
After that, Tony hits the road with Michael Ruhlman for a visit to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), a.k.a. Tony's Alma mater. Equipped with a chef's coat and hat, Tony and Michael are assigned a stir-fried squid with basil dish, to be made for loads of hungry students. Bourdain then visits the home of chef Michael Pardus for some Asian food. Sierra Pardus (Michael's 10-year old daughter) gives Tony a run for his money when it comes to criticism. Tony says, "I've never encountered such an incise critic of my life's work!" You can check out a preview of this very hilarious conversation in the video clip below. That girl has some guts!
And since this last week was Groundhog's Day, what could be more appropriate than a meal with the one and only Bill Murray!?! At the end of tonight’s “The Hudson Valley” episode, Tony and Bill break bread at X20, Peter Kelly’s restaurant built on a pier on The Hudson River. Murray is definitely my new favorite No Reservations celebrity guest star, and The Blot is excited to share a little sneak peek video of Murray’s appearance:
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations airs every Monday night at 10/9c on the Travel Channel.