert. As I walked in I was trying to remember all the things I wanted to ask him, but all I could get out was "Uh, hi Tony." He said "hello" shook my hand and that was it. Upon leaving I told him I was a huge fan and I watched his show religiously yada, yada, yada, meat on a stick. I left feeling unsatisfied and like a total tool. Not to mention my dog pissed on his cameraman's leg the next day. Please let me come, I can't afford cable.

Bourdain. Love the guy. He's honest, sarcastic, philosophical, open-minded and he absolutely loves food. I love the fact that he specializes in local food and all the while absorbs himself in the culture and environment he's in as well. I was glued to the SF episode and was proud that he loved the city I was born and raised in. I was crackin' up when he was at Sebo (DAMN, GOTTA GO THERE!!) and said he wanted to rub the sushi all over his face. Bourdain. I'm there with you. And that crab at R&G? Looked hella good. I'm there too.