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7 Anthony Bourdain Shows To Watch Streaming Online

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Anthony Bourdain revolutionized the way Americans view cooking shows. He highlighted cultures, countries, and cuisines that were not popularized on American television. Shows like Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations were popular among foodies, cooks, and chefs because of Bourdain’s passion for bringing food stories and authenticity to his audiences. When Bourdain died in 2018 , he was mourned not only by his close friends and family, but globally by those who he connected with on his journey and his fans from all around the world.

In 2021, Focus Features released a documentary called Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain. It explores Bourdain’s life beyond how viewers got to know him on his cooking programs and through his writing. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain may have made you nostalgic about some of Bourdain’s past programs, or it may have just introduced you to him, and now you want to watch some of his shows. Luckily for you, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations , and other series are available to stream on various platforms.

Let’s look at a view Anthony Bourdain shows you can stream or rent now.

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (HBO Max)

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown began airing on CNN in 2013. It aired for 12 seasons through 2018 . The series won Bourdain and team numerous Emmy awards. In Parts Unknown, Bourdain traveled to lesser-known areas around the world to highlight their culture and cuisine. It was a way for viewers to learn a little bit more about countries that may have not been on their radar.

Bourdain explored these parts of the world by going to their restaurants, kitchens, and whatever other places he felt fit to give some history of the country and its culture. Parts Unknown was one of Bourdain’s most popular shows. The series is currently available to stream on HBO Max, but was once one of the best cooking shows on Netflix to watch. It may return to Netflix in the near future, so if you don’t have HBO Max, you may be able to stream it on Netflix again one day soon.

Stream Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown on HBO Max.

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations took Bourdain across the country and to other countries to explore traditions, customs, and local practices of various locations. The series aired on the Travel Channel for nine seasons. It began in 2005 and concluded in 2012.

Bourdain brought his own brand of humor and curiosity to the series. In Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations , he would genuinely be open to learning about a country or place’s traditions, but he wasn’t afraid to make fun of something if he thought it was a little strange, but he would also make sure to try to understand and explain why it was important to that culture.

Stream Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations on Discovery+.

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A Cook’s Tour (Tubi)

A Cook’s Tour aired for two seasons on Food Network. It lasted from 2002 to 2003. The first season of A Cook’s Tour had 22 episodes and the second one aired 13 episodes. A Cook’s Tour focused on Anthony Bourdain traveling to different countries to try local cuisines. It also featured renowned chefs, like Gordon Ramsay , showing off their skills in their restaurants as they cooked delicious meals for Bourdain.

The purpose of A Cook’s Tour seemed to be for Bourdain to go deeper into certain cuisines and dissect and analyze how those dishes help define the country’s culture. The premise of the show was inspired by Bourdain’s book Kitchen Confidential.

Stream A Cook’s Tour on Tubi.

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The Taste (ABC)

The Taste is a reality TV show that aired on ABC from 2013 to 2015. The primetime reality show combined a lot of different reality TV formats. It was partially like American Idol , The Voice , and America’s Got Talent. A panel of judges picked a team of cooks to mentor. The Season 1 judges were Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre, and Brian Malarkey. For Seasons 2 and 3, Marcus Samuelsson joined the mentor and judging panel.

What made The Taste a little different from other reality shows is that the contestants were judged based on one bite, at least in the first round. Later, the judges still judged the dishes through blind taste tests. Bourdain was also an Executive producer on The Taste.

Stream The Taste on ABC.

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The Layover with Anthony Bourdain (Discovery+)

The Layover with Anthony Bourdain is another Travel Channel original series that follows Bourdain as he travels to different cities around the world exploring their food and culture. What makes this series a little different is that it’s about experiencing the city within a 24 to 48-hour timeframe--a layover timeline.

If you only have a day or two in another country, these are the must eat, see, or experience things to do. The Layover with Anthony Bourdain aired for two seasons from 2011 to 2013. It was a fast-paced series that gave you a quick but exciting glance of a foreign or local city.

Stream The Layover with Anthony Bourdain on Discovery+.

Buy The Layover with Anthony Bourdain on Amazon.

