Dudes, I totally just hung out with Anthony Bourdain!
And not only was he hilarious, he was nice. Also: sweet, kind, and genuine. Right before we went on I told him the story of W asking what meat says. (Me: moo? W: No, it says “hi, I’m delicious!”)
I’ll fill you in on the gory and not-so-gory details tomorrow – I’m about to fall asleep at the computer and have a dentist appointment in less than 8 hours.
P.S. I got him to sign my boots. Loved the skirt. The jacket might have been a mistake.
January 13 2010 12:23 am | leftovers
Laurie on 13 Jan 2010 at 12:32 am #
Oh, I’m so glad it went well!
You look stunning.
Good for you.
Love the picture.
After you’ve recovered from the dentist, give us all of the gory details.
jmisgro on 13 Jan 2010 at 1:23 am #
You are so totally LUCKY!!! I love Bourdain!
Spotted Sparrow on 13 Jan 2010 at 1:30 am #
Lucky you! Can’t wait to hear more about it.
Jessica on 13 Jan 2010 at 6:21 am #
Dude! You look great! What was all that worrying about? (And I thought I was the only person above the age of 25 that said “dude” anymore.) I’m signed up for your brunch class here in March, so I’ll get to meet YOU in person. So the question now is, what will I wear??!!
)
GF PATISSERIE on 13 Jan 2010 at 7:07 am #
Wow.
That is so exciting. He is a Rock Star.
I love the picture.
Victoria
Kathy on 13 Jan 2010 at 7:12 am #
Julie you look fantastic, totally glowing and like you are having an awesome time! Can’t wait to hear more.
And what is this Jessica wrote about a brunch class??? Where do I sign up!!!
pauline on 13 Jan 2010 at 7:21 am #
Julie, you look so happy and beautiful. Can’t wait for you to tell all.
Shobha on 13 Jan 2010 at 7:45 am #
YEAH!
ladyloo on 13 Jan 2010 at 7:56 am #
Julie, you look lovely, and a wee bit giddy, if I do say so myself. How exciting! Also, how tall is that guy?!
Joni on 13 Jan 2010 at 7:58 am #
That’s just what I was thinking… how tall is he??!!
You look fantastic! Love your hair. Can’t wait to hear the details.
erin on 13 Jan 2010 at 8:03 am #
Julie,
So cool – I am so sad I missed it. Can’t wait to hear all the details!
Cathy D on 13 Jan 2010 at 8:22 am #
You did an AMAZING job!!! You were funny and warm, and the audience loved you. Anthony was okay too
Really though, great night.
Avery on 13 Jan 2010 at 8:32 am #
Ditto. You were hilarious (in a good way, of course), and you looked great. They couldn’t have chosen a better person to introduce him. And, did you notice you had fans of your own there??
Erica B. on 13 Jan 2010 at 8:54 am #
lol ladyloo & Joni – the first thing I thought was dang he must be tall!
Julie you look fabulous(I so want a pic of the whole ensemble I’m sure the jacket was fine), glad to hear you had fun & looking forward to the details!
Amanda on 13 Jan 2010 at 8:57 am #
You looked great last night! Am I wrong or did I see a butt grab as he gave you a hug?
Sue (London, ON) on 13 Jan 2010 at 10:06 am #
Julie that picture is gorgeous! You look beautiful. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
jacquie on 13 Jan 2010 at 10:31 am #
Dude! Not just tall, but the biggest head ever! lol
Julie, you were glowing. So glad it all went well, now give us the juicy details!
Beverley M on 13 Jan 2010 at 11:58 am #
I’m obviously out of touch as I don’t know who Anthony Bourdain is… but that comment of W’s made me LOL
temagami985 on 13 Jan 2010 at 12:04 pm #
You did a really great job of MC’ing last night – I thought that you set the tone perfectly! You were light and happy, and a wonderful counterpoint to the curmudgeonliness I was expecting from Bourdain. For the record, I thought you looked great too… But I get the wardrobe anxiety. I’d have no idea what to wear to such an event. In fact, I had wardrobe anxiety and I was just in the audience!
But great work – and I hope that
temagami985 on 13 Jan 2010 at 12:05 pm #
the Epcor centre has you hosting the rest of these culinary events!
Andrea on 13 Jan 2010 at 12:10 pm #
I can’t wait to hear all the details. I’m curious to know what AB is like in person. From the sounds of it you did a fab job, which I had no doubt you would! Looking forward to your next post!
Cathryn on 13 Jan 2010 at 12:43 pm #
That’s you, Julie, incredible as ever!
BTW, everyone: vote for Julie by clicking on the link below left… 2010 CWA Awards
rea on 13 Jan 2010 at 2:34 pm #
those boots are made for cooking!
congrats.
Dianne on 13 Jan 2010 at 3:37 pm #
Julie Julie Julie! You were simply amazing. You are a very funny lady. I loved your introduction and the entire crowd was eating it up. You’re a sweetheart.
You also looked great. Now we’re all going to have boot envy!
Anthony was quite lovely too.
habanerogal on 13 Jan 2010 at 3:44 pm #
Wow that must have been one magical night for you. Once you come down to earth give us ALL the details. I sat home in Edmonton and thought of you lucky peeps in Calgary while I watched an episode of No Reservations. Not quite the same…
Aimee on 13 Jan 2010 at 4:36 pm #
Yay for you!!
Isn’t he so huge in person? I remember I couldn’t get over the size of his head when I met him. But so nice though.
Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Barb on 13 Jan 2010 at 5:00 pm #
You are absolutely glowing! Keep a copy of this photo close so you can look at it anytime you forget how beautiful you are.
Natalie on 13 Jan 2010 at 5:25 pm #
you made it — yeah!!! You look great.
Kalynskitchen on 13 Jan 2010 at 7:59 pm #
How fun, can’t wait to hear more about it.
He’s coming to Utah in June and there are signs that I may get to meet him (but nothing final yet.) Keeping my fingers crossed!
Cheryl on 13 Jan 2010 at 10:05 pm #
Sheesh, how tall is that guy?
I’m so glad it went well for you. And it looks like you had fun.
Jan (Mixing Bowl Kids) on 14 Jan 2010 at 8:03 am #
How fun! You look ultra thrilled to be there and I can’t wait to hear more.
Where Isn’t Bourdain These Days? « Cats Working on 18 Jan 2010 at 4:01 am #
[...] for Bourdain’s January 12 Calgary appearance and wrote, bar none, the greatest, most personal and detailed account I’ve read yet of what Tony’s really like at these things. I’ve always imagined him highly [...]