Anthony Bourdain eats at Waffle House...

[lspencer534]

Anthony Bourdain's culinary travels have taken him to every corner of the world. But somewhere in between jetting off to Namibia and Laos, he never passed beneath the glowing yellow awnings of a Waffle House.

That changed on a recent episode of Bourdain's CNN series Parts Unknown, where he paid a late-night visit to a Charleston outpost of the humble-yet-iconic Southern chain with fellow chef Sean Brock.

Bourdain is slightly baffled by the whole affair, until he starts eating the pecan waffles, slathered in butter and maple syrup, that Brock insisted they order.

Consider him officially converted:

Sean Brock And Anthony Bourdain Eat At The Waffle House - YouTube

[boracayjohnny]

Nice find, Spence. Having spent some time in Charleston, I'll say there's some damn good food there. I'll also say I had a bunch of fun with folks that enjoy a fun time. :seasix::D

[Chuck A]

Very cool, indeed

[stingraymyway]

At least he doesn't have to ask what it's made from. Some stuff I've seen him eat makes me wonder how he lives to see the next sun rise.:shots:

[lspencer534]

At least he doesn't have to ask what it's made from. Some stuff I've seen him eat makes me wonder how he lives to see the next sun rise.:shots:

He uses my "secret": Drink before you eat.

[Shrike6]

"Double scattered, double smothered, double chunked, double covered"
Eh Ben?

[ApexOversteer]

I realized I had a weight problem when I found I wasn't able to eat at a Waffle House... I can't fit in any of the seats.

[Shrike6]

That's how you know when to stop!

[CertInsaneC5]

Bourdain wouldn't know good food if it stood up and barked in his face. This is a perfect example of that. :skia:

[boracayjohnny]

Bourdain wouldn't know good food if it stood up and barked in his face. This is a perfect example of that. :skia:

On Sunday at 0200 and drunk, that's very debatable. :D

[stingraymyway]

He uses my "secret": Drink before you eat.

:seasix:

:shots:

[CertInsaneC5]

On Sunday at 0200 and drunk, that's very debatable. :D


True that. :shots:

[GentleBen]

"Double scattered, double smothered, double chunked, double covered"
Eh Ben?

Actually, it is a double order scattered, smothered, double chunked, double covered with two eggs up. That'll put some lead in your pencil. . .

[Shrike6]

That'll also put some lead in yer azz, too...

[69camfrk]

That's how you know when to stop!

When they ask you to leave?:D

[island14]

When they ask you to leave?:D

:lol:

I have never been asked to leave, but sure did see some that should have been.

BTW... my youngest daughter in the US works at an Awefull Waffel right now.. :yesnod:

[VetteBoy1979]

Waffle House is great!

[69camfrk]

Being asked to leave is actually not in the Waffle House rule book. Those people are professionals! I make no bones about it, I love the WH. Hell, I might go there this morning. To all you naysayers, go overseas with no WH for a while. By the time you get back, you will be ready to kick someone's ass for some smothered, covered, chunked, and diced hash browns and a bowl of grits swimming in butter!:yesnod:

[island14]

Being asked to leave is actually not in the Waffle House rule book. Those people are professionals! I make no bones about it, I love the WH. Hell, I might go there this morning. To all you naysayers, go overseas with no WH for a while. By the time you get back, you will be ready to kick someone's ass for some smothered, covered, chunked, and diced hash browns and a bowl of grits swimming in butter!:yesnod:

I use to live down the street from one.. twice.

Both times it was within walking distance.

Kinda got burned out on it, but now that you mention it and time has passed.

I could sure go for some now.. :seasix:

:cert:

[63C2splitter]

We don't have any Waffle House restaurants around here (Kansas). The first time I tried them was in Bowling Green (one located by the Hampton Inn). I thought it was pretty good.

The White Castle gut bombs I had while there, were good, but I paid the price for eating all that grease.

[69camfrk]

I use to live down the street from one.. twice.

Both times it was within walking distance.

Kinda got burned out on it, but now that you mention it and time has passed.

I could sure go for some now.. :seasix:

:cert:

I just got back from WH. Had me an all star breffust. Nearly crapped myself before I got home, but damn it was good!!!:D

[boracayjohnny]

I just got back from WH. Had me an all star breffust. Nearly crapped myself before I got home, but damn it was good!!!:D

:rofl::lol::seasix:

[boracayjohnny]

We don't have any Waffle House restaurants around here (Kansas). The first time I tried them was in Bowling Green (one located by the Hampton Inn). I thought it was pretty good.

The White Castle gut bombs I had while there, were good, but I paid the price for eating all that grease.

I was once in Marietta, Ga and lunch time came. A coupla folks were talking about how they enjoyed Krystals and invited me to try it with them. It was one of the worst things I've ever eaten. I gave my friends the stink eye and said never again. This is also coming from someone that's eaten strange shit around the world.

[CertInsaneC5]

I was once in Marietta, Ga and lunch time came. A coupla folks were talking about how they enjoyed Krystals and invited me to try it with them. It was one of the worst things I've ever eaten. I gave my friends the stink eye and said never again. This is also coming from someone that's eaten strange shit around the world.

See, there's your problem Johnny. You ate them at lunch time. Those are only to be eaten at 2:00 AM or after. :rofl:

[lspencer534]

See, there's your problem Johnny. You ate them at lunch time. Those are only to be eaten at 2:00 AM or after. :rofl:

Krystal: Waffle House's only real competition serving drunks.

[69camfrk]

I was once in Marietta, Ga and lunch time came. A coupla folks were talking about how they enjoyed Krystals and invited me to try it with them. It was one of the worst things I've ever eaten. I gave my friends the stink eye and said never again. This is also coming from someone that's eaten strange shit around the world.

You don't like Krystal's???? WTFO Johnny? That's almost as bad as the Pope sayin' he don't like Catholics.:D Anyway, who needs laxatives when you have Krystal right around the corner with their deliciously greasy little buns, with onions, and something that resembles a meat patty on it. And don't forget their chilli cheese fries. :seasix: For those of you that don't know, Krystal is the southern version of White Castle. Yes folks....sliders!!!!:cert:

[boracayjohnny]

See, there's your problem Johnny. You ate them at lunch time. Those are only to be eaten at 2:00 AM or after. :rofl:

:rofl::lol::seasix:

Edit:

James, that was some of the nastiest shit I've ever put in my mouth. I couldn't finish it and even got nauseous later.

[island14]

Krystal: Waffle House's only real competition serving drunks.

Don't forget Dennys :seasix: :datawiz:

:cert:

[Dan Dlabay]

I had been in Waffle House a number of times in the past. Each time I was drunk so I had no real memories of the place or the food. Then a couple of years ago I went to a cruise in with my vette and there was a Waffle house there. I went in and realized this is the first time I had been in one sober. Was hungry so I got a burger and fries. It wasn't bad and I didn't get sick.:cert:

[69camfrk]

:rofl::lol::seasix:

Edit:

James, that was some of the nastiest shit I've ever put in my mouth. I couldn't finish it and even got nauseous later.

Bet ya weren't stopped up!:rofl:

[boracayjohnny]

Bet ya weren't stopped up!:rofl:

I coulda spackled a house or two. :rofl::lol: