Action Bronson and Mario Batali make pizza together in this video. The previous sentence is all you need to know before you click "play," but for those who want a little verbiage before they proceed, here you go: The MUNCHIES series Fuck, That's Delicious took Action Bronson's culinary stock through the roof, so with the release of his new album, it only made sense for him to collaborate with the best chefs in the world to create food fit for Mr. Wonderful. In this video, Action Bronson's food TV dreams come true. Bam Bam gets a no-holds barred tour of Eataly from his culinary idol, Mario Batali: they sampled salumi and formaggi, create pizzas, and dine on a stuffed fried quail so delicious-looking, you will want to eat right through your screen.
Fuck, That's Delicious is a show for the people. With that in mind, we tirelessly pored over the comments on YouTube to make sure we know what our audience wants to see. After a big board meeting, we gathered all of our data and brought it to the attention of the cast of FTD. Action Bronson, the show's host, quickly called a meeting in East New York—where he and co-star Big Body Bes were about to do an in-store appearance at the Dominican cell phone spot—to see the comments himself. Here's what they had to say.''
In the second installment of Food Inspired by the Album. . . . Mr. Wonderful, Action Bronson visits an old friend: Chef Michael White at Marea. To start things up, Action plays his new tracks "Terry," "Baby Blue," and "Falconry" for Chef White to get him in the right state of mind before they take to the kitchen. While Bronson has been previously documented dining at Marea, he had yet to step behind the line and actually cook with the chef in the restaurant until now. Action also offers his first public foray into the world of wine pairings, asking Marea's wine director—Francesco Grosso—to choose the wines that would pair up best with dishes that he and Michael prepared. This episode will satisfy the cravings of gourmands and hip-hop aficionados alike.
Mr. Wonderful has inspired some serious food over the last couple of weeks. We've shown you "Easy Rider"-inspired stuffed quail, wild mushroom risotto set to "Baby Blue," and now you can add octopus shawarma and char siu lamb belly to that list. Action Bronson has wanted to meet and cook with chef Michael Voltaggio for a while now, ever since Voltaggio's triumphant run on season 6 of 'Top Chef.' Although Action dined at Ink in an episode of 'Fuck, That's Delicious,' the two actually never met ... until now. In this episode of 'Cooking with Mr. Wonderful,' Mr. Baklava plays his new tracks "Brand New Car" and "The Rising" for Chef Voltaggio, and what follows is maybe the most creative interpretation of Bronson's music yet. Bon appétit!
Way back in December of 2014, we took a little trip to Hawaii with Action Bronson. Action was a guest of RVCA at their house on the North Shore to witness the Pipeline Masters surfing competition, and he curated a little barbecue for a group of surfers as well as played a show in Honolulu. In between all the rapping, grilling, and surfing, we made it to Kahuku Superette, the finest purveyor of poke on Oahu. It was a life-changing moment for Action, and its effects are still felt nine months later. With a slight lull in touring for Mr. Wonderful, Action decided to whip up some poke of his own, as well as a vegan version with golden beets that’s so good, everyone who eats it will want to proclaim you king for the day. We hope you find this video as entertaining and useful as our trip was for us. Enjoy.
In the latest video offering from Action Bronson, we find the world's most infamous gourmand reunited with an old high-school friend turned truffle dealer. Our day begins at Urbani Truffles in Midtown Manhattan, where our guide, Mike Rojas, displays an unprecedented amount of black and white truffles to stoke Mr. Bronson's excitement for this exquisite tuber. A plan is set, and then we are off to the holiest of the holies: Per Se. It is here that chef de cuisine Eli Kaimeh prepares soft-scrambled Americauna Hen eggs with Castelmagno cheese and shaved white truffles, served to Action and his friend on a gold plate. After this, we could have stopped and went home satisfied, but we pressed onward towards the temple of regional Italian cooking: Babbo. We were greeted outside by the executive chef, Frank Langello, and quickly escorted to the kitchen so that Frank could get his hands on some of our white truffles. With business out of the way, we perched at the bar to try the braised beef agnolotti with butter and Parmigiano under a blanket of the day's theme. Next, we headed to the Upper East Side for dinner at Michael White's new French restaurant, Vaucluse. This was Action's first time at Michael's new place, so we went a little beyond the requisite pasta with butter and truffles and added aged steak and a cheeseburger with black truffles to the tally. All in all, it was a day of eating that few have ever experienced, let alone in a satin Jets jacket.
The long awaited, and much anticipated, show dealing with the often rapped about dining habits of our favorite rapper, Action Bronson, is finally upon us. In the premier episode of Fuck, That's Delicious, we hear from our host about what he has been up to while on tour earlier this year. This naturally involves a combination of swan diving off yachts while at least three types of meat are being prepared, finding South Africa's best mixed grill, and taking us to his favorite ice cream parlor in Queens, New York. Stayed tuned for new episodes every month.
The second episode of Fuck, That's Delicious is a great example of what happens when a Queens-born Albanian rap star gets his cousin out of jail on bail, and then brings him on a rap/eating tour ranging from Florida to Pennsylvania. Join Action Bronson and aforementioned cousin, Big Body Bes, along with a diverse cast of characters as they demolish audiences and sandwiches alike. Bonus: Action also gives a killer guacamole and rib eye tutorial as he recants tales from the road, so take notes.