Raw Craft (Youtube)

Raw Craft is a Youtube series by Balvenie US, a malt whiskey company. Anthony Bourdain hosts the show and interviews and highlights individuals who use their hands to make items. This includes famous tailors and snare drums makers. Raw Crafts has 14 episodes total, many under 10 minutes.

Raw Craft gives Bourdain fans the same style and personality of Bourdain just in a different format. You also get to experience some of his other passions that aren’t food-related.

Stream Raw Craft on Youtube.

Top Chef (Hulu)

Top Chef is a culinary competition series that puts several up-and-coming chefs against one another to win a grand prize. Each week contestants compete in two individual or group challenges. Top Chef began in 2006 and concluded its 18th season in July 2021. The Bravo series hasn’t announced, as of July 2021, if the 19th season will be on the 2021 fall TV schedule.

According to IMDB, Anthony Bourdain made 12 appearances as a guest judge from 2006 to 2011, including as a main judge on the Season 4 Restaurant Wars episode. Whenever he appeared on Top Chef, the contestants were both excited and scared of how tough he would judge their food. For a while, he was a staple on the Top Chef franchise. Viewers looked forward to seeing his guest appearances.

Stream Top Chef on Hulu.

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You can catch the Anthony Bourdain documentary Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain currently playing at select theaters.

Spent most of my life in various parts of Illinois, including attending college in Evanston. I have been a life long lover of pop culture, especially television, turned that passion into writing about all things entertainment related. When I'm not writing about pop culture, I can be found channeling Gordon Ramsay by kicking people out the kitchen.

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Anthony bourdain: no reservations episodes, asia files - volume 1.

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Volume 1. In this volume, he explores the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan. He tastes everything from lechon pig to shawarma to cockles and he's hungry for more. On an island off the coast of Malaysia, Tony encounters one animal he won't eat... monkeys! Then, during Tony's stop in Japan, he learns the fundamentals of the eighteenth century study of kendo where he meets his match.

Asia Files - Volume 2

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Volume 2. He explores Vietnam, India, China and Japan. In Vietnam, Tony meets up with his old friend Philip Lajaunie. He's the owner of Les Halles restaurant and Tony's old boss. Philip's eccentric personality leads them across Saigon in search of a few unique dishes, like banh mi and a baguette stuffed with pate and mortadella. Continuing to India, Anthony gets a taste of real Indian street food, like beef tapioca bryani, and a glimpse into the life of the men who create elaborate bronze cooking vessels. Finally, Anthony dawns his skis and hits the slopes in China, braving the unbearable cold of Haerbin. He finishes his journey in Japan, tasting real Sapporo Ramen.

Asia Files - Volume 3

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Volume 3. He travels to Sri Lanka, India and China to eat, drink and be merry. In Sri Lanka, Tony finds out there is such a thing as too many condiments when he digs into a local delicacy, lampries. Then he visits the tsunami-ravaged village of Seenigama where one man is doing what an entire government cannot. Just a short flight to Chochin, India, Anthony relaxes on a private barge sailing along the backwater of India with a bowl of fish head curry. Anthony tries his luck in the gambling capital of the world, Macau, China. It's also home to the world's tallest bungee jump... will he take the plunge?

Asia Files - Volume 4

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Volume 4. He visits Thailand, Laos and China. In Thailand, Tony gets an inside look at the lifestyle of a Muay Thai fighter with help from Eric Rivera, a finalist in the No Reservations' Fan Contest. He eats a breakfast of boiled pig parts, egg, and thick rice porridge and learns what it takes to live in Bangkok during a political upheaval. After that, he travels to Laos and explores the remnants of America's largest covert war. What he finds is a bombshell. Then Tony's off to Haerbin, China, where he meets a quirky businessman with a special taste for the American Wild West.

