The Summer That Changed Anthony Bourdain

Some places stay with you.

For Anthony Bourdain, one of those places was Provincetown. Before the books, the television shows, and the passport full of stamps, there was a summer on Cape Cod, where a young Bourdain found his way into the rush and noise of a restaurant kitchen.

That summer inspired Tony, the new film from A24, which tells the story of the season that helped shape one of the world’s most influential culinary voices.

To celebrate the film, we’ve created a menu inspired by the place where that story began.

Our Provincetown Clambake pays tribute to New England’s coastal traditions: fresh seafood, summer vegetables, warm drawn butter, and a classic seaside dessert. It’s generous, unfussy, and meant to be shared around the table, the kind of meal that keeps people talking long after the plates are cleared.

That spirit feels right for Bourdain.

He understood food as more than something to eat. It was a way into a place, a way to know people, and a way to collect stories worth telling.

Those ideas are at the heart of an evening at Metro: a thoughtfully prepared meal, a remarkable film, and your favorite people gathered together in a private screening room.

Whether you’re coming for Tony or looking for a reason to linger over a classic New England feast, our Provincetown Clambake turns movie night into something more memorable.

Some stories deserve more than popcorn.