Kristen Kish (Menton, Top Chef) to Host "36 Hours" on the Travel Channel

A former chef at a top Boston restaurant--and winner of Bravo's Top Chef competition--is returning to television, this time hosting a show that is a collaboration with one of the most popular newspapers in America.

Boston Magazine is reporting that Kristen Kish will be hosting "36 Hours" on the Travel Channel with former pro soccer player Kyle Martino, with the New York Times having a column that coincides with the episodes. The article says that the show will have Kish and Martino go to cities around the world and spent one and a half days in each place, having "local insiders" show them some of the more unique culinary spots.

Kristen Kish worked as chef de cuisine in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood, and she was also crowned champion of Top Chef: Seattle in the 2012/2013 season.

More information on "36 Hours" (which premiers later this year) can be found at the link below:

Coming Soon: 36 Hours

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Andrew Zimmern Visits Boston on The Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations" February 9, 2015

A chef, writer, and TV host is featuring the city of Boston once again, this time in a new spin-off of his popular Travel Channel show.

The Boston Globe mentions (via an interview) that Andrew Zimmern of "Bizarre Foods" visits Boston in an episode of "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations," with the show airing on February 9 at 9:00 PM (EST). Based on information Zimmern gives in the interview, it appears that the show could include stops at Legal Sea Foods, the Cookie Monstah truck, The Parker House, Durgin-Park, and Union Oyster House, though it isn't entirely clear whether this last spot will definitely be shown.

An episode of "Bizarre Foods" took a look at Boston back in February of 2012, with Zimmern going to such places as Clio, The Daily Catch, Maria's Pastry, o ya, and Santarpio's.

More info on "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations," can be found at the link below.

http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/bizarre-foods-delicious-destinations

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News Elsewhere: Travel Channel Pulls Adam Richman's New Show After Instagram Rant

The host of several TV food shows has had his latest show pulled (at least for now), possibly because of a social media tirade that he went on.

The Washington Post is reporting that Adam Richman of "Man v. Food" fame has had his new show "Man Finds Food" pulled by the Travel Channel, with the show no longer being seen on the network's schedule. The article indicates that the postponing of the show could be in response to an Instagram rant where Richman was called out for using the hashtag #thinspiration, which the XOJane site says is popular in pro-anorexia and pro-bulimia circles. When this was brought up to him, Richman responded with a number of expletive-filled posts on Instagram, at least some of which have since been deleted. The TV host subsequently delivered an apology to ABC's "Good Morning America," stating that "I'm incredibly sorry to everyone I've hurt."

At this point in time, it is not known if or when "Man Finds Food" will be shown the Travel Channel. (It was supposed to have had its debut on July 2.)

Thanks to Eater National for initially bringing this to our attention.

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Quencher Tavern in South Boston Is Closing

It looks like a dive bar in South Boston that was once featured on a popular food/travel show is closing its doors.

According to a Boston Licensing Board page, the Quencher Tavern on I Street is seeking to transfer its liquor license to the Painted Burro, which is going to be opening a new location on Temple Place in Boston's Downtown Crossing area. The Quencher Tavern was one of several spots in South Boston that Anthony Bourdain visited in 2011 for No Reservations, a show on the Travel Channel that ended last year. A few other places that Bourdain went to in Southie included Rondo's Sub Shop, Murphy's Law, the Galley Diner, and the L Street Tavern.

As soon as we confirm that the bar will be closing its doors, we will post an update here.

[August 22 update: It has now been confirmed that the Painted Burro has indeed purchased the liquor license from the Quencher Tavern, and one poster on Twitter says that the bar may be closing around November. (More updates will be posted as soon as we get them.)]

[November 11 update: The Caught in Southie site states (as do a number of folks on Twitter) that the Quencher Tavern had a "farewell" block party outside the bar yesterday.]

[November 12 update: We have now learned that contrary to all the reports over the weekend, the Quencher Tavern's farewell party was not actually its farewell, and that it will be open for approximately two more weeks. Thanks to one of our sources (who is a Boston-area chef and lives in the neighborhood) for bringing this to our attention.]

[November 27 update: South Boston Today reports that the Quencher Tavern closes its doors for good tonight (and this has been confirmed by folks on Facebook yesterday and today.]

The address for the Quencher Tavern is 170 I Street, Boston, MA, 02127.

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Boston Episode of "Bizarre Foods" to Be Shown on February 13, 2012

Last summer, we reported that the host of a popular Travel Channel food show was filming in the Boston area, and now, a date has been posted for the episode.

A note from one of our readers (which has been confirmed by the Travel Channel blog) indicates that the Boston episode of Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre Foods will be shown on Monday, February 13, 2012, starting at 9:00 PM. Based on our earlier article on where Zimmern went while in Boston, the episode may include most, if not all, of the following places: 5 Corners Kitchen in Marblehead; Patriot Seafoods in Salem; Simply Khmer in Lowell; Il Panino Express, Salumeria Italiana, Gennaro's 5 North Square, and Modern Pastry in Boston's North End; o ya in the Leather District; Coppa in the South End; Clio Restaurant in the Back Bay; Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury; and Savenor's Market in Beacon Hill.

Bizarre Foods has been on the Travel Channel for more than five years, focusing mainly on exotic foods and what locals like to eat in various parts of the world. For more information on the show, please go to the following link: http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Bizarre_Foods

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The Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods Takes a Trip to the Boston Area

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The Travel Channel's Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods Takes a Trip to the Boston Area

It looks like a chef, writer, and host of a popular Travel Channel show is touring the Boston area right now.

