Guess who I saw on the Dufferin street bus in Toronto on my way into work this morning?

Here’s a hint: He lives in California and is the biggest glutton on TV. Yup, the one and only Bob Blumer. He was sitting across from me at the back of the bus, squeezed between two teenagers. I kid you not.

Once I figured out who it was, I was faced with a conundrum. Do I surprise attack/introduce myself? We’ve never actually met in person but spoken on the phone for his Ask a Host feature. Or do I let the man ride the public transit in peace?

You know I surprise attacked him. No question. It turned out he was in town visiting his girlfriend who happens to live on my street. Holy serendipity or what?

It doesn’t stop there. I even strong-armed him to coming into work with me to tape some more Ask a Host feature! Well, to be honest, he was on his way to Food Network HQ to discuss his Food Network Canada show Glutton for Punishment.

Bob was gracious, funny and super nice! He answered some of your questions which we’ll be rolling out as part of Ask a Host feature in a couple of weeks. Bob even showed us some boxing moves (more on that later).

Anyway, here’s a tease of things to come.

Related:

• Interview: Bob Blumer on His Most Punishing Competition
• Ask a Host with Bob Blumer: Does Cheaper Meat Equal Poorer Quality?