Thank you for honoring Steve. I busted into tears. Steve was a great man. He was a worrier and a philosopher. Whe would be so honored by your words. We went to Ukraine together to fight. It was hell and amazing all at the same time. I want to make a whisky to honor him. I'm working on starting a distillery. Steve stopped drining but loved whiskey and a good cigar. Thank you you guys. You brought joy to my heart. If you ever want to know more about steve. I'm here.
The world is ugly, and there is no winners in war. That hit so hard, I'm going to immortalize Steve with ink. "I rode into battle on a MF moped" is the hardest quote I ever heard. Cheers!
I teared up just hearing about him and what he meant to you. He must have been a hell of a man and friend. Good luck and godspeed on making that distillery if you see it through. I'm sure Steve will be happy to see you try regardless :)
@@BeardOfLiberty So very few people aren't at least a LITTLE broken... if you exclude everyone broken from being cheers-worthy... there's nobody left to toast.
Everyone is broken in some way, it doesn't always define the person. Most people are cheers worthy, whether it is the parent who busts their butt to keep a roof over their families head, a first responder or someone who is revered by the masses.
"Is it worse to be somewhere awful when you're by yourself... or someplace really nice... that you can't share with anyone?" That's seriously deep, and tragically beautiful. A cheers worthy bastard indeed.
Apologizing for length up front but everyone should know AB’s warmth and generosity, so, a little story. My nephew was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 11 and got through several lengthy hospital stays by watching No Reservations and becoming a mini foodie. When he was in better shape, Make-a-Wish Foundation chose to fund a trip for him to go sample the world’s best seafood. During the planning stages of that, my nephew attended an Anthony Bourdain talk and during Q&A asked AB where he should go, to which he replied Spain and invited him backstage after the talk to chat about it. He spent 10 or 15 minutes with my nephew and sister and gave them his recommendations for restaurants to try on the trip and asked for their contact info. A few days later a check from Tony for $5000 arrived at their home to cover all food expenses on the trip. He was a truly generous person and stayed in touch with my nephew for years.
This is why Tony left behind a relatively small estate for his level of success. He gave and gave and gave, until he had just enough for he and his family to live comfortably.
I'm digging this format. Bourdain was what came to mind when asked who was cheers worthy. Like many others have said, he and Robin Williams were the only celebrities we've lost that I genuinely grieved.
Robin Williams is also a great example of a broken person who deserves all the cheers both drinks & the kind we do with our voices & our hearts! I love these new vids & will be watching every one for sure. I cried so much at the Mr. Rogers! good tears don't worry. I grew up with him as many did & feel like I'm in mourning with a large portion of those of us who had the privilege of getting to know our world with his help. you guys are awesome & keep up the great work & just know this 45 year old hippy, cowgirl, gamer chick, laugh-a-holic is always watching & always laughing with y'all! & Good morning, Good evening & Goodnight!
As Chef Bourdain was always an inspiration to me. At 25 years old the retail store that I had worked for since I had graduated high school closed. I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. The woman I was dating (she eventually became my wife) suggested I become a Chef since I enjoyed cooking. I put in a job application at a local restaurant that I liked going to…. I showed up for my interview in a suit… the Chef looked at my application, looked at me “Why are you applying here?” I answered “I want to become a Chef”. He laughed at me and told me he had the perfect job for me. Show up tomorrow for your first day, loose the suit wear comfortable shoes. I showed up the next day and he said he had a job for me washing dishes for the summer , if I wanted to be a Chef this is where I would start. That first day was long, hot, wet, fast, miserable and the most fucking fun I had ever had at work. At the end of the night when everyone was done at the kitchen was clean, Chef asked what I thought. I told him “honestly it sucked, but I loved it!” He asked if I’d be back tomorrow I said definitely. He tossed me a copy of Kitchen Confidential and the rest is history
We are all broken in some manner or another, whether we know it or not. Robin Williams is a good example but that is what made him funny. Bourdain had his demons but he genuinely loved and respected the people and their cultures. Broke my heart when he lost the battle. Thank you Rex and team for this series. Real stories no fluff.
Some suggestions for future cheers worthy people. American History: George Washington Ben Franklin Daniel Boone Davy Crockett Music: Frank Sinatra Johnny Cash Jimmy Buffet Scientists: Nikola Tesla Albert Einstein Actors: Jimmy Stewart Chuck Norris Athletes: Muhammed Ali
I remember a quote by him that was along the lines of if you are meeting someone and they offer you a food or drink from their culture, you accept it. No hesitation. If you reject it, you are rejecting their culture, and closing off a potential door into someone else’s world. As someone who has done a lot of traveling, really stuck with me and I’ve internalized it. I feel like the perfect whisky to toast him would be something you’ve never tried, offered by someone you just met
Bourdain is... a legend. Being a chef, misfit, criminal minded, line cook kitchen pig myself (now retired, because at 40... the heart can only break so much in an industry that is both soul crushing, intensely brutal AND unceasingly beautiful....) This man is a giant, and my hero. His story is our story and I love him still.
Anthony Bourdain struck fear in the hearts of the Top Chef contestants because he could shred them with just a look or just a few words. And he was legit bc he was one of their own. It was amazing to watch. Loved those episodes. His wit, humor and POV always made me smile. I am still heartbroken that he took his own life, that he got that dark and lost all hope. Thank you for this episode. More people should be that genuine. The world would be a better place.
Can broken people be cheers worthy? Often, the broken are most appreciative of the cheers. This new format, this new approach, has stolen my heart. I know you’ll go back to doing some of the other content, but this content has me raising a glass to you Rex, because this is the content I need. It’s a bullseye to the heart. Cheers to you guys. You guys are amazing.
