Anthony Bourdain kisses Asia Argento. It appears that Anthony Bourdain is in love, Italian style. The chef and self proclaimed film fanatic is reportedly dating actress Asia Argento, who he met last year when she appeared on the Rome episode of his Emmy winning travel show Antony Bourdain Parts Unknown. Bourdain even paid a visit to Argento in Rome on February 9, flying into Italy after a visit to Ferran Adri. The two then returned to their hotel room. Argento, 4. 1, first met Bourdain, 6. September, just around the time when it was revealed that he and his wife Ottavia were separating after nine years of marriage. The actress and Bourdains ex wife are near look alikes and both hail from Italy. Scroll down for video New couple Anthony Bourdain is dating Italian star Asia Argento according to multiple outlets in that country above on February 9 in RomeRomance in the air After dining at famed restaurant Pommidoro on February 9, the two were seen sharing a kiss before returning to Bourdains hotel room above on February 9 in RomeHappy together The pair first met last year when Argento appeared on the Rome episode of the chefs travel show, Antony Bourdain Parts Unknown. Ex Shortly after Bourdain and Argento filmed the Rome episode of Parts Unknown it was revealed that the chef and his wife Ottavia had separated. The pair have yet to comment on their relationship, but Bourdain raved about Argento back in December when the episode they filmed aired on CNN. The episode would not have been possible or be anything like it is without the truly magnificent Asia Argento, wrote Bourdain in a post that appeared on Medium. He later wrote in that piece Always honest, completely unsparing. If you ask Asia a question, you are going to get an answer and she doesnt care if it reflects badly on you or on herself. Shes going to give it to you straight. Argento was also a big fan of the episode, and wrote before it aired It was a true gift rediscovering the eternal city with you Bourdain. Bourdains Rome episode of Parts Unknown was a remarkable feat, and one that was inspired in some ways by Argentos father. Dario Argento is considered by many to be one of the great horror directors, and is known for his highly stylized films, among them the 1. Suspiria. The episode was shot entirely in widescreen and featured no imagery of classic Rome, choosing instead to show only the architecture of Mussolini and post Mussolini era. Fan The episode would not have been possible or be anything like it is without the truly magnificent Asia Argento, wrote Bourdain of Argento above before the show aired in December. Unique look The Rome episode scene above was shot entirely in widescreen and featured no imagery of classic Rome. Peas in a pod Argento was also a big fan of the episode, and wrote before it aired It was a true gift rediscovering the eternal city with you Bourdain aboveArgento helped Bourdain with this by showing him some of her favorite spots and having her sister cook for him. She even took Bourdain to what he described as a bats crazy boxing club where we ate pasta ringside as gladiators pounded one another and the crowd hooted and roared. Argento is a fan of the sport, and back in August posted a photo of her in gear, writing I love boxing almost as much as I love sex. Another big fan of that sort of physical workout is Ottavia, who practices mixed martial arts and often competes in tournaments. Bourdain opened up about his relationship with Ottavia in an interview with the New Yorker for a story that was published just last week. He was interviewed for the story while shooting his biggest episode to date in Hanoi, Vietnam with President Barack Obama. There is a good deal of talk about how difficult it was for Bourdain to maintain a relationship because he is always away and working on the show. Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Thailand Full Episode' title='Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Thailand Full Episode' />Fighters Argento is a big fan of boxing left while Ottavia practices mixed martial art rightFamily Bourdain has a daughter Ariane who was born in 2. Ottavia family above at dinner last yearCasual dinner Last year, Bourdain managed to score his biggest guest to date when he had dinner in Hanoi, Vietnam with president Obama aboveThen, in an email to the writer of the story back in August he said the the two were calling it quits, writing Its not much of a change of lifestyle, as we have lived separate lives for many years. More of a change of address. He went on to write, jokingly Shes an interesting woman. I admire her choices. But I married Sophia Loren. She turned into Jean Claude Van Damme. Bourdain also wrote that he was happy the couple no longer had to pretend. The two were set up by Eric Ripert, who employed  Ottavia at his restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best in culinary cuisine across the world. Anthony Bourdain Burma farewell. Its a very special moment when you arrive someplace, look around at a vista that is clearly, aweinspiringly fantastic and realize. Get a taste for the unexpected Join the Emmy Award winning Anthony Bourdain as he takes incredible adventures to extraordinary locations. The series won 4 Emmy. Abstract The Art of Design Season 1 Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of. Bourdain said that he never saw himself as a father but the two decided after some time together to give it a try, and Ottavia was son pregnant. The same year that they were married the couple welcomed daughter Ariane. I dont think Im deluding myself. I know Im a loving father, said Bourdain in that interview. He then added however Do I wish sometimes that, in an alternative universe, I could be the patriarch, always there Tons of kids Grandkids running around And it looks good to me. Laos On the Borders of the Empire Aljazeera Mandarin is the language of choice among its residents and on its street signs and advertising. My Chiang Mai food adventure following the Anthony BourdainAndy Ricker food trail. But Im pretty sure Im incapable of it. Smile for the camera Argento has a teenage daughter Anna and young son family above in Tokyo last summerFan After Bourdain met Argento he posted a pic of Dario with his young daughter on Twitter, writing Happy Birthday to the master aboveGlobal star Argento was first introduced to many in America with her role in XXX left in XXX, right in Land of the DeadArgento has two children, a 7 year old son Nicola with her ex husband Michele Civetta and a 1. Anna from her relationship with musician Marco Castoldi. She shot to fame as a teenager due to her famous father and roles in a number of Italian movies, receiving the Italian equivalent of the Academy Award twice before the age of 2. Argento then found fame in America with her role opposite Vin Diesel in XXX, and two years later was back with her English language directorial debut, having adapted J. Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Thailand Full Episode' title='Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Thailand Full Episode' />T Leroys controversial novel The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things. She has appeared in a number of films over the past decade, most notably Marie Antoinette, Boarding Gate, The Last Mistress and Mother of Tears. In 2. 01. 4 she premiered her film Misunderstood at the Cannes Film Festival, which she wrote and directed, telling the press that she was done with acting. Bourdain was a fan of the film, which he called remarkable and beautiful, and is a big fan of Argentos dad. After the two met he posted a pic of Dario with his young daughter on Twitter, writing Happy Birthday to the master. Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Thailand. If youre planning a trip to the Land of Smiles in the near future, check out the guide book I used while in Thailand, as well as my top 1. ESSENTIAL items for international travel In some ways, Thailand is where this whole crazy blog began. Watch video clips from the latest series on Discovery Channel Asia. While by no means my first international adventure, my time in Bangkok was the first time I truly felt outside of my comfort zone. Traveling to Asia brought me the kind of adrenaline rush that Western Europe or the Caribbean just hadnt given me. While Ive been living with a severe case of Wanderlust since the age of 1. Thailand reignited my need to travel with a vengeance. When it comes to travel, the only thing I love more than the adventure is the food. Today I wanted to share with you a list of things you should know before going to Thailand. I was aware of some of these before we arrived in Bangkok, while others were a more of a shocking surprise once we got there. Ready 1. Eat off your spoon, not your fork. Half Of A Yellow Sun Full Movie In English. Eating directly off a fork is considered crude instead, use your fork to push food onto your spoon. Yes, the people really are hatnice. Dont be surprised if strangers offer you advice or strike up a conversation with you. People dont stand in lines. This took me a few days and many long waits for the ladies room to figure out. Instead of queuing up, Thais form a crowd. Stand your ground, and get used to a lack of personal space in public places. Take tuk tuks during the day and taxis at night. Taxis are more comfortable, but tuk tuks give you a better view. Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Season 9 Anthony Bourdain continues his adventure with many efforts to uncover lesser known places where there are many interesting. Anthony Bourdain No Reservations Created by Zero Point Zero Production Presented by Anthony Bourdain Country of origin United States No. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Soundtrack Black Swan. Pyotr Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born on May 7, 1840, in Votkinsk, Vyatka region, Russia. He was the second of. Both are terrifying. If you go to Patpong road at night Bangkoks equivalent of the Red Light District, ask your taxi to come back and pick you up at a certain time. Otherwise, youll have a hard time fighting all the other drunk people to find a ride back to your hotel. Dont talk about the king. Seriously, not a word. Gambling is only permitted on certain days by order of the king, whom you are still not talking about, right. Hit up the horse tracks on a pro gambling day for an awesome experience. Prepare for lots of yelling, drunk people, and general debauchery. Eat as many mangoes as you possibly can. The mangoes in Thailand are the most delicious in the world. Cover up your elbows and knees when visiting temples, wats, monasteries, palaces, etc. Id recommend bringing along a light jacket or cover up even on days when a temple isnt on the itinerary you never know when youll stumble across a beautiful wat youll want to check out Many of the popular beer brands also make bottled water. If you order a Chang or Singha, the waitress will likely respond Chang beer to clarify. Make it easy by ordering Chang water or Singha beer to begin with. As a side note, Ive tried doing this in Thai restaurants back home and I just get weird looks. Go figure. 1. 0. Dont take a taxi drivers word on it if they say an attraction or site is closed for the day many times they will use this tactic to try to suggest other destinations which earn them a commission. If in doubt, just thank them for the information and ask another driver. Use public transportation. The BTS Subway and MRT Light Rail are cheap, convenient, and fast. You can get just about anywhere using these systems and they are really easy to use. The maps make sense, the token system is efficient and simple, and the trains are kept very clean. Get a day pass to save extra money. You will see some roaches. Some days I saw none, other days they were crawling over my feet while I was trying to drink a mojito. Yeah, they are a little gross, but its not a deal breaker. Better than rats, am I right The best dressed woman on any given train, boat, or sidewalk is probably a ladyboy. I say this without meaning offense to Thai women, who are absolutely gorgeous, but as a compliment to the styling prowess of ladyboys. Stay in a five star hotel. Youll be hard pressed to find a better deal at a top of the line hotel than in Thailand. We stayed in some fabulous hotels for around 1. Page 1 of 2 Next Page.