Action Bronson often tours the UK, so it was only a matter of time before an episode of Fuck, That’s Delicious descended upon dear Old Blighty. Mr. Wonderful hit the London streets to expose himself to the culinary masses, from eating piping hot char siu bao (steamed Chinese barbecue pork buns) in London’s Chinatown at Kowloon Restaurant, grilled “Michael Jackson” lamb chops at Lahore Kebab House, to Liverpool’s beloved meat stew, scouse, at Maggie Mae’s.
Watch Action Bronson take us on one of the most unreal, out of bounds New York City food tours that’s ever been committed on film. Mr. Wonderful allowed us access to ground zero for production, cooking with his aunt in her kitchen, and an exclusive tour of Kew Garden's legendary pizza parlor, Dani's House of Pizza. As if all of this wasn't enough, Action made his milkshake dreams come true by visiting dessert iconoclast, Christina Tosi, and her famous Milk Bar bakery to transform his aunt’s homemade baklava into a milkshake. We finished up our New York adventure with a smorgasbord of Korean fried chicken and White Castle cheeseburgers.
What do you get when you cross a lamb neck with a fan boat and blues guitar legend? You have the fifth episode of Fuck, That’s Delicious, which takes us to New Orleans. Action Bronson had some down time between touring and recording his upcoming album, so he decided to recharge by sampling some of the Big Easy’s more contemporary culinary offerings and hearing some blues firsthand. As always, Bam Bam zeroed in on the finest fried chicken at Willie Mae’s Scotch House, the best sandwiches at Coquette, late night fare at Mimi’s and a cooking lesson from the most dynamic chef in the city, Isaac Toups, of Toups’ Meatery. If all this wasn’t enough, we managed to see some gators in the flesh and witness The Little Freddie King Blues Band do their thing. Enjoy.
Action Bronson has done it again. In this episode of Fuck, That's Delicious, we have succeeded in capturing the most dynamic eating streak in recent gastronomic history. We begin our journey as Action is leaving the world's number one restaurant—Copenhagen's Noma—and don't stop until we hit Chicago's Weiner Circle with Riff Raff. Along the way, we hit up a private barbecue at Amass, enjoy a private meal cheffed by Lee Tiernan, plow through the whole menu at Hot Doug's, and share some prime cuts with Coach Ditka.
In this nocturnal edition of Fuck, That's Delicious, Action Bronson shows us some of his favorite late-night go-to's for midnight snacking. From the most Northern parts of Queens to Washington Heights, the FTD audience will get a well-curated tour of New York City's lesser-known after-dark eateries. We also get a chance to see Mr. Wonderful flex his culinary prowess while whipping up an ice cream sundae comprised of ingredients sourced solely from the Lower East Side. Getting around to all of these special places on the fly was no easy feat, so we enlisted super-cabbie Charlie to help us get the job done.
In this episode of Fuck, That's Delicious we head to the land of juice bars and drive-by's: California. While in the Golden State, we check in with The Alchemist during a recording session, catch a culinary performance at the Odd Future Carnival, and get some Hollywood power lunch tips from Simon Rex at Ink. As if all that isn't enough, Action meets up with B-Real for tacos on the East Side, and then balances it all out with a spectacular cauliflower recipe. That's some California love.
In the series premiere, Action Bronson makes stops in Washington D.C., Atlanta and Miami, where he eats at one of the most popular restaurants in the country, tastes authentic southern barbecue and learns to make a bay scallop and papaya dish.
A tour of the Pacific Northwest spotlights fresh salmon, grass-fed lamb and legal marijuana.
Handball court pizza parties, Guyanese juice spots, the best falafel in NYC, and an impromptu flute performance at a Pakistani restaurant make this the best episode of food television shot in New York City.
With hyper-local meat centric dining in the UK, deli sandwiches in East New York, and Thai food in Amsterdam, FTD proves it is in a league of it's own.
Action and crew decide to head to Morocco. Inspired by lamb and leather, they head out to the markets to find the most succulent tagines, artisanal giraffe dolls, and instruments.
A concert in Alaska, fly fishing, eating with an Eskimo, and buying as much Carhartt gear as possible. Also, some emergency surgery.
After a lifetime of eating Jamaican food in Queens, it's time for the real thing. Action and Meyhem go to Jamaica for the jerk chicken and a music video for Meyhem's new single.
The season ends with two sold out shows in Paris, between which Action and company visit a cultural heritage site, fly in a wind tunnel, and eat the best veggie burger in the world.
As Action Bronson's presence in the "Food World" becomes more permanent, new and diverse opportunities are popping up for the self proclaimed Human Highlight Reel. This time it popped up in the most beautiful location possible, Goldeneye Resort in Oracabessa, Jamaica. The event was entitled Nyam Jam, and even before Action knew exactly what it was, he agreed to attend. As stated in the video, there was not a single bad bite of food, and if you love hot sauces and various pepper spreads, then you really couldn't do much better. Mr. Bronson honed in on a calabasa slaw prepared by visiting Puerto Rican chef, Jose Enrique and a smoked chicken sandwich from Jamaican grill master, Gariel Ferguson. His experience at Nyam Jam inspired him so much, that upon his arrival back in New York, he immediately got cow foot stew and ate in the parking lot of Home Depot. One love.
What can we can possibly say about having Action Bronson eat the most legendary dish, cooked by the best French chef in New York City, all the while donning a Knicks hat and a sport coat? Action wanted to try pressed duck—or canard à la presse, as the French would say—so we got in touch with Daniel Boulud and made it happen. The dish takes about five days to prepare and is finished tableside in a silver "duck press." Then, the sauce is made in front of the table using the juices from the duck whisked together with wine, Cognac, and some other agents of deliciousness. Chef Boulud was also nice enough to pop a bottle of 1983 Guigal Cote Rotie for the occasion, and in return, Action told him how to write a rap album.
