Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" Episode on Massachusetts Airs Sunday, November 9, 2014

A well-known chef, author, and television host returns to the area with a new episode of his Emmy-winning TV show, and it will be focusing on more than just food and drink.

According to a post on BDCwire, Anthony Bourdain will be taking the CNN show "Parts Unknown" to Massachusetts this Sunday at 9:00 PM (EST), focusing in part on his beginnings in the culinary world as a worker in various Provincetown restaurants. The episode will also be looking at Bourdain's past problems with drug addiction, with a preview video showing him in a meeting with the Recover Project, a program in Greenfield that helps people in recovery from substance abuse and alcoholism. The sneak peek of the show can be seen below:

Parts Unknown Massachusetts Sneak Peek

In the spring of 2011, Bourdain brought his now-ended "No Reservations" show to Boston, with the focus being on lesser-known neighborhood hangouts such as Rondo's Sub Shop, Murphy's Law, the Galley Diner, the now-closed Quencher Tavern, and the L Street Tavern in South Boston as well as . The Snack Bar (also closed) in Cambridge and the Eire Pub in Dorchester.

The website for "Parts Unknown" can be found at http://www.cnn.com/video/shows/anthony-bourdain-parts-unknown/

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CNN Includes Jacob Wirth in Boston Among Its Picks for Best Historic Restaurants

CNN has put out a list of 10 of the best historic restaurants in the United States, and a Boston dining and drinking establishment is one of its picks.

According to the news network's website, Jacob Wirth on Stuart Street in the Theater District is among the 10 choices, with the site mentioning that the German eatery "is the second oldest restaurant in the city...that is more of a local hangout and Theater District go-to than a tourist hub." CNN also notes the wiener schnitzel and sauerbraten at Jacob Wirth as well as their extensive beer selection, and goes on to say that "there are sing-a-longs every Friday night to complete the beer hall vibe."

The address for Jacob Wirth, which first opened in 1868, is 31 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, 02116. Their website can be found at http://www.jacobwirth.com/

For a complete list of CNN's historic restaurant picks, please go to the link below:

10 of America's best historic restaurants


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CNN's Eatocracy Lists The Hawthorne in Kenmore Square as One of the Ten Best New Bars in the U.S.

The food blog of CNN has just come out with its list of best new bars in the United States, and a Boston drinking spot has made the list.

Eater Boston reports that Eatocracy has included The Hawthorne in Kenmore Square among its top 10 picks of new bars in America, joining The NoMad Hotel in New York as the only East Coast drinking establishments to make the list. Eatocracy, which had Jim Meehan of Food & Wine help them with the list, says that Jackson Cannon of The Hawthorne is one of Meehan's favorite mixologists, and also mentions the several lounges within the space, including a "comfy living room-style one outfitted with a vintage Russian vodka chiller."

The Hawthorne first opened within the Hotel Commonwealth in November of 2011, taking over the space where the Foundation Lounge had been. The Hawthorne's website can be found at http://www.thehawthornebar.com/

For a complete list of the bars picked by Eatocracy, please go to the link below:

10 best new bars in the U.S.


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