Anthony Bourdain Regularly Sneaks Popeyes Chicken
Anthony Bourdain is a man of many interests. Traveling the world. Writing comic books. Seeing Harvey Weinstein rot in hell. And eating Popeyes chicken.
While on location in Lafayette, Louisiana, to shoot a Cajun-themed episode of Parts Unknown, Bourdain found the last buffet-style Popeyes in the country and visited it three times in three days. He loaded his tray with spicy fried chicken, mac and cheese, biscuits and gravy, and a fountain Dr. Pepper.
Most humans with taste buds would consider this the ultimate comfort food. But, “To me, Popeyes is exotica,” Bourdain explained for People's newest issue. “I was eating noodles and roast goose and Chinese food for the past 10 days. So to be back and eat some Americana food, well, I will weep with gratitude at macaroni and cheese.”
And whom among us hasn't wept over the sight of mac and cheese in their adult life?
Bourdain said he prefers to frequent Popeyes without being recognized, so he wears hoodies for late-night runs. On the occasions that he is recognized carrying his Popeyes out the door, being a very famous person and all, he finds it "embarrassing." "Have you ever been caught coming out of a porn shop?” he asked.
As for foods that don't come pre-fried at fast food joints with a side helping of shame, Bourdain said every American should know how to make one dish in their own kitchen: an omelette. "Particularly if you're planning on ever having sex with anybody," he said. "I mean, it's the least you can fucking do, is make them a goddamn omelette."
For all the sex-having Americans out there, here's a recipe for delightfully soft omelettes. Bourdain's orders.
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