Bourdain's Nasty Bits

I just finished reading Anthony Bourdain's The Nasty Bits. It's a bit 'last year', but I'm a big fan so better late than never. If you're a foodie (or aspire to be one) and love to travel, then this is a great read.

I'm not going to give away Bourdain's secrets and tell you his favorite restaurants. He did the traveling, the eating, and the writing so he deserves the proceeds. Plus you'll enjoy his colorful descriptions and no BS opinions on food, living, and his more than occasional rants on what is wrong with America.

Boudain tells you about his New York City including his favorite dives, delis, and classics. He tells you what Vegas restaurants are worth visiting and others that are weak and uninspiring. He describes authentic eating experiences in Singapore, Vietnam, China, and Brazil. Then there are the chapters that fully document his meals and dining experiences at Masa in New York and El Bulli in Barcelona, restaurants that most of us will never get the chance to visit. 

He mixes all this in with stories from the road, essays on celebrity chefs, and other things that annoy him enough to write about - anything from American fast food to the good and bad of Raw Food. You'll probably learn a thing or two, be entertained, and even get inspired to try eating something new or travel somewhere different. A fun read if you love food and restaurants.