Last night, celebrity chef and bestselling author, Anthony Bourdain, took his Emmy award-winning CNN series into the heart of Massachusetts. The towns featured included Provincetown and Greenfield, Mass., located in Western Massachusetts.
Viewers watched as Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown revisited some of Bourdain’s old P town haunts, where his own culinary career began to take flight in the 1970’s. From slurping back oysters to rehashing old dishwashing memories with friends, Bourdain’s nostalgic journey through P town (a.k.a. the “wonderland of tolerance,” as he describes it) explored some of Massachusetts best and most historic restaurants. Bourdain also took us to the western part of Massachusetts (Greenfield, Mass.) to shed light on the exploding heroin epidemic in rural New England. But – despite the seriousness of the topic – he still managed to hit up a few diners along the way.
Here’s where Anthony Bourdain ate on last night’s episode:
Spiritus Pizza
Bourdain’s first stop in Provincetown was Spiritus Pizza. The restaurant, owned by “John Y.” is known for their specialty pizza pies and long list of toppings, including everything from grilled chicken to linguica.
The Lobster Pot
Bourdain visited his old stomping ground, The Lobster Pot restaurant, where he chowed down on some kale and bean-filled Portuguese soup. He claimed it’s just how he remembers it. Bourdain also discussed his time at the now shuttered restaurant, The Flagship, where he got his start as a dishwasher.
Atlantic House Bar
Anthony Bourdain visited America’s oldest gay bar, Atlantic House Bar in Provincetown. The bar, also known as “A-House,” was built in 1798 and has had quite a few famous visitors over the years, including writer Tennessee Williams and several famous jazz musicians.
Old Colony Tap
This fresh seafood-filled dive bar is a favorite among the Provincetown fishermen – at least, it looks that way in the episode. After spending time at sea and learning the ropes with the locals, Anthony Bourdain slurped back some Wellfleet oysters (and a shot of whiskey, of course).
The People’s Pint
After leaving the Cape, Bourdain’s next stop is Greenfield, Mass., where he visited the hopping downtown watering hole known as The People’s Pint. Bourdain described the joint as an “eco-conscious” restaurant, which brews its own beer, uses farm-fresh ingredients and even, composts its own leftovers.
Shady Glen
Bourdain stopped in at Greenfield, Mass. diner, Shady Glen, to stuff his face with a New England boiled dinner and homemade pie, which he warmly described as “old school.” The diner is so old school, in fact, that all of the original recipes are written down on index cards. Bourdain also managed to stop at one more diner before the show’s end – Brad’s Place, which gets a very short (not too in-depth) cameo.
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