I like the quote from the movie Split: “The broken are the more evolved”. In the same way as you can’t see light without darkness, being broken changes you, it lets you really appreciate things differently.
in 2007, I was at Vj's in Vancouver BC and as we were just leaving the restaurant. The film crew was coming in to film an episode of "No Reservations" with Anthony Bourdain. As my friend and I stepped out of the Restaurant, stood the man himself, and I walked up to him, told him I loved his shows, and shook his hand. What an amazing fellow.. Rest in Peace Anthony
Kitchen Confidential and No Reservations are two of my all time favorite books / shows of all time. His shows including A Cooks Tour were absolutely phenomenal. The look into restaurants and bars were unmatched. Bourdain is one person I truly looked up to as an adult. His death was a huge loss to a lot of people. Yes. Even know he was flawed like all of us he is most definitely cheers worthy. Cheers and thank you Rex for this wonderful look into Chef Bourdain. This new format is amazing. One of my favorite people telling the story of a person I really looked up to. Thanks Rex.
I asked for this on the Fred Rogers episode, and I suspect it was already in the can at the time. Thank you, nonetheless, for doing this episode. I've been a restaurant person for 20+ years, and Bourdain has been an inspiration of mine for most of that time. I haven't felt like I wanted to handle watching his content since he passed, and I figured I would give this a go since, ya know, I specifically said I wanted it. Thank you for doing him honor and for not sugarcoating his struggles and flaws. I've long said that I want to be Tony Bourdain when I never grow up...and I still do, flaws and all.
I am loving the cheers worthy video's. I thought about who i wanted to recommend for a day and im going with Joan Jett. She has been scratching and clawing her way through the music industry for decades and deserves this type of recognition.
Thank you for this tribute to Anthony Bourdain. As someone who loves to travel and cook, Bourdain was an inspiration. I was deeply affected when he took his own life and I get a pain in my chest whenever he shows up on a tv show or an internet feed now. Your words about him were both accurate and sincere and I appreciate your honest evaluation. I never met him but I loved him because he treated everyone, wherever he went, with respect and we need more of that in this divided world.
This is absolutely my favorite video you have ever done. Please do more of these! Bourdain is absolutely a cheers-worthy figure and, believe it or not, I think this video is exactly what I needed right now. I have been struggling in my life lately - both in finding meaning and purpose, and with self confidence- and I’m really trying to find my center. I am renewed with a small nugget confidence that I just need to be who I am, with no apologies, and damn what other people think about me! I’m going to hold onto this feeling as furiously and earnestly as I can. Cheers to Bourdain and all you magnificent bastards!
Bourdain was one of the most impactful people to have walked this earth in my regard. I appreciate your team taking the time to put a spotlight on someone that didn't live that squeaky clean life, or charge of into battle, but still impacted the world one way or another. "If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food, it's a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get off the couch, move" - Anthony Bourdain
I miss Bourdain...was a wake up call to make sure to reach out to friends and family, check in on those who struggle, and just tell them your always there for them.
My parents used to own a cook book distribution company and they used to meet people from the books they used to sell. One of their favorites that they've met was Anthony Bourdain. They said he was as down to earth as he appeared on screen.
Oh I'm just eating these uppppp. More please. Don't let anybody tell you that you can't make this kind of content, because there will always be people who love and appreciate this
Of the hundreds of videos of yours i have watched… this has been the most epic and sincere ever! The honesty and transparency that Bourdain brought to the world was legendary… your trueness and sincerity in paying tribute to him is beautiful. We may not have the platform he had…. But we’re all broken people and each of us are cheers worthy in our own way. Tears were shed, laughs were had, whiskey was drank.
Seriously Rex I loved this episode it talked about Anthony in the right way and didn't shy away from how he was flawed and embraced it. Keep doing these they have been wonderful.
This epp really made my day. It did bring back a lot of emotions about Anthony’s passing, but reminded me why I loved him and his sense of adventure and passion for storytelling. His death is honestly one of the only things in my life that has made me cry. When I heard the news of his death I just felt lost and a wondering how this could happen to a man that has the lifestyle that I dream for myself. I truly just love how this man viewed the world and how he interacted through food and their respect showed that everybody he talked to.
I want you to know you made my husband's year. He started his journey through distilling after he came back from Ukraine, a way to keep himself busy and his mind. Losing Steve in action hit him hard, as losing any best friend is. My husband has loved you guys and your videos for a few years now. Thank you for honoring his best friend in the very best "steve" sort of way. We love you guys! Keep sippin!❤❤
Rex, you are killing it with this series. I’m twice Brianna’s age… and am getting the feels. Like moist eye level. The episodes, so far, are as if Ken Burns & Laugh-in had a love child whose junior college radio show was picked up by NPR to go national at 4am. I do miss the hijinks, but please keep your creative juices flowing. Kudos, good sir.
I remember watching a lot of Anthony Bourdain's shows as a teen with insomnia. He inspired me to follow my passions, first with cooking and then with history. I have a lot of disabilities (mostly mental) but some day I hope to travel the world and try to see it as he did.
When I saw the first video, I thought of suggesting Simo Häyha, Virginia Hall, or Léo Major because of a project I’m working on about figures from World War II, but I thought the response I would get would be “everyone who fought for their countries deserve cheers worthy whiskey,” then I thought about how much that actor Christopher Lee fit in to his life. All of those people have incredible stories, but I think Sir Lee’s will really blow some people away
Anthony Bourdain was by far my favorite personality either by written word or tv. As you said he had no fs to give. He was genuine to the point of bluntness. He was a flawed, charismatic, professional speaker who could elicit any emotion through his words. Reading Kitchen Confidential was eye opening and unique in what up till that point was an extremely sanitized view of the culinary industry. His other books are great, too, btw. I miss hearing his voice or a new episode on TV. He was like most amazing people, one of a kind in the most positive and negative ways.Thank you for this profile on Anthony Bourdain.
