The Nasty Bits is a collection of Bourdain's shorter works, centered on food but taking in other topics as well. Most, if not all, were previously published, although several are from foreign markets.
Many of the essays focus on Bourdain eating, often in foreign locales surrounded by locals. In many he writes about experiences encountered while filming his tv shows as well as a little behind the scenes info. While the food essays are great, the best ones are those that leave food behind and let him talk about other things, such as his love for New York City. My favorite is "A Life of Crime", in which he discusses his obsession with crime, criminals, and crime writing.
As you can see from the header picture I'm a huge fan. If you have not read Kitchen Confidential then you need to stop reading this blog and go acquire a copy. You can listen to an NPR interview of him promoting the book here. Heat by Bill Buford is another great food memoir.
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