Agreed, it's gorgeously shot. And it's improved technically. I noticed the corners of the frames were distorted badly in many sequences throughout No Reservations. That and the undercranking effects make me think he's got a better hi-def camera.

I put in a comment on that thread, but it was too little too late.

The impression I got was that Bourdain sought a "safe harbor" for No Reservations. Judging by tonight's premiere, he found it at CNN.

Doesn't Anthony Bourdain's new show on CNN debut tonight?

David Warner! My heart leaped when I recognized him. He's wonderful.

Mr. Tobias, you'll be missed. I've admired your writing here at the A.V. Club for years and felt your hand guiding the many voices that joined you here.

When you worry about the state of free speech in America, consider tonight's episode.