EPISODE 88: FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ANTHONY BOURDAIN, CHECK OUT THESE 10 RECOMMENDED SPOTS AROUND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ENDORSED BY THE MAN HIMSELF

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Anthony Bourdain approved restaurants in the Southern California sprawl. His list includes: Ski Inn in Niland, Birrieria Chalio in East LA, Shanghai Red's in Palm Springs, Crazy Coyote Tacos in Cabazon, Animal on Fairfax, Tacos Villa Corona in Los Angeles, Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown near Joshua Tree, Dan Sung Sa in Koreatown, Senor Fish in Los Angeles and Ham Ji Park in Koreatown.

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Hello. And welcome to another installment of living in the sprawl. So there California's most adventurous podcast. I am as always your humble host and correspondent. My name is John Steinberg. Joined as always by my lovely and immensely talented producer slash my wife. Her name is Lisa Steinberg. We are the team here at sprawl enterprises. Ready to bring you yet another exciting foray into the vast expansive. Terrain that we have lovingly dub. The sprawl. On today's show. We follow. In the footsteps of a man. You've heard the adage, the man, the myth, the legend. I couldn't think of a better candidate. Then one Anthony Bordain. Bordain 1956 to 2018. Showed the world, what it meant to truly be an adventurer. Raised in New Jersey. Buy a fridge father and American mother. The culinary icon. Taught the world. How to explore with purpose. Whether he was. Sampling Montreal style bagels in Quebec. Or chatting it up with president Barack Obama. Over Vietnamese food. In Southeast Asia. This globe trotting trend center. Had a spirit, like no other. On my better days. I'd like to think. That Mr. Bordain. Has influenced. This program in many particular ways, you could never script any of the episodes that Bordain brought to the public. He approached each and every adventure with the kind of zest and zeal. Typically reserved for, teenagers and people in their mid to late twenties. Eternally young at heart. Bordain cemented. An incomparable legacy. Wall presiding over immensely successful television programs. Parts of known no reservations. The layover. He also served as a guest judge on multiple episodes over the course of multiple seasons. Of living in the sprawls favorite reality program, top chef. Additionally, he was a New York times bestselling author responsible. For putting one of the better. Culinary memoirs out into the world. And that would be two thousands. Landmark kitchen confidential. Though Mr. Bordain had occasion to travel and visit every corner and crevice. Of the known world. He did in fact, make time. For us lowly mortals here in these Southern California sprawl. Over the course of his illustrious career. He. Visited. A plethora of different spots around the greater south land. So now as we reflect on the impressive. Career of Anthony Bordain. We examine his relationship with Southern California through the lens of 10. Restaurants that the man, the myth, the legend. Anthony Bordain endorsed him self. And let's begin in. A truly unlikely place. At number 10. Ski in, this is in me, Linde, California. Now. I would not completely blame any of you for wondering out loud or silently to yourselves, where in the world is that. Well, I'll tell you it's a small, odd. Completely singular. Spec. In the desert, just outside. The bounds of the salt and sea. Now the ski in. Is not a normal restaurant. And by no means. It does it merit inclusion on the list like this? Because of its food. When Anthony Bordain and Josh home. Of Queens of the stone age visit. The quirky diner. During an episode of no reservations. They both remark upon. The oddity that really is the salt and sea. Now we've discussed the salt and sea on a prior episode of the show. But when you get. The perspective of someone as enlightened as Bordain? Well, You know, you're in good company. So it's here. That Josh and Tony. Dined on. Less than stellar cuisine. While all the while marveling. At the weirdness. The fact that they were sitting in a place that decidedly should have never really existed in the first place. It's all quite a bit of fun and definitely worth your time and worth your patronage at number 10. Ski in. I number nine. Bierria Chileo in both east LA and Whittier from an episode of no reservations. Now Tony Bourdain was world famous. For approaching life. With an accepting spirit. And a desire to sample. From every culture that he could wrap his arms around. Here. He