tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597441289142115296.post3638878865520531317..comments2024-03-09T04:06:19.499-05:00Comments on Vonlipi's Favorites: R.I.P. TonyVonlipihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11322330751381715095noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597441289142115296.post-9014172456733632812018-06-13T15:08:03.316-04:002018-06-13T15:08:03.316-04:00I was shocked and deeply saddened as well. I reme...I was shocked and deeply saddened as well. I remember the first time I saw him, he was a guest judge on Top Chef. I had no idea who he was or why he was talking like that ("What are you running here, a crack house?" - I'll never forget that line), but he instantly captivated me. I started watching No Reservations, read Kitchen Confidential, and my ears started perking up whenever I heard his name. His no bullshit attitude combined with his seemingly endless curiosity and respect for other cultures was an invitation to explore, learn, and be adventurous. I'm a vegetarian and he always made fun of vegetarians, but that didn't matter to me. Such a vibrant soul. I'd thought his demons were behind him. Alas no. My heart aches for his family and friends. What a terrible loss. Nogrinninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11532449284821565164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597441289142115296.post-10181963568031058292018-06-09T09:45:19.321-04:002018-06-09T09:45:19.321-04:00I also sat at my computer shocked. He will be mis...I also sat at my computer shocked. He will be missed so much. Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597441289142115296.post-15760897287610773802018-06-08T22:39:53.269-04:002018-06-08T22:39:53.269-04:00It's so sad. I loved his various shows, too, ...It's so sad. I loved his various shows, too, and his way of describing things and talking to people. Haven't read any of his books, but plan to now. Which did you like most?Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181665241824945247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597441289142115296.post-20395241070832455812018-06-08T22:10:26.553-04:002018-06-08T22:10:26.553-04:00I agree, Tony was epic and it shook me too. Last ...I agree, Tony was epic and it shook me too. Last night I heard of a friends passing, someone whom I lost touch with but at one time lived with as a roommate for a year when I was in my 20s. Very sad time right nowCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.com