Anthony Bourdain

CHICAGO – The culture of food has never been more pervasive, from entire broadcast channels devoted to it, to new trends in eating being invented seemingly every day. Where did it all start? The new film ‘Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent’ documents the chef that opened the door.

CHICAGO – The great Anthony Bourdain, who entertained viewers for seasons with his foodie adventures around the world on “No Reservations,” has altered his recipe a bit for The Travel Channel’s “The Layover with Anthony Bourdain,” which returns tonight for a second season premiere which finds the chef/personality spending 43 hours in our favorite city in the world, Chicago.

CHICAGO – Crime novelist Marcus Sakey takes his witty voice as an author to another medium tonight with the debut of The Travel Channel’s “Hidden City.” The first episode focuses on three of the most notable stories of the past of our fair windy city and the series displays potential to become the next breakout cable hit a la the network’s “No Reservations” with Anthony Bourdain.

CHICAGO – Crime novelist Marcus Sakey has written five best-selling novels and become one of the most acclaimed authors from the Chicago area working today. This week, he starts a new chapter of his career, taking his voice as a storyteller and using it to host The Travel Channel’s “Hidden City,” debuting December 6th, 2011 at 9pm CST. The mix of history, travel, and Sakey’s personality make for strong programming.