In Australia, Action and Mehyem find simple Italian fare in Melbourne; develop an appetite for fried chicken and natural wine in Sydney; Bronson cooks with renowned chef Ben Shewry.
Where does Action go to dive for razor fish, learn a new wagyu beef recipe, and cruise in a drop-top Cadillac? The answer: the most isolated city in the world- Perth!
Action makes his mighty return to Auckland, introducing Meyhem to his favorite burger truck. Between bagels and pork shanks, he debuts a new song in a sweaty strip club.
The whole crew is reunited in Hawaii in a celebration of short ribs and boogie boarding.
Action travels to Barcelona, where he performs at a music festival. Later, the crew learn Flamenco; and Meyhem and Action face off in a paella cook-off.
The crew travel to Copenhagen for Roskilde Festival. Later, Action makes an octopus taco; Meyhem cooks fish; and Al's on his best behaviour.
The crew embark on a culinary tour of the Italian Peninsula, where they sample shellfish in Naples, dine at one of the world's best restaurants and eat Roman street food with chef Mario Batali.
Action shoots a video featuring Big Body Bes on a white horse; when not engaged in equine rap scenarios the two eat their way from West Hollywood to Watts.
Let Action Bronson show you how to eat on a winter's day. On this episode the FTD crew take us on a culinary world tour while never leaving NYC.
Legendary Soul Food, Explosive Chicken, A Love Filled Burmese Restaurant, inventive California Cuisine, and Beer. We got it all on this episode of FTD.
The crew hits up everything from Michelin starred restaurants to Polish Festivals.
Witness Action Bronson's first time in the land of the rising sun. Bronson, along with The Alchemist and Meyhem Lauren, handle a variety of cuisines, rap, and sumo wrestling.
FTD is back, and they are ready to eat! Action Bronson and his crew tour NYC for the best Italian in Brooklyn, 24 Hour Seafood in Harlem, and Big Body's famous shawarma fries.
Action Bronson and the crew go fishing with hot dogs, have a lobster cook off, and surf in the snow. It doesn't have to be warm to enjoy the summer in the winter.
Action Bronson and his crew show us how a simple stroll under the 7 Train in Queens can yield incredibly delicious results.
Action and the fellas head to New Jersey to dine at the Garden State's finest family-owned eateries.
The whole cast of "FTD" runs a restaurant, with Action as the chef, Meyhem bartending, Big Body the Ma tre D', and The Alchemist waiting tables.
The FTD gang tackles every aspect of dining at malls. Action starts the day with a food court pizza stampede in Queens, and ends it with Indian ice cream at a strip mall in Jersey.
Take a tour of the Caribbean without leaving NYC. From fried shrimp prepared with a machete to beef patties so good you take them to Miami, Action covers it all.
Action Bronson and the gang go fishing, have a lobster cook off, and surf in the ice.
The art of pairing wine with food, as the guys drink their way around town, from donut shops to a tattoo parlor with Thai food.
Ever wonder about caviar on fried chicken? Do you suck the head on a live spotted prawn? Watch and learn!
Action and Meyhem need to get some exercise, so they try new fitness regimens. Special appearances from Diamond Dallas Paige, Matt Sera, and John Basedow.
The FTD crew takes wellness to a new level and visits Alex and Allison Grey’s Chapel of the Sacred Mirrors, to heal their souls with art. Meanwhile, The Alchemist makes a sandwich.
This episode is like the Real World, but with food found only in America. Big ass sandwiches, huge ass steaks, and crazy effin Ice Cream flavors all around New York City.
We are in Harlem eating fried fish so good you won't know your name after the first bite, and Jamaican food so crazy you won't be able to get out of the car.
Action and the gang give you two places in three of their favorite neighborhoods in NYC. Pizza and vegan Jamaican, wine and tacos, and a Peking duck so nice we had it twice.
Action sends Meyhem and The Alchemist on the wine journey of a lifetime around Spain. Starting in Catalonian country and finishing their journey in Madrid.
Action and crew take Paris by storm eating and drinking at all the new instant classics. French breakfast with an Asian twist, yakitori tasting menus, and boozey bistrot lunches.
All the best Mexican, Jamaican, and cheese you expect from a food show in Dublin.
Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, and The Alchemist get right to the point of London food; Turkish kebabs, noveaux Indian, pubs, and some Nigerian with a side of friendship.
Watching this episode may cause you take your clothes off and lick the screen. We got hoagies, pizza, many flavors from Israel, and a block party- the Philly, FTD Style!
The FTD crew covers legendary foods and the people who make them from New York, LA, Connecticut and Boston. Hold on to your hats the fellas chow their way through American History.
What happens when you try to go upstate New York and can't quite make it? You hang out in The Bronx and make mozzarella, get an Albanian history lesson, and then you head upstate!
Join Action, Mayhem & Alchemist as he reconnects with his family in Kosovo. The gang quickly becomes hometown heroes and indulge in recipes from Action’s beloved grandma.
Action Bronson kicks it off with his trainer Dave Paladino… commemorating his fitness revolution with a meal that was passed down to dave from his mother, stuffed calamari, sicilian style.
Sunday morning torture chamber with Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia. For lunch Bam heads to the handball courts to cook up two prime bone-in filets for himself and one of his longtime friends.
Action and his friend/collaborator, the world's top olive oil expert Nick Coleman, take you on an incredible journey of understanding olive oil from the root, and understanding life.
