Bourdain is coming to Toronto

[Barb]

Indigo at Yonge & Eglinton December 4th at noon. Vancouver e-Gulleters rolled out the red carpet for him. Are there any plans to do the same here? We’re the Center of the Universe Are we going to let them outdo us?

[itch22]

I'll certainly try to make it, but I don't know what I'll be able to offer in assisting any kind of welcome party.

[Marlene]

I unfortunately will be out of town that day. Rats. I would've killed (well almost) for a chance to me Tony.

[Lesley C]

Indigo at Yonge & Eglinton December 4th at noon. Vancouver e-Gulleters rolled out the red carpet for him. Are there any plans to do the same here? We’re the Center of the Universe  Are we going to let them outdo us?

Montreal showed him a pretty good time as well.

Good luck outdoing the poutine with foie gras and his night on The Main!

[Daddy-A]

Indigo at Yonge & Eglinton December 4th at noon. Vancouver e-Gulleters rolled out the red carpet for him. Are there any plans to do the same here? We’re the Center of the Universe  Are we going to let them outdo us?

Montreal showed him a pretty good time as well.

Good luck outdoing the poutine with foie gras and his night on The Main!

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Light-weights!

A.

[GordonCooks]

Jeez, even "I'll" be in Toronto that weekend - let the drinking begin

[Jake]

Count me in. Hey, I could meet the venerable Gordon Cooks and Bourdain in one day???? Get the booze flowing now -- training time.

[itch22]

So do we even know for sure that if we plan something he'll participate? If he's coming to a Chapters it sounds like a book signing. In Vancouver, it was more than just a book signing, wasn't it?

You know, we could try and lure him to one of Toronto's finest sushi restaurants and see if we can get his support against the government's attempts at instituting those new regulations.

[Gul_Dekar]

I'll probably be going! It's going to be a book signing and reading.

http://www.bloomsbury.com/WritersArea/grap...ition=us&id=102

Scroll down to December for details (not a lot tho).

[itch22]

I'll probably be going!    It's going to be a book signing and reading.

http://www.bloomsbury.com/WritersArea/grap...ition=us&id=102

Scroll down to December for details (not a lot tho).

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Alright. Well I've been able to guarantee that weekend is free for me, so I am definately going.

[GordonCooks]

Count me in.  Hey, I could meet the venerable Gordon Cooks and Bourdain in one day????  Get the booze flowing now -- training time.

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...Venerable...truly spoken by some who has never met me

[Jake]

Count me in.  Hey, I could meet the venerable Gordon Cooks and Bourdain in one day????  Get the booze flowing now -- training time.

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...Venerable...truly spoken by some who has never met me

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It's amazing the insight one can acquire from eG

[rgruby]

I'm thinking of going as well. could be fun.

Cheers,

Geoff Ruby

[GordonCooks]

Count me in.  Hey, I could meet the venerable Gordon Cooks and Bourdain in one day????  Get the booze flowing now -- training time.

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...Venerable...truly spoken by some who has never met me

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It's amazing the insight one can acquire from eG

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I agree - please keep in mind that the internet adds 10 lbs.

[Jake]

What is the likelihood of organizing a eG cocktail/dinner after with Tony? Anybody have any contacts?

[canadian-eh]

What is the likelihood of organizing a eG cocktail/dinner after with Tony?  Anybody have any contacts?

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I would attend if something was organized.

And help as needed.

Perhaps we could get some clues from Jamie Maw of how he got AB to attend.

Or is he taken with some Heather Reisman event after the signing?

The Vancouver evening set a very high standard despite not being center (centre)of the universe. We will have to work hard.

[Daddy-A]

Perhaps we could get some clues from Jamie Maw of how he got AB to attend.

It wasn't Jamie that got it done it was a group effort.

A.

[SteveW]

I think I heard that Bourdain is scheduled to appear live on Christine Cushing Live(Food Network Canada) Thursday Dec 2/2004. He should be taking some calls from viewers across Canada.

-Steve

[canadian-eh]

Perhaps we could get some clues from Jamie Maw of how he got AB to attend.

It wasn't Jamie that got it done it was a group effort.

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Sorry, I did see the group effort.

And would have liked to be there.

But how exactly do we contact AB or his "people" to arrange?

[Daddy-A]

I think I heard that Bourdain is scheduled to appear live on Christine Cushing Live(Food Network Canada) Thursday Dec 2/2004. He should be taking some calls from viewers across Canada.

OMG! Talk about leading a lamb to the slaughter ... or in this case bringing the wolf to the lamb! Set your VCR's folks ... that should be fun!

Sorry, I did see the group effort.

And would have liked to be there.

But how exactly do we contact AB or his "people" to arrange?

Honestly it started with a PM to the man himself. nwyles & Chef Fowke are both local chefs (no duh!) so when they asked it had a lot of clout ... Tony kinda respects chefs We also had a connection with the people who had arranged the events at The Opus and Bar None.

I wouldn't bombard the man with PM's. Pick a single representative amongst your group. He's was very accommodating with us, especially after a busy visit to Montreal, and a full day in Vancouver the day before. He was tired to be sure. But oh so very cool!

Good luck!

A.

[Jake]

I don't qualify as a professional chef -- anyone on this board who does??

[waldorf]

I am keen to attend a reception for Bourdain. Let us know asap so that we can book accommodation.... (planning to drive from Kingston).

[Wine_Dad]

If something is set up, please keep us notified.

[piperdown]

Just a heads up that AB is going to be on CBC's The Round-up today at 2pm

More info here

Oh and that's CBC radio one

Edited November 16, 2004 by piperdown (log)

[SteveW]

Just heard a confirmation today, that indeed Bourdain is scheduled for Christine Cushing Live Thursday Dec 2.

-Steve