Asia Files - Volume 5

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Volume 5. He explores Iraq, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. In Iraq, he visits the Erbil Market and sips on traditional tea. Next, Tony and crew head to a picnic where Tony speaks with locals about how the area has been rapidly developing. They enjoy biryani, a common rice dish, grape leaves stuffed with rice, and meat kebabs. Later, Tony meets with American military personnel and discusses how relatively safe Kurdistan is compared to the rest of Iraq, as well as the future of the Kurdish nation. They enjoy shawarma, eggplant soup, okra, kebabs, and a pastry known as the gut bomb. Tony heads to Turkey for a classic Turkish breakfast of lamb, cheeses, breads, olives and strong tea. Then he gets the best tour of Istanbul from a very knowledgeable cab driver. Next, Tony meets up with a local artist to try lahmacun, a Turkish-style pizza and one of the original fast foods of Turkish cuisine. Next stop, Dubai. Tony stops at a Pakistani restaurant for a taste of the working class: curried mutton and chicken tikka. Finally, Tony goes snow skiing indoors at Ski Dubai inside the Mall of the Emirates to escape the sweltering heat.

Europe Files - Volume 1

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Volume 1. He explores Spain, France and Greece. He visits Barcelona to meet Albert Adria, the chef in charge of desserts at Ferran Adria's restaurant, El Bulli. He is not only creating delicious desserts but he is transforming those desserts into masterpieces. Faux spongecake, frozen fruit gels, and black sesame meringue in the shape of a granite stone are just some of his specialties. Tony's friend Lucy takes him north of Barcelona to see Enric Rovira, a local artist who has been sculpting chocolate for all occasions. His amazing talents and attention to detail are the backdrop for beautiful chocolate eggs, large molds of chocolate shaped by the noonday sun and crafted by Enric's hands. Tony then visits a tiny restaurant in a little Basque village for an incredible array of grilled foods: succulent prawns, baby eels, and caviar. Upon leaving, Tony proclaims that this just might be the best meal he has eaten... ever. Then, Tony visits Brittany, which has the reputation of being one of France's most alluring gastronomic regions. He has come to experience not only the cuisine, but also both the ancient cultures and traditions that have influenced this area as well. He then heads to Belon, France, to try their world famous oysters. Then Tony makes his way to Crete, Greece, to meet a local food writer, Byron. Byron takes Tony on a journey through the local market to explore the Greek diet. At Pantheon Restaurant in Iraklia Market, they enjoy a meal of fresh fish, wild greens, tripe soup, and lamb sweetbreads. After their meal, they hang out with Crete locals to sample raki, a legal form of moonshine. This powerful liquor is like rocket fuel, and already Tony is hooked. At a nearby Hanian café, Byron introduces Tony to a chef who specializes in a Hanian breakfast favorite: a pastry made of fresh phylo dough stuffed with a ricotta-like cheese, sprinkled with sugar on top.

Europe Files - Volume 2

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Volume 2. He explores Spain, France and Italy. Tony visits the mecca of the gastronome community, El Bulli in Roses, Spain. Tony puts on his chef whites and joins chef Ferran and staff in the kitchen to make hazelnut churros and jam wontons wrapped in rose petals. Then, he gets to try all of the goods he helped prepare. Tony, Ferran and Jose Andres begin with cocktails served in forms such as flautas and cotton candy. In Paris, Tony examines the new generation of chefs with Eric Ripert. A bold new direction has these young, up and coming chefs, turning the world of fine dining upside down. Tony visits the island of Sardinia off the coast of Italy to visit with his wife Ottavias's family. Tony and Ottavia enjoy a delicious dinner at a local hotel - plates of fatty cured meats, panna carazao (the local bread staple), and multitudes of pastas. The next day, Tony sits down with Ottavia and her family for a meal of freshly-made pastas, cheeses, and meats, along with wild rabbit and partridge, topped off by fresh cheese and sweet honey. He then goes on a tour of the town of Orgosolo, known for the hundreds of murals that are representative of the political, economic, and cultural history of Sardinia.

Europe Files - Volume 3

The best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Vol. 3. He explores Italy and Greece. Tony battles the rain and wind for a taste of sea urchin and explores the tiny back-alleys of Venice for a local favorite.

