“Their breakfast, great.
That’s all you need,” Rosenthal, 62, says.
“This is my revenge on the sea urchin,” Rosenthal says.
Phil Rosenthal chows down at République.Tom Caltabiano for EW
On the outside it’s spikes.
So they give you these special gloves.
Rosenthal says he embraces the spontaneity and imperfections that can come with filming a travel show.
Phil Rosenthal enjoys a delicious meal at République.Tom Caltabiano for EW
“People say, ‘I’d love to see a reel of your outtakes,” he says.
“We don’t have that.
All my mistakes are in the show.
Phil Rosenthal in Rio de Janeiro, from ‘Somebody Feed Phil The Book’.Richard Rosenthal
I don’t want you to be intimidated by some expertI’m no expert.
I’m a human being and I make many mistakes.”
It was unbelievable."
Phil Rosenthal poses at his favorite L.A. restaurant, République.Tom Caltabiano for EW
Withdelicious eats comes some outrageous excursions.
On the Austin episode, Rosenthal tried his hand at Formula One racing.
“When the driver takes off, it’s a rocket ship of g-force,” he says.
“I’m shaking up these old bones.
I’m shaking up organs.
That shouldn’t happen to someone my age, it was traumatic.
After it all it feels like you’ve been in multiple car accidents.
My stomach was not right for a couple of days.”
Phil would video call them at the end of each episode in the earlier seasons.
A special episode is dedicated to them and their story at end of the current season.
“And these are their greatest hits from the show.
He says at this moment in his life he has the perfect level of fame.
“I like to know that what I’m doing means something to people.
“Food’s only good if it’s possible for you to share it,” he says.
“I don’t want to ever eat just by myself, it’s not fun.
And they’d take it and then give me a kiss.
They’re very warm in Rio.”
“It’s a combination of their imagination, creativity and raw talent.
For those just beginning their international foodie adventures, Rosenthal recommends Italy as the first stop.
“Everywhere you look is gorgeous.
Very simple, not too many ingredients, letting the freshness of those ingredients shine.”
“That’s how you expand your horizons.
Visit the places where you made friends, and then go make new friends in a new place.
The reason I love travel so much is [it gives me the opportunity] to meet people.
“There’s not one thing more mind-expanding in all of life than travel.”