Bourdain was the only person whom I've never met that I mourned for in a significant and tearful way when he died. I was shattered. Thank you for an excellent tribute.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Anthony, but he always made me feel like I was with him on his journeys. His story telling was masterful. He is missed beyond words. My wife and I always make sure to have a Caipirinha on the anniversary of his last journey 😢
I do hope these videos continue and the TH-cam algorithm begins to share the video more. I love the goofiness of the usual videos, especially the TikTok recreations that initially brought me to the channel, but these videos with their stories have such a richness to them
I saw this video and before opening walked downstairs and poured a dram of Old Pulteney, recently purchased at a duty free shop as I left Bangkok following my first international trip, sliced some Genoa salami and paired it with some aged sharp cheddar. For a kid from Pearland, TX that lived off cheap burgers and the cheapest Churches chicken I could buy as a young adult watching Bourdain and Anthony Zimmerman was life altering. I raise a glass to a flawed man who lived an imperfect life honestly. We shared very few views but the ones we do run deep. I pray he finally some sort of peace.
Thank you, I needed this. Anthony's death hit me pretty hard when it happened - the most of any person I never really knew. I happened to find out my best friend passed away yesterday, and something about this video has helped immensely. I think it's a lot easier to think about death when it's in the past, and helps put the present in perspective. The celebration of life vs the despair of death.
I loved this video as I first discovered Anthony when I moved five hours away from home to start a new chapter of my life. In a small town with not much to do I found him on my TV and was addicted to watching him and loved his take on things.
Wow, this was a great video. Anthony Bourdain was one of my heroes and I learned something valuable every episode of his show. Please do more of these, thanks.
Thank you for putting this episode together. Oftentimes it's the broken people with the most interesting stories and view on life. I never met Anthony in person, but he trained at the same gym I go to, when he visited Chicago. I was able to hear about his passion for BJJ and life by connecting with the professors there and am truly grateful to have had that opportunity. Gone too soon.
Been a whiskey tribe follower from the beginning. I absolutely LOVE these cheers worthy videos. Its honest. Authentic. And though provoking. It's like a great conversation with a friend and nice dram. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you. From the UK, Anthony Bourdain wasn't on a network I watched. I only discovered him on youtube shortly before his un-timely departure. His early years may have been hard, but the result was having experiences most of us wish we had. Glad he had a camera crew with him. This was a nice tribute, and I'll raise a glass to him tonight. It'll be Black Bush, from the Bushmills (the oldest licenced distillery), which is walking distance from my home.
I was watching Bourdain which led me to travel more, eat more, and explore my life more. I never had his food, never met the man, but he's still a person I admire, I don't hold as a hero but as someone whom I admire still to this day. It broke my heart when he passed.
He was my Idol, clinical and down to earth. He's the reason I became a cook and skilled chef eventually. I miss his opinions, his attitude, his undeniable and brutal honesty. He is, and always will be missed. NO RESERVATIONS! I still sing that little jingle all the time.
Broken people are the most worthy of praise. It is only in breaking that we have the ability to put ourselves back together: to rearrange ourselves in the ways we consciously believe ourselves to be. There is nothing more beautiful than a person who breaks, and builds themselves into something greater. I wondered why I hadn't seen anything from the Tribe in a while, and I'm glad to find it's because you all went in a ditection that I love. Cheers.
Anthony Bourdain is an inspiration as well as a tale of caution. Life should be cherished and sometimes not taken seriously. The dichotomy was something he fully embraced, someone that lived life to the fullest.
I don’t think I have anything to comment that hasn’t been said already, I’m just typing something to make the algorithm happy so we get more of these. Please keep them coming.
As a man born,raised and still living in north of ireland, i never had many opportunities to meet any or many celebrities.one of about 3 i have was Anthony Bourdain and he was the only one i ever cared for.about 20 years ago on a train in belfast.he was a true gentleman and will always remain so.Most of us are broken in some way.but we all deserve to be toasted in this life or the next. RIP Tony and Steve.
Cheers to you for showing Bourdain as a whole. The good with the bad. As someone who worked many years in that kind of kitchen, I understand the pace and mayhem. It is what I call controlled chaos. To him it was all about his passion and finding the truth behind things. Be it good or bad and putting it out there to be seen.
Loved Anthony Bourdain's television shows and books. Caught him on his one man theater speaking run once. He was always upfront about his loves and his vices. He embraced people, cultures, politics and the dark underbelly of humanity in equal measures. I am grateful for his art and voice.
Tony Bourdain was one of a kind and pleasure to watch. He appeared to be very clear about what he did or wanted to do. But then all of a sudden he just disappeared. Lot of unanswered questions. ❤️
I’ve been re-reading Kitchen Confidential this past week and have been watching his Cook’s Tour series for the past three weeks! What a coincidence this video popped up, life is grand and so are people in many different ways
Fabulous topic. Anthony may have been broken, but he was inspirational in his approach to the world around us. His love and respect of all the world's varied cultures was amazing. Truly miss him and the shows he put together on his own terms. Great episode Rex and company!
I love this new series and look forward to future Cheers Worthy People! This is the best in this series. Tony Bourdain was the preeminent philosopher of our time. He was one of the greatest storytellers, not only telling the good, but also the bad. He gave us vision into other cultures. Tony's death hit me very hard because, even though I had never met him, I felt like I knew him.
I’ve watched this a few times, he is one of my all time favorites. These videos in this chapter are so well done I love these videos in this new adventure.
I’ve studied film in college, I make brand stories and simple commercials for a living. A lot of them are interview and testimony driven, this series is so well done. The narrative, the through lines, the subjects you’ve chosen, anecdotes, and editing. I cannot share them enough. Keep them coming. -cheers
Bourdain was just real with flaws and pain and triumphs like all of us. I love what you’re doing with this channel! Whiskey is wonderful but in the end is best as a part of our stories! Keep up what you’re doing! Looking forward to where the story takes you and us!