Based on articles from Universal Hub and The Lowell Sun as well as Twitter posts from the host himself, Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods is checking out various restaurants in and around Boston, supposedly for the filming of an upcoming Bizarre Foods episode. Universal Hub mentions that the TV celebrity was at Maria's Pastry and The Daily Catch in Boston's North End yesterday, while the the Twitter page for Andrew Zimmern indicates that today he is in Marblehead, going dogfishing and having some food made by the chef of 5 Corners Kitchen. And according to The Lowell Sun, Zimmern is heading to the Cambodian restaurant Simply Khmer in Lowell tomorrow.

[August 24 update: According to his Twitter page, Andrew Zimmern went to a few more North End spots on Monday, including Il Panino Express, Salumeria Italiana, Gennaro's 5 North Square, and Modern Pastry. And last night, Zimmern went to the Japanese restaurant o ya in Boston's Leather District.]

[August 24 update, part 2: Today, Andrew Zimmern is at Coppa in the South End, with a couple of food pictures he posted at these links: Pork dish of year at Coppa in boston by @kenoringer and Summer plus burrata at Coppa]

[August 25 update: It appears that Andrew Zimmern is currently at Clio Restaurant in Boston's Back Bay, with a couple of pictures posted by him at these links: Urchinlobstercassoulet w foie and parsnip milk from Clio and 60degree egg with pea, mastic, truffle, jamon espuma from @kenoringer. Also, based on a Lowell Sun article, the Boston episode of Bizarre Foods will apparently be airing in Febraury of 2012.]

[August 25 update, part 2: It looks like Andrew Zimmern is now on a boat with the Island Creek Oysters people in Duxbury, and it appears that they may be harvesting oysters for Thomas Keller, who is owner of the award-winning Napa Valley restaurant The French Laundry in Yountville, CA. A few pictures: Harvesting @islandcreek loading for @perse for @chef_Keller, 6 inch wide, 2 inch deep Belon. From Duxbury! @islandcreek, and Live bay scallops]

[August 26 update: Andrew Zimmern appears to be at Savenor's Market on Charles Street in Boston's Beacon Hill right now. A picture: @savenorsmarket

[January 25, 2012 update: A comment posted here (and confirmed via the Travel Channel blog) indicates that the Boston episode of Bizarre Foods will be shown on Monday, February 13, 2012.]

Bizarre Foods has been on the Travel Channel for approximately five years, with the main focus being on exotic foods and what locals tend to eat in various parts of the world. (The show can be seen Tuesday Nights at 9:00 PM.) For more on Bizarre Foods, please go to the following link: http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Bizarre_Foods

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Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" Boston Episode to Be Shown Monday, April 18

A popular food-based show on the Travel Channel will be airing its Boston episode this coming Monday, and it looks like a number of local restaurants and watering holes will be featured, including a few in South Boston.

According to the channel's website, Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" will take a peek at the city on April 18 at 9:00 PM (EST), with a focus more on lesser-known neighborhood hangouts than popular eateries and touristy spots. The interactive map within the "No Reservations" section of the Travel Channel site indicates that Bourdain visits such South Boston places as Rondo's Sub Shop, Murphy's Law, the Galley Diner, the Quencher Tavern, and the L Street Tavern. Other spots that he checks out in the Boston area include The Snack Bar in Cambridge, Belle Isle Seafood in East Boston, Michael's Deli in Brookline, and Greenhills Bakery (not actually shown in the episode) and the Eire Pub in Dorchester.

In addition to the above restaurants and bars, Anthony Bourdain also heads to South Boston Candlepin and Peter Welch's Gym (both in Southie) as well as the Savin Hill Yacht Club in Dorchester. He also pays a visit to radio talk show host Howie Carr, and spends time at the Liberty Hotel in Boston, where he and his crew stayed.

For more information on the Boston episode of "No Reservations," please go to the link below.

Episode: Boston

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Live Streaming Video of Anthony Bourdain in Boston on Wednesday, January 5, 2011

The host of the Travel Channel's popular TV show "No Reservations" is currently in Boston filming for the show, and it looks like fans will be able to see him "live" tomorrow (Wednesday, January 5).

According to the Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Facebook page, live streaming video of Bourdain in Boston will be shown on Facebook, with exact times to be announced on the show's Facebook page. As soon as we receive updates on times, we will post updates here, or you can go directly to the No Reservations Facebook page (see link below) to find out when the video will be up and running. (We will also be posting updates on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook page and the Hiddenboston Twitter page.)

[January 5 update: According to the "No Reservations" Facebook page, Anthony Bourdain will be streamed live on the page from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (EST). Go to the Facebook link below and click "Livestream" to get the video.]

[APRIL 15 UPDATE: The Boston episode of "No Reservations" is going to be premiered on April 18. For more information (including the places that Bourdain went to), please go to our more recent article: Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" Boston Episode to Be Shown Monday, April 18]

So far, it appears that Bourdain has checked out The Galley Diner on P Street in South Boston, and there have also been several other "sightings" of the TV personality, writer, and chef in and around Boston, though none have been confirmed as of yet.

The No Reservations Facebook page can be found at the link below:

http://www.facebook.com/AnthonyBourdainNoReservations

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