Anthony Bourdain in Chile

Yes Anthony Bourdain, the same guy that appears eating anything that crosses his path on the No Reservations (Sin Reservas) programme on the Travel & Living channel was recently in Chile.

The chef was filming a new episode for the season which took him to Valparaiso, Santiago, Rancagua, Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt and Chiloé (amongst other places).

The highlight of his trip was the iconic ‘El Hoyo’ down near Estación Central (it’s been around since 1912). This ‘restaurant’ is a classic ‘picada’ (a place where all the locals go and recommend for being good and cheap). I last visited it about 7 years ago though I doubt much will have changed in this truly Chilean experience.

His favourite Chilean dishes were Lomitos, Prietas (Blood Sausages - I can’t stand them) and he also loved the Arrollado (he loves Pork which is probably why).
Whereas having tried Piures, (a seafood dish) he didn’t know whether they were “delicious or a crime.”
If you are wondering what exactly these are… check out our page about Typical Chilean Food.

And his opinion about Chilean wine… "I drank so much and without knowing exactly what it was, but it was very good".

Saludos