Thank you Rex and Briana and Alex and others for this new direction in these most recent videos. I love your channel and your distillery, but the last few vids have been amazing in their reminders that you’re not alone, life can be a joy, and whiskey is good. I feel enriched, in mind and soul. Keep fighting the good fight.
Anthony Bourdain will forever be an icon, legend, and eventually, he'll be a myth for many generations to come. He epitomized the highs and lows of life, the wisdom one gains, but more importantly, what it means to always aim to be a good and authentic human being, and live an honest life based in empathy and kindness. He forced you to recognize we all like to eat good food, and by doing so, make us realize that none of us around the word are all that different - we all want the same good things in life. We all make mistakes. He made you understand how deeply we're all connected, and how all the cultures across the world are just strokes of paintbrush with infinite colours that paint a masterpiece. If we could only all see it, the world would become a beautiful place for all.
I love this challenging, beautiful, and honest new video series. I'm still waiting for another Rexmonth, but these videos are captivating and you can feel the heart in them. Cheers. Keep them coming.
I love this format, and I absolutely loved Anthony Bourdain! Incredible man, observer and story teller. I always wished I would have the opportunity to meet him, have a few drinks and let him talk. Funny thing is, if that were to ever happen, he wouldn’t be the one talking, he’d be the one listening and asking questions. Miss that guy!!
These new segments are absolutely fantastic! The good and the bads, it has it all. It really makes you appreciate the time and effort your team spends on researching the backgrounds of each subject. If anything, you all deserve a toast to yourselves. We as viewers, subscribers, and customers, will drink to you. 🍻 👏
Good lord man, Rogers had me crying eventually. Bourdain has me crying in the INTRO. Fuck I love this man, I'm sad he went before his nemesis Kissinger.
Took a while to watch this because Bourdain was one of the only celebritt deaths that actually impacted me in any way. I find his life inspiring and he has helped inspire in me a passion of traveling and a curiosity of other cultures especially food.
Awesome Awesome video here. I only got around to watching Anthony Bourdain's stuff during the pandemic after a good teacher recommended Kitchen Confidential to me. I absolutely LOVED that book. His food travel shows were just out of the world and I still go back to watch them every now and then because they were so good. Bravo for making this video and cheers to you all!
thank you for this video, I loved Anthony's tv shows a lot, he was different, showed us the world, the people, the food and much more. He was himself, no fake. It was a great shock losing him... Freddie van ter Beek, The Netherlands
in my opinion one of the best episodes you have ever put out. from the topic to the format is was really well done. i hope to see more of these. Cheers to you all.
Through his shows Anthony gave me a dream of traveling far and seeing as many things as possible, and he taught me that anywhere you go the best thing will be the people you meet and the food you eat, and that those experiences are meant to be had at the same time
Really cool episode folks. Thanks. None of us are perfect, but going out and exploring and meeting people is the best way to be better. I think he embodied that. And I think you guys do a great job too. Stay curious. Stay open. Keep kicking ass.
This series has been really fantastic. But this was a special piece of content. A lot of us see ourselves in Bourdain and you really did him proud with this one. Cheers!
Since i was about to complain about the lack of whisk(e)y content ... you made a tribute about Anthony Bourdain❤ His show inspired me to cook while i was only BBQing ... to see the world with all its unique treasures and also the hidden struggle that linger in the shadows. A man who can be at the most beautiful sceneries in this world, happy ... but well aware that his own personal "black cloud", his well known demons are just one step behind. The anti-thesis of the "all sunshine" food and travel bloggers around. To a man truely to be missed i raise my glass 🥃
I am glad that you gave a comprehensive view of Bourdain, including the dark side, rather than just looking back with rose tinted glasses. He was cheers worthy without a doubt. Heavily flawed, yet supremely gifted and consequential. Not “normal” at all. Cheers to him, to you, and to Steve.
Man, tribe video essays cut deep! I didn’t know a lot about Bourdain, but what I’ve watched of him I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. He was the realest of real.
Thank you for honoring Steve. I busted into tears. Steve was a great man. He was a worrier and a philosopher. Whe would be so honored by your words. We went to Ukraine together to fight. It was hell and amazing all at the same time. I want to make a whisky to honor him. I'm working on starting a distillery. Steve stopped drining but loved whiskey and a good cigar. Thank you you guys. You brought joy to my heart. If you ever want to know more about steve. I'm here.
The world is ugly, and there is no winners in war. That hit so hard, I'm going to immortalize Steve with ink. "I rode into battle on a MF moped" is the hardest quote I ever heard. Cheers!
I teared up just hearing about him and what he meant to you. He must have been a hell of a man and friend.
Good luck and godspeed on making that distillery if you see it through. I'm sure Steve will be happy to see you try regardless :)
God bless you, and thank you for sharing, may your heart and mind find peace, much love from ole Carolina.
"Can broken people be cheers worthy?" Absolutely
If not, then no one is
Cheers
@@BeardOfLiberty So very few people aren't at least a LITTLE broken... if you exclude everyone broken from being cheers-worthy... there's nobody left to toast.
Everyone is broken in some way, it doesn't always define the person. Most people are cheers worthy, whether it is the parent who busts their butt to keep a roof over their families head, a first responder or someone who is revered by the masses.
Of course they can.
I was appalled and disgusted at the high-handed arrogance of the question.
Anthony Bourdain’s ability to tell a story was absolutely incredible. I miss him
Never met the guy. A few weeks back just hanging out in nature a thought manifested. „I miss Tony“. Can’t explain it, but don’t need an explanation.
also miss him. was shocked when he killed himself. kinda odd not knowing him personally. since he was so real, it did felt like it.
"Is it worse to be somewhere awful when you're by yourself... or someplace really nice... that you can't share with anyone?" That's seriously deep, and tragically beautiful. A cheers worthy bastard indeed.
