Although Anthony Bourdain didn't grow up in France, he was well-versed in the country's cuisine ever since he was young. The New Jersey-raised chef spent time in France as a child, was formally ...

and short sirloin (tenderloin is located between the sirloin and top sirloin). Filet mignon is cut from the end portion of the tenderloin, the tip that stretches toward the center of the cow.