In this episode, catch Action as he trains with some of the strongest and most capable humans in the world. From UFC legends to world class jiu jitsu experts, Bronson is running with the best of the best. After the workout, Bronson takes the boys to Uncle Paulie's deli in west Hollywood for a taste of New York.
Join Action Bronson as he works out with The World's Strongest Man Martins Licis and enjoys the best post-workout Punjabi BBQ with the Mahendro brothers - the owners Of Badmaash, the best Indian restaurant in Los Angeles California.
Spend the day with Action Bronson at La Bicyclette, one of the great patisseries of NYC, where master baker, Flo, makes the best baguette on the planet. Period.
Join Action Bronson as he tours NYC to taste some of the BEST COFFEE known to man or woman.
Join Action Bronson and The Alchemist as they stop in NYC while on tour to partake in a rare cheese tasting backstage and they enjoy a burger from SMASHED in the Lower East Side.
The United Nations of Food ... An Ethnic Carnival
The united nations of food…. an ethnic carnival. Action Bronson unites with L'Industrie Pizza , The Fortunato Brothers, Pizzeria Clementina, and The Mahendro Brothers to bring pizza, kebabs, chicken wings, cannolis and more amazing food to the streets of Brooklyn.
Action Bronson continues his never ending quest to learn how to cook and bake and everything. This time we are in Brooklyn at Fortunato Brothers Bakery to learn how the best cannoli in New York City are made. Action's guide is Biagio Fortunato, a second generation pasticere and co-owner of the bakery. Bronson starts off with an espresso and a deliziosa, before trying his hand at rolling out the dough for the shells. After Action, Biagio, and the crew finish frying the cannoli shells, Bronson unveils his special flavor cannoli cream. Enjoy.
Action Bronson kicks off his Never Ending Top Ten with a visit to three of New York City's best restaurants. The day starts off at Frenchette in TriBeCa for soft scrambled eggs, or brouillade as the French call it, with escargot. Then we head to Greenwich Village for seared tuna fat hand rolls with Thai chilis and scallions at Shuko. The only possible way to top this is sit down with the owner of Don Peppe in Ozone Park, Queens for the best baked clams you have ever had in your life. Enjoy!
Action Bronson treats the people of Long Island to an impromptu barbecue on the sidewalk. Bronson had asked his friends at Babylon Village Meat Market to track down a rare cut of beef called Cupim, the muscle on the back of Zebu cow, so he could make his first attempt at grilling the said piece of meat. While the grill is hot, Action's host at the butcher shop breaks out a wide array of dry-aged steaks for the feast. We even see Bronson freestyle a kebab on a chicken rotisserie skewer, to the delight of the many onlookers. Enjoy!
Action Bronson takes on a deeply personal food tour of some of the best off the beaten path restaurants in New York City. First up, Kew Gardens Chicken. Action has been eating here since he was a teenager and it still stands up. The next is a new spot on the Bronson list, but it holds the title for satisfying soulful food. The restaurant is called Ix, and it specializes in Guatemalan food, but with an international twist set in Brooklyn. We then head back to Queens, and feast at the incomparable Merguez and Frites. You have never experienced a mix grill, stewed chicken, and sandwiches like this in your life. Enjoy!
In Part 3 of Action Bronson's Never Ending Top 10 series, Nick Baglivo of L'Industrie Pizza joins him. In the episode, Bronson starts in Corona Queens at La Cabaña for chicharron de Pollo and boiled yuca. Then we move around the corner onto Roosevelt ave for some al fresco dining under the 7 train at Tlayuda Oaxaqueña Sr. San Pablo for tlayuda de cecina and some cafe de olla(Mexican spiced coffee.) Finally, to wrap up this unforgettable day, Action takes Nick to Michael Solomonov's incredible meat skewer restaurant Laser Wolf. Solomonov and his chef Mike Mayo treat Action and Nick to the whole menu. ENJOY! P.S. Laser Wolf has the best French Fries in the world.
Action Bronson had some things to take care of surrounding the release of his first sneaker collaboration with New Balance in Boston. So Action took advantage by visiting the much-lauded Santarpio's Pizza in East Boston. Don't let the name fool you; although the pizza is some of the best in the North East, the lamb and sausage bbq skewers seal the deal in making this place a must-visit every time Bronson's in Boston. Besides the pizza and kebabs, we also get an inside look at Action's creative process inside the New Balance offices. Enjoy! P.S. The sneaker cookies were made by Eat Good NYC @eatgoodnyc www.EGNYC.com
In this episode, Action Bronson visits his old friend Billy Durney at the Red Hook Tavern. Billy and his team treat Action to everything from Cosmo's to Steak Au Poivre made with Cambodian peppercorns. We also hear the story of the restaurant's legendary cheeseburger that took Billy eight months to perfect while sipping on incredible wines.
In this episode, Action visits acclaimed chef Wylie Dufresne at his newly opened pizzeria, Stretch. After Action reminisces about a dessert he once had at one of Wylie’s previous restaurants, he is treated to a smorgasbord of modern pizzeria delights. The highlights were the Ploughman pizza, the potato chip salad, and the incredible soft-serve sundae.
SoHo’s Best Middle-Eastern Food . In this episode of FTD, Action Bronson is reunited with his old eating pal, The Alchemist. The notoriously picky producer is joined by his latest musical collaborator Larry June. Together they have been on a little press run for their latest album, and Action invited them to try out the pop-up from the much sought-after site-specific cooking outfit LEV. If this weren't enough, the bantam-weight UFC sensation, Marlon "Chito" Vera, showed up with Action to help take down copious amounts of incredible food and wine.