Apologizing for length up front but everyone should know AB’s warmth and generosity, so, a little story. My nephew was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 11 and got through several lengthy hospital stays by watching No Reservations and becoming a mini foodie. When he was in better shape, Make-a-Wish Foundation chose to fund a trip for him to go sample the world’s best seafood. During the planning stages of that, my nephew attended an Anthony Bourdain talk and during Q&A asked AB where he should go, to which he replied Spain and invited him backstage after the talk to chat about it. He spent 10 or 15 minutes with my nephew and sister and gave them his recommendations for restaurants to try on the trip and asked for their contact info. A few days later a check from Tony for $5000 arrived at their home to cover all food expenses on the trip. He was a truly generous person and stayed in touch with my nephew for years.
Freaking beautiful. I don't know why but I'm happy for your nephew to have this kind of experience. AB is the greatest
Amazing!
Love the video my man it was beautiful
This made me cry, thank you
This is why Tony left behind a relatively small estate for his level of success. He gave and gave and gave, until he had just enough for he and his family to live comfortably.
I'm digging this format. Bourdain was what came to mind when asked who was cheers worthy. Like many others have said, he and Robin Williams were the only celebrities we've lost that I genuinely grieved.
Robin Williams is also a great example of a broken person who deserves all the cheers both drinks & the kind we do with our voices & our hearts! I love these new vids & will be watching every one for sure. I cried so much at the Mr. Rogers! good tears don't worry. I grew up with him as many did & feel like I'm in mourning with a large portion of those of us who had the privilege of getting to know our world with his help. you guys are awesome & keep up the great work & just know this 45 year old hippy, cowgirl, gamer chick, laugh-a-holic is always watching & always laughing with y'all! & Good morning, Good evening & Goodnight!
100% agree. Robin Williams was the first person to come to mind.
As Chef Bourdain was always an inspiration to me. At 25 years old the retail store that I had worked for since I had graduated high school closed. I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. The woman I was dating (she eventually became my wife) suggested I become a Chef since I enjoyed cooking. I put in a job application at a local restaurant that I liked going to…. I showed up for my interview in a suit… the Chef looked at my application, looked at me “Why are you applying here?” I answered “I want to become a Chef”. He laughed at me and told me he had the perfect job for me. Show up tomorrow for your first day, loose the suit wear comfortable shoes. I showed up the next day and he said he had a job for me washing dishes for the summer , if I wanted to be a Chef this is where I would start. That first day was long, hot, wet, fast, miserable and the most fucking fun I had ever had at work. At the end of the night when everyone was done at the kitchen was clean, Chef asked what I thought. I told him “honestly it sucked, but I loved it!” He asked if I’d be back tomorrow I said definitely. He tossed me a copy of Kitchen Confidential and the rest is history
We are all broken in some manner or another, whether we know it or not. Robin Williams is a good example but that is what made him funny. Bourdain had his demons but he genuinely loved and respected the people and their cultures. Broke my heart when he lost the battle. Thank you Rex and team for this series. Real stories no fluff.
I definitely vote for Mr. Robin Williams too. Great idea.
I came to the comment section to recommend Robin, and you've already got it covered. Cheers mate.
This is the way. Robin Williams.
Here to vote for Robin Williams too
Some suggestions for future cheers worthy people.
American History:
George Washington
Ben Franklin
Daniel Boone
Davy Crockett
Music:
Frank Sinatra
Johnny Cash
Jimmy Buffet
Scientists:
Nikola Tesla
Albert Einstein
Actors:
Jimmy Stewart
Chuck Norris
Athletes:
Muhammed Ali
I remember a quote by him that was along the lines of if you are meeting someone and they offer you a food or drink from their culture, you accept it. No hesitation. If you reject it, you are rejecting their culture, and closing off a potential door into someone else’s world. As someone who has done a lot of traveling, really stuck with me and I’ve internalized it. I feel like the perfect whisky to toast him would be something you’ve never tried, offered by someone you just met
Bourdain is... a legend. Being a chef, misfit, criminal minded, line cook kitchen pig myself (now retired, because at 40... the heart can only break so much in an industry that is both soul crushing, intensely brutal AND unceasingly beautiful....) This man is a giant, and my hero. His story is our story and I love him still.
Anthony Bourdain struck fear in the hearts of the Top Chef contestants because he could shred them with just a look or just a few words. And he was legit bc he was one of their own. It was amazing to watch. Loved those episodes.
His wit, humor and POV always made me smile. I am still heartbroken that he took his own life, that he got that dark and lost all hope.
Thank you for this episode. More people should be that genuine. The world would be a better place.
Can broken people be cheers worthy? Often, the broken are most appreciative of the cheers. This new format, this new approach, has stolen my heart. I know you’ll go back to doing some of the other content, but this content has me raising a glass to you Rex, because this is the content I need. It’s a bullseye to the heart. Cheers to you guys. You guys are amazing.
I like the quote from the movie Split: “The broken are the more evolved”. In the same way as you can’t see light without darkness, being broken changes you, it lets you really appreciate things differently.
in 2007, I was at Vj's in Vancouver BC and as we were just leaving the restaurant. The film crew was coming in to film an episode of "No Reservations" with Anthony Bourdain. As my friend and I stepped out of the Restaurant, stood the man himself, and I walked up to him, told him I loved his shows, and shook his hand. What an amazing fellow.. Rest in Peace Anthony
Kitchen Confidential and No Reservations are two of my all time favorite books / shows of all time. His shows including A Cooks Tour were absolutely phenomenal. The look into restaurants and bars were unmatched. Bourdain is one person I truly looked up to as an adult. His death was a huge loss to a lot of people. Yes. Even know he was flawed like all of us he is most definitely cheers worthy. Cheers and thank you Rex for this wonderful look into Chef Bourdain.
