#1 | 05/05/2022ACTION BRONSON AT NYC'S BEST BAKERY
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.
#2 | 05/27/2022THE BEST COFFEE IN NEW YORK CITY WITH ACTION BRONSON
Join Action Bronson as he tours NYC to taste some of the BEST COFFEE known to man or woman.
#3 | 06/15/2022RARE CHEESE TASTINGS AND STRENGTH TRAINING AT THE RAP CONCERT WITH ACTION BRONSON AND THE ALCHEMIST
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
#4 | 01/09/20232ND ANNUAL FTD BLOCK PARTY IN BROOKLYN
#5 | 01/23/2023THE BEST CANNOLI IN NEW YORK CITY WITH ACTION BRONSON
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.
#6 | 02/06/2023THE NEVER ENDING TOP DISHES OF NYC
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!
#7 | 02/20/2023RARE BRAZILIAN BEEF AT A MOM AND POP BUTCHER SHOP
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!
#8 | 03/06/2023THE NEVER ENDING TOP DISHES OF NYC PART 2
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!
#9 | 03/20/2023THE NEVER ENDING TOP DISHES OF NYC PART 3
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.
#10 | 04/11/2023ACTION BRONSON EATS BOSTON’S BEST PIZZA & KEBABS + SNEAKER DROP PARTY
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!
#11 | 04/24/2023CHAMPAGNE AND NEW YORK CITY'S BEST BURGER w/ ACTION BRONSON
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.
#12 | 05/08/2023Action Bronson Tries NYC’s Newest Pizza Obsession
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.
#13 | 05/22/2023SoHo’s Best Middle-Eastern Food With Action Bronson, Marlon "Chito" Vera, The Alchemist & Larry June
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
#14 | 06/05/2023Discovering NYC Food Secrets Under The 7 Train
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.
#15 | 06/19/2023THE BIRTH OF PIZZA GREATNESS WITH ACTION BRONSON
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.
#16 | 07/03/2023REAL NEW YORK CITY COMFORT FOOD: MARK’S OFF MADISON
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. Strap in and enjoy.
#17 | 07/17/2023Little Italy Food Tour With Action Bronson
Action Bronson heads to Little Italy for epic cheese tasting at DiPalo’s Fine Food and some bahn mi’s from Saigon Vietnamese Deli Sandwich.
#18 | 07/31/2023What Culinary Richness Awaits Action In Astoria, Queens?
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!
#19 | 08/14/2023NATURAL WINE & FINE DINING IN NYC
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.
#20 | 08/28/2023SHAVED ICED AND ALLEYWAY WINE: EXPLORING THE LA FOOD SCENE
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. Enjoy.
#21 | 09/11/2023THE ULTIMATE FOOD TOUR IN LONDON TOWN | PART 1
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.
#22 | 09/25/2023ON THE HUNT FOR KEBABS | LONDON FOOD TOUR PART 2
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!
#23 | 10/02/2023THE POWER LUNCH W/ FERGUS HENDERSON | LONDON FOOD TOUR PART 3
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. Enjoy!
#24 | 10/23/2023FROM PARIS WITH LOVE | PART DEUX
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.
#25 | 10/30/2023CHOCOLATE DREAMS TO TOP 10 BEST RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD
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.
#26 | 11/06/2023A DAY WITH PARIS’S MASTER BUTCHER
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.
#27 | 11/13/2023KEBABS, TACOS & PAN-ASIAN CUISINE
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.
#28 | 12/04/2023RIDICULOUSLY GOOD FOOD IN LOS ANGELES
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!
Enjoy!
#29 | 12/11/2023FINE WINE, PIZZA, AND ICE CREAM | FROM PARIS WITH LOVE: PART DEUX
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!
#30 | 01/01/2024FINE DINING IN A STREET MARKET FEAT. AMINÉ & SALEHE BEMBURY| FROM PARIS WITH LOVE PART DEUX
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. Enjoy.
#31 | 01/15/2024SASHIMI BOATS AND SZECHUAN FUSION | FROM PARIS WITH LOVE PART DEUX
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.
#32 | 01/29/2024THE FINAL MEAL: NY-STYLE BURGERS & FRENCH CLASSICS | FROM PARIS WITH LOVE PART DEUX
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!
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