I Met Food Network's Alton Brown Today

[Mr_Misanthropy]

I got a call from my roommate this afternoon, telling me that Alton Brown was sitting in his restaurant having cheesecake. I'm a huge fan of Good Eats and Iron Chef America so I rushed down there, hoping to get a chance to say hello. Well, the place was empty except for him and his two associates. He was speaking with the owner at the time, so, I sat back and waited. As they were standing up and getting ready to go, I asked his security guy if I could say hello, but before I had the chance Alton Brown said hello to me! He asked to look at my tattoo, and asked me a few questions about it. He was truly a very friendly guy. I'm not one to "gush" over celebrities, so, I was really just talking to him normally, which I think he appreciated.

I shamelessly brought along my recipe notebook, which I have been putting together for a couple years now. All recipes of my creation. He was more than happy to take a look through it. He even signed the inside cover for me! We had a nice conversation, and he was just really cool to talk to. Here is a picture of the autograph I got.. now keep in mind, this is just an old ratty notebook I've been jotting recipes down in since High School, not exactly a Moleskine or anything..

Well, I was excited to say the least to meet my favorite Food Network star. I actually met Sara Moulton once too. When I was in the Navy she filmed a show on my submarine. I didn't get much of a chance to talk to her though. I'm something of an amateur chef, and I love to cook, so, this was a great experience for me. Just thought I'd share.

 

[green papaya]

body guard?

I didnt know a guy like Alton Brown would need a body guard?

I like his shows too, he's very entertaining to watch

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

I'm an Alton fan as well. I'm a food network addict, but Good Eats and Iron Chef are on my top five list.

 

[LizzieMaine]

He needs the bodyguard in case the Evil French Chef shows up to criticize his cheesecake! lol

 

[pigeon toe]

Lucky guy! I'm so in love with Alton that my boyfriend lets me know Good Eats is on by saying my "geeky boyfriend" is on TV.

 

[BeBopBaby]

He needs the bodyguard in case the Evil French Chef shows up to criticize his cheesecake! lol

Well, I saw him fighting a giant squid on tv the other day, so apparently he does need a body guard. lol

 

[Kimberly]

I'm an Alton fan as well. I'm a food network addict, but Good Eats and Iron Chef are on my top five list.

Mine too!!

That is so cool you got a chance to meet him and I love his autograph!! :eusa_clap

 

[Nashoba]

My dad is a valuable / rare book dealer and goes to a ridiculous amount of signings. Since my mom is a bit of a cook (she's actually and artisan baker and does really awsome cakes) he will ususally give in and go to the chef signings too. They're Alton Brown fans so whenever he comes to town my parents go see him and get books signed. As a result I have one of his books signed to me...it was a birthday present. My dad has also said he is a very down to earth personable guy. Awsome that you got to have a good conversation with him!

 

[DeeDub]

I enjoy many of the Food Network shows, but I would have to rate Alton Brown at the top of the list. He explains and entertains at the same time.

Many cooking shows list the ingredients and demonstrate the cooking process. Alton Brown does all that. But he also has the intellectual chops to discuss the science behind the art of cooking, yet do so in an amusing and accessible way.

 

[Tomasso]

I'm an Alton fan as well. I'm a food network addict.

Then you may want to attend this food fest as it's sponsored by the FN and always includes a group of their stars who readily schmooze with the attendees. I've attended all seven and IIRC Alton hasn't missed a year.

 

[green papaya]

I like the show he did about the history of corn dogs, and how to make a real corn dog.

 

[MissHuff]

What luck, Mr_Misanthropy!

I am also a food network addict (in fact I'm watching Ace of Cakes as I type this...). Alton Brown is pretty much my favorite Food Network star. I feel like I'm actually learning something valuable when I watch his show and not just watching a recipe. I really enjoyed his Feasting on Asphalt show. He seemed like a truly nice and friendly guy and I am glad that he is in real life.

 

[RedPop4]

My friend's children go to the same school as AB's. I think they've met at least once, and he's all y'all say he is. My friend is a dedicated amateur chef, as well.

 

[green papaya]

he has good style, I like the type of shirts Alton Brown likes to wear

he looks kind of retro

 

[Mr. Rover]

Well, I saw him fighting a giant squid on tv the other day, so apparently he does need a body guard. lol

Atleast it wasn't a sting ray...too soon to joke about that?