This new format is amazing. One of my favorite people telling the story of a person I really looked up to. Thanks Rex.
I asked for this on the Fred Rogers episode, and I suspect it was already in the can at the time. Thank you, nonetheless, for doing this episode. I've been a restaurant person for 20+ years, and Bourdain has been an inspiration of mine for most of that time. I haven't felt like I wanted to handle watching his content since he passed, and I figured I would give this a go since, ya know, I specifically said I wanted it. Thank you for doing him honor and for not sugarcoating his struggles and flaws. I've long said that I want to be Tony Bourdain when I never grow up...and I still do, flaws and all.
I am loving the cheers worthy video's. I thought about who i wanted to recommend for a day and im going with Joan Jett. She has been scratching and clawing her way through the music industry for decades and deserves this type of recognition.
Thank you for this tribute to Anthony Bourdain. As someone who loves to travel and cook, Bourdain was an inspiration. I was deeply affected when he took his own life and I get a pain in my chest whenever he shows up on a tv show or an internet feed now. Your words about him were both accurate and sincere and I appreciate your honest evaluation. I never met him but I loved him because he treated everyone, wherever he went, with respect and we need more of that in this divided world.
This is absolutely my favorite video you have ever done. Please do more of these! Bourdain is absolutely a cheers-worthy figure and, believe it or not, I think this video is exactly what I needed right now. I have been struggling in my life lately - both in finding meaning and purpose, and with self confidence- and I’m really trying to find my center. I am renewed with a small nugget confidence that I just need to be who I am, with no apologies, and damn what other people think about me! I’m going to hold onto this feeling as furiously and earnestly as I can. Cheers to Bourdain and all you magnificent bastards!
Bourdain was one of the most impactful people to have walked this earth in my regard. I appreciate your team taking the time to put a spotlight on someone that didn't live that squeaky clean life, or charge of into battle, but still impacted the world one way or another.
"If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food, it's a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get off the couch, move" - Anthony Bourdain
I miss Bourdain...was a wake up call to make sure to reach out to friends and family, check in on those who struggle, and just tell them your always there for them.
My parents used to own a cook book distribution company and they used to meet people from the books they used to sell. One of their favorites that they've met was Anthony Bourdain. They said he was as down to earth as he appeared on screen.
Oh I'm just eating these uppppp. More please. Don't let anybody tell you that you can't make this kind of content, because there will always be people who love and appreciate this
Of the hundreds of videos of yours i have watched… this has been the most epic and sincere ever! The honesty and transparency that Bourdain brought to the world was legendary… your trueness and sincerity in paying tribute to him is beautiful. We may not have the platform he had…. But we’re all broken people and each of us are cheers worthy in our own way. Tears were shed, laughs were had, whiskey was drank.
Seriously Rex I loved this episode it talked about Anthony in the right way and didn't shy away from how he was flawed and embraced it. Keep doing these they have been wonderful.
This epp really made my day. It did bring back a lot of emotions about Anthony’s passing, but reminded me why I loved him and his sense of adventure and passion for storytelling. His death is honestly one of the only things in my life that has made me cry. When I heard the news of his death I just felt lost and a wondering how this could happen to a man that has the lifestyle that I dream for myself. I truly just love how this man viewed the world and how he interacted through food and their respect showed that everybody he talked to.
Yeah, I didn’t know the man, but news of his death hit me really, really hard.
I want you to know you made my husband's year. He started his journey through distilling after he came back from Ukraine, a way to keep himself busy and his mind. Losing Steve in action hit him hard, as losing any best friend is. My husband has loved you guys and your videos for a few years now. Thank you for honoring his best friend in the very best "steve" sort of way. We love you guys! Keep sippin!❤❤
Here to support the cheers worthy series! Ride on magnificent bastards!!!
Rex, you are killing it with this series. I’m twice Brianna’s age… and am getting the feels. Like moist eye level. The episodes, so far, are as if Ken Burns & Laugh-in had a love child whose junior college radio show was picked up by NPR to go national at 4am. I do miss the hijinks, but please keep your creative juices flowing. Kudos, good sir.
I remember watching a lot of Anthony Bourdain's shows as a teen with insomnia. He inspired me to follow my passions, first with cooking and then with history. I have a lot of disabilities (mostly mental) but some day I hope to travel the world and try to see it as he did.
When I saw the first video, I thought of suggesting Simo Häyha, Virginia Hall, or Léo Major because of a project I’m working on about figures from World War II, but I thought the response I would get would be “everyone who fought for their countries deserve cheers worthy whiskey,” then I thought about how much that actor Christopher Lee fit in to his life. All of those people have incredible stories, but I think Sir Lee’s will really blow some people away
Beautiful and broken is cheers worthy.
Anthony Bourdain was by far my favorite personality either by written word or tv. As you said he had no fs to give. He was genuine to the point of bluntness. He was a flawed, charismatic, professional speaker who could elicit any emotion through his words. Reading Kitchen Confidential was eye opening and unique in what up till that point was an extremely sanitized view of the culinary industry. His other books are great, too, btw. I miss hearing his voice or a new episode on TV. He was like most amazing people, one of a kind in the most positive and negative ways.Thank you for this profile on Anthony Bourdain.
Bourdain was the only person whom I've never met that I mourned for in a significant and tearful way when he died. I was shattered. Thank you for an excellent tribute.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Anthony, but he always made me feel like I was with him on his journeys. His story telling was masterful. He is missed beyond words. My wife and I always make sure to have a Caipirinha on the anniversary of his last journey 😢
He was an amazing man. He is sorely missed. He murdered for his convictions.
