No Reservations - an Evening With Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert May 1, 2011

Anthony Bourdain - acclaimed television personality and host of 'No Reservations,' best-selling author, public speaker, world traveler, gourmand, and punk-rock aficionado - will be joined by special guest and friend, Eric Ripert, chef, author, and host of PBS' 'Avec Eric.' This duo will provide an evening of storytelling and observation providing the audience with a frank and provocative back and forth about what really goes on behind the kitchen doors - from both ends of the spectrum. Through illustrative anecdotes and stories, the night will include highlights from Ripert's career and lurid lowlights from Bourdain's career, and will give the audience a real-world understanding of what it takes to survive in the cutthroat culture of fine dining restaurants. The program portion of the evening will include an audience Question and Answer.