Have you ever wondered where the best Thai food, chicken samosa, and Chinese-Peruvian BBQ can be had? Well, if you are looking for this and more in NYC, get on the 7 train after watching this video. Action Bronson lays it out real nice, keeping three incredible spots within a one-mile radius in the world’s borough, Queens. Enjoy.
We are in the golden age of pizza, and Chrissy's Pizza is proof of that. In this episode, Action Bronson gets a rare glimpse of what is destined to become one of the most sought-after slices in New York City. Chrissy, aka Chris Hansell, cooked up several pies for Action to taste alongside several bottles of wine. By they end of the night, Action and Chris got to the bottom of what made the slices of their youth taste the way they did. Enjoy.
In this special episode of FTD, Chef Mark Stroussman takes Action Bronson on a whirlwind tour of Italian, Jewish, and deli-esque style food all in one restaurant, Mark's Off Madison. From start to finish, we taste bagels, challah, a club, a flame-grilled burger, Amsterdam-style fries, lasagna, baked calamari, shrimp, tagliatelle, eggplant parmigiana, and an assortment of cookies.
Action Bronson explores the flavors of Mott Street in New York City’s Little Italy. In this episode he reveals the ultimate destination for some of the best eggplant parm you'll ever encounter and savors a fine selection of Italian Parmesan cheeses, meatballs, and prosciuttos at Di Palo’s Fine Foods. But the surprises don't end there. Action also dives into one of Manhattan’s best Vietnamese sandwiches at Saigon Banh Mi.
In this episode Action Bronson blesses us with a three amazing spots all on the same street in the food Mecca of Astoria. We’ve hit spots in this neighborhood before, and we will certainly do it again, but try these three places along 31st Street, and let us know what you think. First up is the Neptune Diner, Bronson displays his accrue knowledge of a the menu by ordering his signature sandwich. Then we have a chicken souvlaki mid-course at Christo’s. Then to round it out, we have the greatest open secret in Italian Delis, Rosario’s. Bronson tries a little of everything, but keep his mind off the pizza. Enjoy!
In this episode of FTD, Action Bronson dines at one of New York's best restaurants, The Four Horsemen. His hosts are wine director Justin Chearno and executive chef Nick Curtola. The food is so exciting that Action must remain standing throughout the meal. Everything from the pickled kohlrabi to the sticky toffee pudding was perfect.
We escaped to LA in today's episode of FTD. First up, we visited the newly opened YESS Restaurant for a date and Irish whiskey Kakigori(shaved ice) to start the day. After that, Action's pals, Arjun and Nakul Mahendro, called Little Fish for one of their fried fish sandwiches. To wrap things up, Action met up with Scott Sampler from Scotty Boy Wines for an evening of "Thai Taco Tuesday" food from Ananjak Thai Cuisine's chef Justin Pichetrungsi.
We are kicking off our three-part London series with a visit to Kiln in SoHo for what might be a new record in dishes served during one sitting on FTD. Then we headed back to Mangal II to see how the brothers Dirik had updated their family's Turkish restaurant. This episode is full of grilled meats, seasonal produce, wine, and even a live performance from Action and his band, Human Growth Hormone.
In part two of our London Food Tour, Action meets back up with Sertaç Dirik for all types of Turkish cuisine. Our first stop was centered around Adana Kebabs at Sertaç's old stand-by, 01 Adana Restaurant. Then we headed to Ustun Lamachun & Pide Salonu for, you guessed it, Lamachun and Pide. To round things out, we needed a really good doner kebab, so we proceeded to David Schwimmer's favorite, The Best Turkish Kebab. Enjoy!
In this exceptional episode, Action Bronson dines at St. John with its founders, chef Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver. St. John is a London restaurant known for revitalizing British cuisine in the early 1990s. We cover all parts of the restaurant with Trevor and Fergus, from the kitchen to the bar, so the need for a drink and some food by the end of the episode will be greater than usual.
The wait is over; Action and Clovis are together again on the streets of Paris, eating and drinking everything in their path. We kick off this eight-part series at the historic Chope Des Artiste for a bottle of wine or three and some light bites. Then Clovis brings Action to Early June, where visiting chef Michael Janczewski made his Szchuan-inspired cuisine. This was just day one, and they hit hard and fast. Bon Appetit.
This episode is about luxury, straight up. Our visit brings to Paris's premier chocolatier, Jaques Genin. Monsieur Genin taste Action and Clovis through some of his classic caramel's, that are €110 a kilo no less, and a little pistachio ice cream before taking them into the laboratory. Tasting chocolate and drinking champagne makes you hungry, so Clovis scored a table at Table by Bruno Verjus. Bruno is a true connoisseur and his restaurant is a reflection of that. From the razor clams to the back vintages of Overnoy and Prieuré Roch, this meal is one for the books.
In our third installment of From Paris With Love Part Deux, Action spends the morning with Louis-Marie Martin in his restaurant-butcher shop, The Butcher of Paris. Located in the Marché des Enfants Rouges, Louis-Marie and Action break down a lamb, check in on some dry-aging pigeons, and then have an epic lunch.
In the latest installment of From Paris with Love Part Deux, Action and Clovis satisfy their craving for tacos, kebabs, and Pan-Asian cuisine. First up is Nopal to see Paris's taco master, Manu. Then, we visited MEHMET in the Montmartre neighborhood. It was Action's first time at both places, but he might have gone back a few more times on this trip. To round things out, we visit FTD veterans Tatiana and Katia Levha at Double Dragon, where Action and Clovis got to preview their revamped menu. Bon Appetit.