I do hope these videos continue and the TH-cam algorithm begins to share the video more. I love the goofiness of the usual videos, especially the TikTok recreations that initially brought me to the channel, but these videos with their stories have such a richness to them
I saw this video and before opening walked downstairs and poured a dram of Old Pulteney, recently purchased at a duty free shop as I left Bangkok following my first international trip, sliced some Genoa salami and paired it with some aged sharp cheddar. For a kid from Pearland, TX that lived off cheap burgers and the cheapest Churches chicken I could buy as a young adult watching Bourdain and Anthony Zimmerman was life altering. I raise a glass to a flawed man who lived an imperfect life honestly. We shared very few views but the ones we do run deep. I pray he finally some sort of peace.
Thank you, I needed this. Anthony's death hit me pretty hard when it happened - the most of any person I never really knew. I happened to find out my best friend passed away yesterday, and something about this video has helped immensely. I think it's a lot easier to think about death when it's in the past, and helps put the present in perspective. The celebration of life vs the despair of death.
I loved this video as I first discovered Anthony when I moved five hours away from home to start a new chapter of my life. In a small town with not much to do I found him on my TV and was addicted to watching him and loved his take on things.
Wow, this was a great video. Anthony Bourdain was one of my heroes and I learned something valuable every episode of his show. Please do more of these, thanks.
Glad to say the Whiskey Tribe’s now showing up on my feed again with this gem. Loved this. Keep it up.
Keep em comin Rex. Loving this series. Bourdain was a personal hero of mine, was sad to see him go.
Thank you for putting this episode together. Oftentimes it's the broken people with the most interesting stories and view on life. I never met Anthony in person, but he trained at the same gym I go to, when he visited Chicago. I was able to hear about his passion for BJJ and life by connecting with the professors there and am truly grateful to have had that opportunity. Gone too soon.
Been a whiskey tribe follower from the beginning. I absolutely LOVE these cheers worthy videos. Its honest. Authentic. And though provoking. It's like a great conversation with a friend and nice dram. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Cheers to all those that are just trying their best, and cheers to Mr. Bourdain 🥃
These have been fantastic episodes. Would love to see this type of content show up on a regular basis.
Thank you. From the UK, Anthony Bourdain wasn't on a network I watched. I only discovered him on youtube shortly before his un-timely departure. His early years may have been hard, but the result was having experiences most of us wish we had. Glad he had a camera crew with him. This was a nice tribute, and I'll raise a glass to him tonight. It'll be Black Bush, from the Bushmills (the oldest licenced distillery), which is walking distance from my home.
I was watching Bourdain which led me to travel more, eat more, and explore my life more. I never had his food, never met the man, but he's still a person I admire, I don't hold as a hero but as someone whom I admire still to this day. It broke my heart when he passed.
He was my Idol, clinical and down to earth. He's the reason I became a cook and skilled chef eventually. I miss his opinions, his attitude, his undeniable and brutal honesty. He is, and always will be missed. NO RESERVATIONS! I still sing that little jingle all the time.
Side note: Waffle house is a place of 0% judgement. Respect!
Broken people are the most worthy of praise. It is only in breaking that we have the ability to put ourselves back together: to rearrange ourselves in the ways we consciously believe ourselves to be. There is nothing more beautiful than a person who breaks, and builds themselves into something greater. I wondered why I hadn't seen anything from the Tribe in a while, and I'm glad to find it's because you all went in a ditection that I love. Cheers.
Beautiful. I love this series. Both the Fred Rogers and Anthony Bourdain brought tears to my eyes. 2 very special people who are indeed Cheers Worthy!
Anthony Bourdain is an inspiration as well as a tale of caution. Life should be cherished and sometimes not taken seriously. The dichotomy was something he fully embraced, someone that lived life to the fullest.
I don’t think I have anything to comment that hasn’t been said already, I’m just typing something to make the algorithm happy so we get more of these. Please keep them coming.
I love how the Tribe is always moving and changing. Cheers to you and all the MB's🥃
As a man born,raised and still living in north of ireland, i never had many opportunities to meet any or many celebrities.one of about 3 i have was Anthony Bourdain and he was the only one i ever cared for.about 20 years ago on a train in belfast.he was a true gentleman and will always remain so.Most of us are broken in some way.but we all deserve to be toasted in this life or the next. RIP Tony and Steve.
Loving this series!!
Cheers to you for showing Bourdain as a whole. The good with the bad. As someone who worked many years in that kind of kitchen, I understand the pace and mayhem. It is what I call controlled chaos. To him it was all about his passion and finding the truth behind things. Be it good or bad and putting it out there to be seen.
Loved Anthony Bourdain's television shows and books. Caught him on his one man theater speaking run once. He was always upfront about his loves and his vices. He embraced people, cultures, politics and the dark underbelly of humanity in equal measures. I am grateful for his art and voice.
Hats off to Bourdain! And hats off to you Rex, on this recent series of honoring great people, in a light many might not have seen them in.
Thank you for this. Anthony Bourdain is an inspiration in his brilliance and his faults. Please; do more content like this. Cheers. 🥃
Tony Bourdain was one of a kind and pleasure to watch. He appeared to be very clear about what he did or wanted to do. But then all of a sudden he just disappeared. Lot of unanswered questions. ❤️
I’ve been re-reading Kitchen Confidential this past week and have been watching his Cook’s Tour series for the past three weeks! What a coincidence this video popped up, life is grand and so are people in many different ways
Fabulous topic. Anthony may have been broken, but he was inspirational in his approach to the world around us. His love and respect of all the world's varied cultures was amazing. Truly miss him and the shows he put together on his own terms.
Great episode Rex and company!
I love this new series and look forward to future Cheers Worthy People! This is the best in this series. Tony Bourdain was the preeminent philosopher of our time. He was one of the greatest storytellers, not only telling the good, but also the bad. He gave us vision into other cultures. Tony's death hit me very hard because, even though I had never met him, I felt like I knew him.
This is the third Cheers-Worthy video I've watched. I've loved all 3 of them. Please keep them coming.