Dines. On one of the local stalwarts from the area. Indeed. Uh, place indicative. Of Eastern Los Angeles, none other than a hole in the wall. Place specializing in Barea. He chats it up with locals. Reflects on some of the city's history. And all the while. Sits in a completely nondescript. Building an east LA. Showing all of us, the proverbial way to truly get the most out of life. I number nine. Tony endorsed Bierria celeo Uh, number eight. Shanghai reds. This is in Palm Springs. And he visited the Cantina slash fish taco in Purium. On an episode of parts, unknown. This is one of the most unlikely places that you're likely to check out. In the desert. It's in a funky strip mall. The entrance is not immediately obvious. The hours are, um, a little bit off. And yet it says it right there, smack down on the front of their menu. One of the world's best fish tacos. A quote from none other than Anthony Bordain. Places like this. Make us all realize. How fun life can really be. Again, this is a place that really shouldn't exist. We are. 135 miles away from the Pacific ocean. This place has no business. Selling a fish taco as delightful as the one they stock regularly. And yet it very much exists. And leave it. To Mr. Bordain to shine a justifiable spotlight. Upon this establishment. Very cool. Very strange altogether. Awesome. As only Anthony Bordain. Could have scripted it. And number seven crazy coyote tacos. This was seen on an episode of Bourdain's program. No reservations. The roadside taco stand is a Southern California tradition. Don't forget, this is the locale. Where taco bell was invented. Work Del taco was invented. And where the car culture. Really cemented it's spot. In the solar plexus. Of the greater American culture. Again, we find ourselves in a rather unlikely spot. About two miles or so from the Morongo hotel and casino, maybe. Twenty-five to 30 miles outside of Palm Springs. And yet these tacos are phenomenal. Only locals. Would even hear about a spot such as this, if not for the work of someone. Who's got their ear to the street. In their hand on the pulse. As no one did quite like Anthony Bordain. Number seven. In Cabazon. It's crazy. Coyote tacos. At number six. Tony visited animal on Fairfax. In Los Angeles on an episode of the layover. So it bears mentioning. That this was. The second restaurant opened. Bye noted Los Angeles. Impresarios John shook and Vinnie to Tolo their first being son of a gun. They would later go on to found the Uber successful Jon and Vinny's franchise. And. Then they'd actually go on to. Implement their vision. On behalf of Los Angeles. That would. Exist within the bounds of so fi stadium in Inglewood. At animal. The focus is on. Well, um, animals. Lots of sweet breads. Meats. You never thought you'd actually see on a menu. Stuff. You've never even really seen prepared in person. This was also a favorite of the late Jonathan gold. It would routinely. Appear on his annual list of the. 101 best restaurants in greater Los Angeles. And Tony being Tony, of course. He had his hand on the pulse again. Dining out. At one of the. Real beacons of modern Fairfax, John shook and Vinnie. Solos animal. Get yourself some sweetbreads. Nope. They're not bred. I assure you. Check it out for yourselves. I remember five. Tacos. That Corona. In Atwater village from an episode of no reservations. Again, we find ourselves at a somewhat bizarre. Hold on the wall. Taco window in this case, not a taco stand. But a window on Glendale Boulevard. This is one of the best breakfast burritos that you'll find throughout the city. Lines routinely snake around the block. In the tacos here rival anything that you're likely to find. In east Los Angeles. And the taco truck corridor. That exists along Olympic Boulevard in Boyle Heights. Tacos or the Corona as not only been. Appreciated by Mr. Bordain, but it also was a favorite of the late Jonathan gold. It has received much attention from other distinguished. Food publications. The infatuation love it. As this eater, timeout, and they've mentioned it and now we will add our voice to the chorus of folks. Saluting the fine work done in the kitchen at tacos, Villa Corona. And number four, Tony visited Pappy, and Harriet's in Pioneertown just outside Joshua tree. On an episode of no reservations for those unfamiliar, with what pioneer town is. It's a town. Yes, but not a town in the conventional sense of the word. It's more like an elaborate movie set that exists far from the Warner brothers lot in Burbank. It's an old west themed. Town, which. In this sense, town equates to. Really a single