Europe Files - Volume 4

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Volume 4, in which he explores England, Romania and Austria. Tony visits London, one of his homes away from home. He looks into the dying, but ever-important trade of being a butcher at the Smithfield Market. With pork on the brain, Tony heads to St. John, widely considered one of the best restaurants in the world. Esteemed chef Fergus Henderson sees Tony's need for a little pig in his life and prepares a meal of innards, pork, and roast marrow. He then travels to Bucharest in Romania to meet up with his friend, Zamir. It is Zamir's 50th birthday and to celebrate, they head to Jaristea, a local themed restaurant complete with 1930s decor, antiques, traditional foods, and entertainment from Romanian musicians and dancers. Next stop, Dracula's castle! It is currently up for sale with the asking price estimated to be a cool $140 million. There must be better ways to spend $140 million, like staying at the House of Dracula Hotel next door. It is part hotel and part theme park, dedicated to capitalizing on the Dracula legend. Crowds of costumed tourists visit to eat, drink, dance, take part in bouts of archery and sword fighting, and watch the Miss Transylvania pageant. Then, Tony visits the Hotel Sacher in Austria to sample the famous Sachertorte. Though not a big fan of sweets, Tony enjoys the dry chocolate cake filled with apricot jam. Tony moves on to Gut Purbach, a famous restaurant owned by Max Stiegl. Max is unusual in that he raises his own Cameroon sheep, names them, cares for them, and then cuts their throats when it's dinnertime. Tony and writer Joaquin Reidel enjoy a meal of all the sheep's tender bits, including brain in red wine sauce, saffron tongue, gnocchi with heart, tripe salad, and sphincter sausage.

Europe Files - Volume 5

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Volume 5, in which he explores Scotland, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Croatia. Tony lands in Edinburgh, Scotland to meet with one of his literary heroes, Ian Rankin, a best-selling crime author. However, before he was a crime author, Rankin worked as a grape-picker, swineherd, taxman, alcohol researcher, and punk musician. Then Tony journeys to Romania, a land with a legacy of a Communist regime that still haunts its villages and countryside. Tony and Zamir head into the Romanian countryside in their rented Dacia, the national car of Romania. Tony and his friend Zamir reach the Maramures region in Northern Romania, an area of villages preserved in almost medieval isolation. In the village of Vadu Izei lives Zamir's aunt, Bell Doina, who is busy preparing for Zamir's birthday celebration that night. There's live music, food, plenty of drinks, and a golden brown pig. Next, Tony visits Prague, capital of the Czech Republic and the world's capital for beer. With the help of some local experts, Tony tests the new culinary landscape in the "city of spires." Finally, he's off to Croatia, now touted as The New Riviera. Celebrities and oligarchs swarm the coastal islands as foodies roam the hills in search of truffles, wild asparagus and local wineries. Tony explores the Istria and Dalmatian regions and literally gets knocked off his feet by what he finds.

Europe Files - Volume 6

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Volume 6, in which he explores Italy, Austria and France. In Venice, Italy, Tony visits a tiny, back-alley joint for cichetta, the Venetian version of tapas. Then he jets off to Burano, a tiny island just a short boat ride away from Venice. For generations, Da Romano has been known for its picture-perfect version of a much-loved dish - risotto. Cesare, a local Venetian chef and restaurateur, offers to take Tony to explore the island of Saint Erasmo, just outside Venice. They sample fresh-from-the-tree figs, plump tomatoes, freshly cut basil, along with a spread of salami, fragrant cheese, and fresh bread. They also enjoy a local beverage known as fragolina, "forbidden wine." Tony jets off to Austria to visit the famous Nosh Mart. His driver, Clemens, takes him to a charming, family-run shop in the market where he samples a plethora of interesting cheeses and pork products. Afterwards they bring their loot to Herta Gruber's cafe, where Herta prepares fried cordon bleu out of the ham and cheese they provide. Finally, Tony visits chef Ludo Lefebvre's hometown of Auxerre, France, and more importantly, Ludo's grandmother. After a tour of the wine cellar, she prepares a simple lunch of jambon chablisienne, ham cooked in white wine, cream, and tomatoes, and eggs meurette, poached eggs in a red wine sauce. Then Ludo takes Tony to a wine cave for a night of drinking and singing. After being initiated into Ludo's circle of friends, Tony snacks on boudin noir, parsley ham, sumartin cheese and bread, all washed down with glasses of local white wine.