I’ve watched this a few times, he is one of my all time favorites. These videos in this chapter are so well done I love these videos in this new adventure.
I’ve studied film in college, I make brand stories and simple commercials for a living. A lot of them are interview and testimony driven, this series is so well done. The narrative, the through lines, the subjects you’ve chosen, anecdotes, and editing.
I cannot share them enough. Keep them coming. -cheers
Bourdain was just real with flaws and pain and triumphs like all of us. I love what you’re doing with this channel! Whiskey is wonderful but in the end is best as a part of our stories! Keep up what you’re doing! Looking forward to where the story takes you and us!
Thank you Rex and Briana and Alex and others for this new direction in these most recent videos. I love your channel and your distillery, but the last few vids have been amazing in their reminders that you’re not alone, life can be a joy, and whiskey is good. I feel enriched, in mind and soul. Keep fighting the good fight.
Anthony Bourdain will forever be an icon, legend, and eventually, he'll be a myth for many generations to come. He epitomized the highs and lows of life, the wisdom one gains, but more importantly, what it means to always aim to be a good and authentic human being, and live an honest life based in empathy and kindness. He forced you to recognize we all like to eat good food, and by doing so, make us realize that none of us around the word are all that different - we all want the same good things in life. We all make mistakes. He made you understand how deeply we're all connected, and how all the cultures across the world are just strokes of paintbrush with infinite colours that paint a masterpiece. If we could only all see it, the world would become a beautiful place for all.
I love this challenging, beautiful, and honest new video series. I'm still waiting for another Rexmonth, but these videos are captivating and you can feel the heart in them. Cheers. Keep them coming.
I love this format, and I absolutely loved Anthony Bourdain! Incredible man, observer and story teller. I always wished I would have the opportunity to meet him, have a few drinks and let him talk. Funny thing is, if that were to ever happen, he wouldn’t be the one talking, he’d be the one listening and asking questions. Miss that guy!!
These new segments are absolutely fantastic! The good and the bads, it has it all. It really makes you appreciate the time and effort your team spends on researching the backgrounds of each subject. If anything, you all deserve a toast to yourselves. We as viewers, subscribers, and customers, will drink to you. 🍻 👏
Good lord man, Rogers had me crying eventually. Bourdain has me crying in the INTRO. Fuck I love this man, I'm sad he went before his nemesis Kissinger.
Took a while to watch this because Bourdain was one of the only celebritt deaths that actually impacted me in any way. I find his life inspiring and he has helped inspire in me a passion of traveling and a curiosity of other cultures especially food.
I absolutely adored Bourdain. Thank you for this video! We are all broken in our own ways.
Awesome Awesome video here. I only got around to watching Anthony Bourdain's stuff during the pandemic after a good teacher recommended Kitchen Confidential to me. I absolutely LOVED that book. His food travel shows were just out of the world and I still go back to watch them every now and then because they were so good. Bravo for making this video and cheers to you all!
I knew nothing of Anthony Bourdain,Ii only sometimes watch your channel, but im glad i found this video. It was beautiful and inspiring. Thank you
thank you for this video, I loved Anthony's tv shows a lot, he was different, showed us the world, the people, the food and much more. He was himself, no fake. It was a great shock losing him... Freddie van ter Beek, The Netherlands
in my opinion one of the best episodes you have ever put out. from the topic to the format is was really well done. i hope to see more of these. Cheers to you all.
Yes, broken people can be, and ARE cheers worthy. Especially Bourdain. ❤ Absolute legend.
These new episodes are absolutely phenomenal.
The amount of love and passion put into them is very apparent.
Through his shows Anthony gave me a dream of traveling far and seeing as many things as possible, and he taught me that anywhere you go the best thing will be the people you meet and the food you eat, and that those experiences are meant to be had at the same time
Anthony Bourdain was one of the so few that kept it real. and for that, he's worthy of cheers.
This is an amazing episode. Bourdain was a crazy human and could tell one hell of a story. It was hard when we lost him. Thank you for making this
Bourdain forever man.
Really cool episode folks. Thanks. None of us are perfect, but going out and exploring and meeting people is the best way to be better. I think he embodied that. And I think you guys do a great job too. Stay curious. Stay open. Keep kicking ass.
I love this series. Thanks for brining memories back from Anthony Bourdain. I loved watching him and I love the honest review.
He brought so much joy to other people's lives with his work. It's such a tragedy that he was never able to sustain that joy in his own life.
This series has been really fantastic. But this was a special piece of content. A lot of us see ourselves in Bourdain and you really did him proud with this one. Cheers!
Since i was about to complain about the lack of whisk(e)y content ... you made a tribute about Anthony Bourdain❤
His show inspired me to cook while i was only BBQing ... to see the world with all its unique treasures and also the hidden struggle that linger in the shadows.
A man who can be at the most beautiful sceneries in this world, happy ... but well aware that his own personal "black cloud", his well known demons are just one step behind.
The anti-thesis of the "all sunshine" food and travel bloggers around.
To a man truely to be missed i raise my glass 🥃
very well done episode. anthony was the man
This choice made me so happy. I love this man and all of his shows. He is still missed in my house
I am glad that you gave a comprehensive view of Bourdain, including the dark side, rather than just looking back with rose tinted glasses. He was cheers worthy without a doubt. Heavily flawed, yet supremely gifted and consequential. Not “normal” at all. Cheers to him, to you, and to Steve.
Man, tribe video essays cut deep! I didn’t know a lot about Bourdain, but what I’ve watched of him I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. He was the realest of real.
I am so glad you did this episode. To this day I still watch his stuff. Thank you for sharing.
What an episode! I rarely ever comment on TH-cam, but this Rex and team deserves ALL the likes and comments! Keep fighting the good fight!
This series is amazing. Thanks for doing this team!