We are halfway through the second installment of our "From Paris with Love" series, so we decided to take a brief detour to Los Angeles to check in with two of LA's best chefs, Matt Molina and Kris Yenbamroong. These chefs prepare two of Action's favorite dishes: the seasonal crudo at Matt's restaurant Hippo and the crispy rice salad at Kris's restaurant Night+Market. Later on we dig into some Thai-style crunch wraps, plus much more!
In this very special episode, we caught up with our favorite culinary couple, Jessica Yang and Robert Compagnon. In 2019, we visited them at Le Rigmarole, their yakitori-centric restaurant, but a lot has changed since, and now they run the wildly popular ice cream parlor and wine bar, Folderol, and have turned the former into Pizzamarole, a sourdough pizza place they run with their friend Dan Pearson. And this is where Action, Clovis, and their rag-tag wine and food crew hung out for a few hours one afternoon this past summer. So strap in and get ready for all your favorite food being eaten by your favorite people. Enjoy!
In this episode, Action is back at the Marché des Enfants Rouges. This time it is to eat at the seafood focused Les Enfants du Marché. As usual, there is copious amounts of amazing food and wine.
Hoo Bangin with more Parisian restaurant coverage? FTD, that's who. In this episode, Action and Clovis head to a West Side Connection-inspired izakaya, then dip for a bit of ice cream at Le Verre Volé before heading back to Early June for some more Szechuan-inspired food. This time, we hear more from Cami and Victor, les propriétaires of Early June, about how the restaurant works. Enjoy.
The thrilling finale of From Paris with Love, Part Deux takes us on an extraordinary journey, featuring a visit to Paris’s newest wine bar, a delightful meal at the restaurant that won the title of best Bistrot in 2023, and an indulgence in the famous Dumbo Burger. This series would not have been possible without the contribution of the finest restaurants, markets, chefs, winemakers, loyal friends, and fans. Thank you all for making this a reality!
In today's episode, Action visits the young men behind the burgeoning Badmaash restaurant empire, Nakul and Arjun Mahendro. The brothers wanted Action to cook and sample some of their family's food, which they had their mother and father come in and make for them in the test kitchen behind their burger restaurant, Burgers 99. Even The Alchemist showed up for this heartwarming family-centric episode. Enjoy!
In this episode, Clovis visits Action in NYC. The day starts with a visit to Tony's Beechurst Deli in Whitestone Queens for some Italian American classics. Still, it quickly devolves into wine tasting with French wine legend Jean Pierre Robinot. Then, there is a cavalcade of Clovis's compatriots, with a visit to a Bistrot Paul Bert pop at the restaurant Leo. Enjoy!
If you are craving a tuna sandwich, a slice of pizza, or a five-course Taiwanese meal, then we have the episode for you. In today’s episode, we kick it off with an intense workout, then head to Radio Bakery for a crash course in sandwiches and pastries from the head baker. Then it’s onto Action’s old middle school pizza go-to. To finish things off, we sit down for some fan tuan, fried pork chops, and wine. Enjoy!
On this episode of FTD, it’s another FTD training day food special with Action Bronson! After a grueling workout, we stop by the No Good Burger Joint for some flavor combinations you’ve likely never seen or heard of before like their classic peanut butter & jelly burger on ezekiel bread. Then, we head over to Marea for some fine dining experimentation where Meyhem Lauren joins Action to create and taste some unique Tuna bites. Enjoy!
In this episode of FTD, Action Bronson scours New York City for the most obscure burger he can find. We started off our search in Chinatown, where we had simple and classic lamb burgers at JoJo Duck. Then, we headed over to Saigon Social in the Lower East Side for a round of delicious appetizers before tasting a one-of-a-kind banh mi burger. Our adventure wrapped up at BK Jani in Williamsburg, known for its famous and top-reviewed Jani burger with a mint chutney twist. Enjoy!
On this episode of FTD, Action Bronson scours New York City to find the most unique “alt” pasta in the city. First up, Action heads to Win Son Bakery in Brooklyn for some quick bites and coffee. Then, we head to Win Son Restaurant to start our pasta adventure. Here, we tried the ultimate Taiwanese pasta fusion dishes: from a large format wonton dish with a black bean paste to chili crisp spaghettini. Enjoy!
On this episode of FTD, Action Bronson continues his search for the most unique pasta flavors, this time in Los Angeles. First up, we headed over to Night + Market Song in Silver Lakes to try classic Bangkok Mall Pasta. Over on Sunset Boulevard, we stopped by Pijja Palace for the ultimate takes on Indian-inspired pasta like saffron mac and cheese. Enjoy!
Action Bronson is creating the ultimate menu of sides using local NYC ingredients. First up, we stop by our favorite spot, Rosario’s, for some fresh cheeses and guanciale. Then, we stopped by the local butcher for the ultimate selection of cold cuts. Using those ingredients, we headed to the studio and created the ultimate tasting session of sides inspired by Action’s childhood food favorites. From a classic döner to an experimental take on a blooming onion, we tasted some epic eats. Enjoy!
LA, we’re back! This time, we’re on the hunt for the best Korean food in the city. First up, we stopped by Koreatown for the classic kimbap. Then, we headed over to Yu Chan for their take on ice soup, a recipe that can be traced back to the 1300’s. Hibi provided the ultimate summer drinks, from matcha white strawberry soda to a pear and soju cocktail, alongside unique bites of flavors like geoduck. We ended our trip at Salud Tacos for some classic LA Mexican food. Enjoy!