Europe Files - Volume 7

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Volume 7, in which he explores Italy and Spain. Tony and his wife, Ottavia, travel to Sardinia, Italy, to visit her family. They head to one of their favorite agritourismos for an array of freshly made pastas, cheeses, and meats, along with wild rabbit and partridge, topped off by fresh farmer cheese and sweet honey. Then Tony reunites with two friends, Carlos and Lisa, at Zia Forica, to sample some foods of the region, specifically snails. Later, Tony and his extended family visit the festival of San Francesco in Lula, to attend a meal for local workers and enjoy the traditions and foods. Then, Aunt Andreana arranges a special seafood meal for Ottavia and Tony, along with some of Ottavia's cousins. They enjoy bottarga, the dried salted roe of the local mullet fish, delicious spiny lobster, and a rich pasta cooked with olive oil and sprinkled with bottarga powder, a dish that, according to Tony is, 'absolutely perfect.' Next, Tony heads to Madrid, Spain, to dine on signature Spanish fare. He get's special treatment at Diverxo, one of Madrid's most exclusive restaurants, where he dines on scallops, tangeri crabs and black pudding dim sum with quail egg. In Naples, Italy, Tony meets Josepina, the eighty-year-old mother of the production driver, to enjoy a classic ragu. Virgin olive oil, onion and garlic are combined with sausage, veal shank, and pork neck in tomato sauce, simmered for five to six hours. Josepina brings a bitter, local vegetable to the table to compliment the meal, fiorelli. Back in New York, Tony visits Italian American chefs Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone at Torrisi Italian Specialties. The chefs serve up "neighborhood dishes," which pay homage to the traditional neighbors of Italian Americans, including a lamb tongue gyro salad and fried rice with sweet pork sausage and American prosciutto, washed down with Schaefer beer.

US Files - Volume 1

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's US trips in The US Files - Volume 1, in which he explores California, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, and Louisiana. In Los Angeles, CA, Tony heads to Shield's Date Gardens, a date emporium known for their 'date shakes.' Then he's off to San Francisco, CA, home to crunchy hippies, adamant vegetarians, and a large vegan culture. At Pirate Cat Radio, a vegan cafe/radio station, Tony chats with DJ Monkey and samples their famous bacon maple latte, a concoction created using real refined bacon (bacon ground into powder)¿despite Pirate Cat's vegan theme. Off to explore more of the city's flavor, Tony meets his friend Oscar at Tadich Grill, San Francisco's oldest restaurant, to dig into the Hangtown Fry, a combination of oysters, eggs, and bacon, inspired by a man's dying wish for a last meal. Tony visits the Hatch, NM, known for its red and green chilies. Judd Nordyke, mayor of Hatch, takes Tony to breakfast at The Pepper Pot, a local joint where chili farmers fill up before heading out to the fields. With a full stomach and an open mind, Tony and his crew decide to try their hand at something adventurous¿white water rafting. The Canyon Reo Rafting group takes Tony and crew out on the Chama River to tackle some class three rapids. Tony travels to Denver, CO, and Austin, TX, the unsung heroes of the food scene. These cities are full of chefs fighting the good fight, creating heroic food that could compete with New York's finest. Tony dines on rattlesnake sausage, oysters, and rabbit belly from a food truck. In New Orleans, LA, Lolis Elie, award-winning columnist, author, producer, and writer on HBO's Treme, joins Tony to dine at Willie Mae's. They feast on red beans and rice. Then, Tony joins an authentic crawfish boil where he chows down on juicy crawfish.