street. And on the street. You can visit. An old timey saloon. Out of this world general store. Pretend. You're following in the footsteps of Wyatt Earp. By getting your hands on some authentic cowboy garb. For someone. Obsessed with westerns. That never got to experience them in their heyday. This is paradise. At Pappy and Harriet's. Is a real diamond. In the crown. Of pioneer town. Paul McCartney has played here. Who can get bigger than Paul McCartney? He's not the only one. Throughout the history of Pappy and Harriet's lots and lots of recognizable names. Have. Performed in front. Of rabbit audiences. At this Western themed throwback. Get your hands on some stiff drinks. Some hot Buffalo wings. And some kitschy. Only in this part of the world charm. As you plunk down. For a veritable experience. At pioneer towns pappy and harriet's And number three. Tony visits, Dan In Koreatown. On an episode of the layover. Tony dedicated an entire episode. Of this program. To the greater Koreatown experience. It was here that. He guzzled down. Korean liquor. Eight they're delicious. Pub inspired food. And sampled all things. K-Town. Blending in like a locals local. Dancing. Uh, Is yet another weird place. And that is basically the point. I've never actually been to Korea. But after dining here, Lisa and I both felt like we had a. Pretty reasonable brush. With the sole S E O U L experience. The place is loud. The seats are uncomfortable. The air conditioning is nowhere to be found. It's dancing saw in K-Town. And number two, Tony visited seeing your fish. In downtown Los Angeles on an episode of the layover. Now there are multiple outlets of Senor fish. And normally we don't love endorsing kind of quote unquote chain restaurants. On this podcast, but here we will make a. D two or like exception. The fish tacos here are the real deal. The place is nestled in the heart of the bank district. There's definitely a strange vibe going on. And up to collection. Of characters. Ranging from transients. Two. Businessmen in Beamers wearing Berets. Senior fish. Seems like it was airlifted from. Part of, I R to and. Set down on main street in DT LA. Except that again, the clientele. Shall we say. Is a bit on the. Especial side. For yet another singular experience. We turn to the man, the myth, the legend, Anthony Bordain, this time setting our gaze upon the fine folks. Huddled. Gathered and standing in line at senor fish And that means we have arrived at our number one spot. It's gotta be a place from Koreatown. As mentioned before Tony Bordain dedicated an entire episode of his show to this one specific region of Los Angeles. This is a guy who would. Film episodes. In places like Uzbekistan. Turkey. Finland. And. What we would see on the episode would encompass an entire country east to west, north to south. And yet when he cast his gaze upon K-Town, he thought the place was so interesting. That it merited and entire episode. Onto itself. Hey, Andrew Park is a special place. Some of the best soup that you'll find this side. Uh, The actual country, Korea. It's been a mainstay in K-Town. For going on two decades. You'll find. Not only the heaven sent soup. But also. Your classic. Well, gogi. Kimchi fried rice, seafood, pancakes, and everything else. That bong Joon, ho director of parasite. Would embrace and endorse himself. At number one, as we pay on Manoj. To the man, the myth, the legend, Anthony Bordain, it's ham G park in Korea town. And that's going to do it for a, another episode of the show. We'd like to thank everyone for their continued support of the podcast. It does mean the world to us, a couple of easy ways to demonstrate your support. Hop on apple I do is wherever you happen to be listening to the show, leave us a five star review or a kind rating. That stuff really helps us out. Also follow us on Instagram. The handle is living in the sprawl podcast. Drop us a line. We love corresponding with you. Our dear wonderful listeners. The email address is living in the sprawl@gmail.com. And we'd also like to direct you to our terrific snazzy website, where you can get your hands on living in the sprawl merchandise, as well as the living in the sprawl guide. So on behalf of one half of the team. I am as always your humble hosted correspondent. My name is John Steinberg. Joined in life love and this podcast by my. Amazing. And immensely talented producer slash my wife. Her name is Lisa Steinberg thinking you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to another episode of living in the sprawl. Southern California's most adventurous podcast. We will chat again very soon.