We are trying something new here. While we have been dabbling in featuring Action's workouts for a couple of years, we have decided to go all in and show you complete training sessions. For our premier episode, the good people at Contra Sports Club opened their doors to us. Action jumped into a session with pro skaters Sean Malto and Nicole Hause, and Contra co-owner and athletic trainer Jessika Alexander took them through a workout.
The hunt for the ultimate alt burger isn’t over yet. On this episode of FTD, Action Bronson continues his search in New York City. First up, we headed over to Zaab Zaab in the Lower East Side for some Thai flavor fusion with dishes like their rice burger. We continued our journey in Queens at Mama Yoshi’s Mini Mart, where we tried their signature natto burger made with fermented soybeans. Finally, we went to Burger City, a classic American-style burger joint with the classics: mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, and cheeseburgers. Enjoy!
On this special episode of FTD, Action Bronson is joined by Joe Rogan for the ultimate gym session in Austin. Joe walked us through his typical workout routine involving kettlebells and windmills. After talking about diet and the importance of balancing it with exercise, we wrapped up the session with a dip in the cold plunge.
This week on FTD, we’re finishing out the ultimate workout day with Joe Rogan and Action Bronson. After spending some time in the gym, Joe and Action headed to a well-known food truck where Texas barbecue meets Egyptian flavors. We tried everything from an insane lamb rack brisket to a unique plate of pomegranate-glazed pork ribs. Enjoy!
Action Bronson is taking over the Badmaash restaurant in Los Angeles for this special episode of FTD's Road to the Restaurant. With the help of the Badmaash family, we rolled out an exclusive menu inspiredx by Action’s favorite bites. To start this culinary adventure, we had an appetizer of sujuk croquettes paired with ivar, whipped feta, and stuffed zucchini. For the main course, we had lamb shanks, lahmajoun, and sujuk flatbreads. To finish the meal, the dessert was a whipped yogurt topped with honey, pistachio brittle, and sliced grapes. Thanks to everyone involved in making this possible, enjoy!
LA’s Chumbeh pop-up was such a success that Action is bringing it to New York City on this episode of FTD’s Road to the Restaurant. In collaboration with local eateries like Win Son and La Bicyclette, the crew curated the ultimate menu inspired by Action’s favorite dishes. Starters ranged from meatballs and sujuk to croquetas with smoked sujuk to zucchini salad and more. The main course featured savory dishes like chicken melise and a shuk burger. For dessert, the meal concluded with a sweet feta cheese roulé. Enjoy!
In this very special episode of FTD, we visited artist Coulter Jacobs. Jacobs' studio is a monument to all of his interests, but for our time with him, we focused on his paintings. Action and Coulter talk about inspiration, process, and color. To wrap things up, Jacobs presents Action with two special paintings. For more about Coulter Jacobs and his art, please watch Coulter Jacobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFkHqDmRqvM&t=38s
Welcome back to FTD with Action Bronson. On this episode, we’re headed to North Bergen, New Jersey to check out the Pat LaFrieda facilities. Here, the finest quality dry-aged wagyu and other cuts of meat are made and shipped out to restaurants nationwide. After Pat LaFrieda Jr. walked us through the space and dry-aging process, we cooked some delicious steaks right out of a pickup truck in the parking lot. Enjoy!
Action and Clovis are back in the first episodes, detailing their summer romp through Vienna, Milan, Copenhagen, and London. In this episode, we start with a tranquil lunch at Glacis Beisel. After the schnitzel and salad, the boys walk to Vienna's spiciest sausage stand, Zum Scharfen Rene. To round things out, Action and The Human Growth Hormone band play us out with a new song from Action's latest album.
After our time in Austria, the crew headed over to the next stop on the 2024 FTD European Tour: Milan. First up, Clovis visited Cascina Lago Scuro, a farmhouse and restaurant that’s been family-owned and operated for 300 years. We took an incredible tour through the grounds to stop by the “House of Salami” and watch fresh cheese get made. To wrap up the day, we sat down at the restaurant to try a variety of pizzas, pasta, and charcuterie bites, all using the ingredients made fresh on the property. The next day, Action joined Clovis and the crew visited Pan Milano to try a selection of fresh-baked breads and sandwiches before performing at Circolo Magnolia. Enjoy!
Over the last 10 years of FTD, chicken parmesan has been a go-to dish for Action Bronson and the crew. We’ve made dozens of versions of chicken parmesan, from the classic recipe to an experimental fried chicken ice cream sandwich. This time, we’re making 3 new chicken parmesan dishes: pesto chicken parmesan, chicken pasta-topped parmesan, and a chicken pasta-topped parmesan sandwich. Enjoy!
Action and Clovis visit two of Milan's classic eateries in this episode. The first location is Pasticceria Gattullo for light drinks, salads, and sandwiches. The second spot is Trattoria Masuelli San Marco. This restaurant is the kind of place you could spend three hours eating lunch, and it would feel like your visit was cut short. Saro and Maurizio are still in the mix, and we get a rare glimpse behind the scenes of Action's music video for the song "Shadow Realm."
For this episode of the FTD 10th anniversary special, Carlo Carciotto is joining us in the studio to make some special Italian sliders. We first met Carlo in the early days of FTD at his restaurant Casa Della Mozzarella in the Bronx. Now, Action and Carlo are teaming up once again to make unique Italian sandwiches like a honey lemon grilled cheese and a sausage, egg, and peppers breakfast sandwich. Enjoy!