US Files - Volume 2

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's US trips in The US Files - Volume 2, in which he further explores California, Texas and Louisiana. In San Francisco, CA, Tony and his friend Oscar head to a local liquor store known for their cubana torta. This torta is filled with six different meats, avocado, cheese, jalapeños, tomato, mayo, and a fried egg. The next morning, Tony visits the Ferry Building Farmer's Market, home to fresh fruits and vegetables, welcoming people, and a delicious organic tamale plate. That afternoon, Tony takes a trip just across the Bay Bridge to Oakland, to visit Shelley Garza, an advocate for the local community, and samples some of the tasty tacos, burritos, and tamales that International Boulevard's taco trucks are known for. Back in San Francisco, Tony has dinner with chef and friend Chris Cosentino, a well-respected chef in the city, at Sushi Sebo. Course after course of toro, yellowtail, baby shrimp, sake, seabream head, and mackerel keeps Tony's mouth watering. Chris invites Tony to his restaurant, Incanto, a place known for serving up the nasty bits. Tony and a group of friends sit down for a delicious dinner of fried brains, spreadable salami, deep-fried ham crystals, and venison heart tartar. Then Tony heads to Austin, TX, to join in on the fun that is the food truck craze. He visits the El Taco Rico food truck for tacos and deep fried morning dove. He also snacks on delicious slow-cooked brisket, ribs and sausage at Franklin BBQ. Finally, Tony travels to Louisiana for Southern home cookin'. While dining on dirty rice, sweet potatoes, Boudin and cracklings, he discovers Cajun food is strikingly more rustic and less European than its Creole counterpart. This authentic food experience goes deeper yet when he is bestowed the honorable task of shooting a boucherie hog.

US Files - Volume 3

Anthony Bourdain's journeys in the US include stops in Hawaii and Missouri. He chows down on Spam sushi and purchases a pricey aloha shirt, then digs into a squirrel pot pie before taking in an arm wrestling competition.

US Files - Volume 4

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's US trips in The US Files - Volume 4, in which he further explores Montana, Illinois and Maine. Tony heads to Montana to visit a family of fourth-generation ranchers who not only run a cattle operation, but also a dude ranch. Then Tony heads to Livingston, MT, to try his luck at fly-fishing. Outfitted with the latest (and most flattering) gear, Tony is ready for his foray into fly fishing with local Dan Lahren, determined to make an on-camera catch. He meets with Russell Chatham, a renowned landscape painter, who has made Montana his home. Then Tony visits Chicago, IL, to meet with resident Peter Engler who, aside from studying mouse genetics for a living, also makes a hobby as a foodie, seeking out strange and delicious foods in little known places. They visit Fat Johnnies for a taste of the heart attack-inducing "Mighty Dog", a tamale and meaty chili on a bun. After that, Tony visits Hot Doug's, home to hot dog perfection. Not only does Hot Doug's serve the best hot dogs, they also serve French fries fried in pure duck fat, and of course... the foie gras dog. At the opposite end of the spectrum, avant-garde chef Homaro Cantu has been torching, deconstructing, and reinventing food for years at his restaurant Moto. He introduces Tony to some of his creations such as Road Kill, Cuban Cigars, and edible menus. Finally, Tony travels to Maine with his longtime cameraman and native Mainer, Zach Zamboni. Zach exposes Tony to the food and people of the "two Maines"- the civilized coastal area and the sparsely populated, untamed, interior region, which includes Zach's hometown of Milo.

US Files - Volume 5

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's US trips in The US Files - Volume 5, in which he further explores Missouri and Michigan. In West Plains, MO, Tony meets up with author and Ozark native, Daniel Woodrell, to go fishing for sucker fish, known for sucking on the bottom of rivers and streams. Before they start, they chow down on yesterday's catch: deep-fried suckers with fried potatoes, red onions, and hush puppies on the side. Night falls and it's time to start fishing. As Tony tries to get the hang of it, disaster strikes. Daniel falls and breaks his shoulder. The next night, Tony is invited on a raccoon hunt. This tradition is more about the dogs than the prey, as the men compete to see whose hound is the best. Afterwards, they enjoy a meal of roasted raccoon, potatoes, baked beans, and cornbread. One of the men honors Tony with a thoughtful gift of raccoon penis bone. The next day, his new friend Alan brings Tony to a duck hunt. Alan regales Tony with hunting stories before shooting a few ducks down. After learning that Alan doesn't like duck meat, Tony makes it his mission to change his mind by cooking him duck breast. Tony and his friend Zamir visit Detroit, MI, and are introduced to John, a laid-off steel worker. John takes them to Polonia, a restaurant in the Polish section of town, for a Polish feast. They then meet up with Rashid, a man who coincidentally was evacuated from Beirut on the same boat as Tony and the crew during the 2006 war. They enjoy good conversation over a typical Middle Eastern meal of hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush, and more. After that, it's time for a game of Featherbowling, a game very similar to Bocce and a favorite pastime in Detroit. Finally, Tony visits chef Brian Polcyn in Ann Arbor, MI, for a lesson on charcuterie, and of course a taste.