For this episode of the FTD 10th anniversary special, we’re joined in the studio by special guests Meyhem Lauren and Stavros Halkias. Chef Milton Revilla prepares an epic 4-course modern Mexican meal that elevates simple, classic plates. We had incredible beef tartare tostadas, pescado en salsa verde crudo, warm octopus salad, and mushroom tortillas. Enjoy!
In this episode, Action and Clovis travel to Copenhagen to eat at Kadeau, one of the founding restaurants of the New Nordic Cuisine revolution of the early 2000s. After an incredible tasting of the restaurant's greatest hits, the chefs take Action and Clovis to one of their favorite haunts for a canal-side bottle of wine: Rosforth & Rosforth. Skål!
On this episode of the FTD 10th Anniversary Special, Action Bronson and Meyhem Lauren are back in the studio recreating one of their favorite recipes with a twist: curry chicken pot pie. Enjoy!
In this episode of FTD’s 10th anniversary special, Action hosts an epic pasta cook-off between Meyhem Lauren and Nick Testa. After revealing the mystery ingredients, Nick prepared a pescatarian summer-inspired pasta while Meyhem made a lamb sausage dish. Only one can win, who will it be? Enjoy!
Paris was a wild ride, but it's not over YET. Today we're recapping every single dish we ate in Paris. Yup, every single one. Thanks to all the crew and guests who made this adventure possible. 'Till next time Paris, au revoir!
It's time to binge the entire eight-part From Paris With Love series in one serving. Enjoy almost two hours of nonstop eating, drinking, and exploring all Paris has to offer. Thanks to all the crew and guests who made this adventure possible. 'Till next time Paris, au revoir!
Action Bronson is returning to his old stomping grounds of Queens, New York to take you to ALL his favorite food spots. From Elmhurst to Jackson Heights, we sampled a little bit of everything: unique Thai dishes, classic diner food, and street food chicken kebabs. This is a TRUE local’s guide to all the hidden gems in the neighborhood. Enjoy!
While in London, Action traveled all over the city to find the ultimate food spots. From Thai food to classic British cuisine, we had our fill of some of the best food we’ve ever had. Remember these spots next time you’re in the city, you won’t want to miss them. Enjoy!
In just 3 days in London, we tried over 50 dishes from 5 different cuisines. From the fiery Thai flavors at Kiln SOA to the modern twists on traditional Turkish dishes at Mangal 2, we had the ultimate taste of flavors from across the world without leaving the city. The renowned St. John restaurant was a unique experience in and of itself with their British "nose-to-tail" style cooking. Thanks for a good time and the good food London town, enjoy!
Throwback to one of our best visits to New York City! From Manhattan to Queens, and then to Brooklyn, we searched most of the city looking for the best food so you don’t have to. We explored hidden gems like the sizzling kebabs sold under the 7 train to authentic street-side Oaxacan pizza. Then, we checked out the spots Action Bronson frequented during his childhood, including Astoria's Mergason Fruits and the iconic Don Pepe in Queens. ‘Till next time New York!
New York City, we can’t get enough of you. From a classic dry-aged burger at Red Hook Tavern to Little Italy’s finest foods at Di Palo’s, we taste-tested the best food in all of the city in 2023. This is every single thing Action Bronson ate in New York, enjoy!
In 2023, Action Bronson and the crew visited Los Angeles and tried everything from classic street food tacos to an experimental butter chicken parmesan. In just 2 days, we visited 8 restaurants and tried dozens of the best-tasting dishes we’ve ever had. ‘Till next time LA!
Back in 2023, Action Bronson and the crew searched for the best food in all of Los Angeles. We tried something at every price point: classic and simple street food tacos from Tacos Por Favor, experimental butter chicken parmesan at Burgers 99, to the refined and upscale seasonal crudo at Hippo. From the streets of Downtown to the canals of Venice, Los Angeles food proved to be top-notch. ‘Till next time LA!
We’re taking it back to that time when Action Bronson tried the best coffees and pastries in all of NYC. First up, we visited La Biccyclette bakery in Brooklyn, where we tried everything from traditional almond croissants to sugar brioche. Next, we headed over to La Cabra in the East Village. Here, we tried coffee from different countries and brew processes. Before heading to our final location for Italian coffee and pastries, we stopped by Sey Coffee for an exclusive coffee-tasting session. Enjoy!
This week, we're reflecting on some of the best food and fitness moments from FTD. First up, we recall an early Sunday morning training session with former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, followed by a day of playing handball and grilling in the park. Later, we returned to that same gym where Action grilled a stuffed calamari right out of the back of a car in the parking lot. Finally, we revisit a day filled with boxing and indulging in fresh cacao and chocolate treats. Enjoy!
On this extended cut of FTD’s Road to the Restaurant, we’re looking back at the journey of opening Action Bronson’s restaurant pop-up Chumbeh. First up, we had to create a menu. We started this project in a test kitchen experimenting with recipes like marinated feta cheese wings, croquettes, and a unique teriyaki burger. We then found unique and local NYC ingredients to put together an epic tasting session inspired by Action’s favorite dishes. Once we nailed the menu, it was time to serve. For one night only in LA and NYC, Action Bronson opened Chumbeh with the help of his closest friends and crew. Enjoy!
Action Bronson and the crew had such a great time in Austin, Texas with Joe Rogan that we put together an extended cut of the full trip. First up, Action visits Joe’s personal gym and tries out one of his go-to workouts. Then, we spend the day getting to know the Austin food scene, making sure to stop by a well-known Texan-Egyptian barbecue fusion food truck. Enjoy!
THE 2024 EUROPEAN TOUR RECAP