US Files - Volume 6

Favorite Anthony Bourdain trips in the US include stops in Washington, DC, where he warms his heart with chili dogs, and New York, where it's lamb noodles, oxtail and a very exclusive crispy duck.

Latin America Files - Volume 1

The best of Anthony Bourdain's Latin America trips in The Latin America Files - Vol. 1, in which he further explores Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama. He digs into lobster ceviche and iguana, before burning six tons of cocaine.

Latin America Files - Volume 2

Anthony Bourdain explores South America. In Brazil, he visits markets and tries indigenous Amazonian cuisine. He finds grilled meats galore in Uruguay and digs into his ancestral roots, while local chefs and rock bands are his guides in Ecuador.

Latin America Files - Volume 3

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Latin America trips in The Latin America Files - Volume 3, in which he further explores Mexico, Panama and Nicaragua. Tony meets his friends Carlos and Martin in Mexico City at Cantina La Mascota. In Mexico City, a cantina is a bar where the more you drink, the more delicious food is brought your way. After that, they head off to one of the training centers for Lucha Libre. Similar to the American WWE with a bit more flair, Lucha Libre is one of the great Mexican sports beloved by all. Champion wrestler El Octagon teaches the three friends a few moves in the ring and shows them why he is the reigning champion. Then they explore a bit of Mexico's history, traveling down river just as the Aztecs did hundreds of years ago. At the end of an isolated canal, the three come upon Diego Rivera living on the Island of the Dolls, a weirdly creepy wonderland filled with headless doll bodies, doll heads, and various body parts strewn throughout the trees. Sufficiently creeped out, Tony and friends need a drink to calm their nerves and head to a neighborhood joint serving up suspicious-looking fermented cactus sap that provides a happy buzz. Carlos takes Tony back to his family home in Pueblo, Mexico, where his relatives have gathered for a feast of epic proportions... from tamales to tortillas to the perfect mole poblano. In Panama, Tony treks through the Darien Gap, one of the most dangerous jungles in the world. From malaria to snakes with heads as large as your fist, the Darien is about as primordial as it gets. After braving the gap, Tony savors his continued existence. In Nicaragua, Tony meets up with a local, Walter Delgado, to discover what it truly means to live in Managua today. Tony moves on to the city of Esteli, and is given a traditional Sunday supper of mondongo, a tripe and vegetable stew. Finally Tony is taken to the butcher to buy pig's blood to help make blood sausage.

Latin America Files - Volume 4

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Latin America trips in The Latin America Files - Volume 4, in which he further explores Colombia, Brazil and Chile. In Cartagena, Colombia, Tony joins chef Jorge Escandon at his restaurant, La Cevicheria, for some delicious fresh seafood. They visit the Central market and enjoy a meal with local market workers at Cecilia. Across the channel from Cartagena is Tierra Bomba, an island with a completely different way of life than its bustling sister city. Arnufo, a local lobster fisherman, invites Tony and Jorge to a meal at his mother's restaurant, complete with lobster that Arnufo caught that morning. Back on the mainland, Jorge shows Tony a popular late-night snack in the town of San Antonio: fried pig intestines and boiled pig ears. In Belem, Brazil, Tony meets up with Felipe, a local food enthusiast, and chef Oliviera de Ofir, an expert on indigenous Amazonian cuisine. Tony is led to the fish market, where he is introduced to the massive filhote catfish. He convinces the fishmonger to slice a sashimi-thin piece from the belly and eats it raw, something unheard of in Brazil. It was fantastic. Tony heads down the Amazon with his guide Caito, to meet up with Dr. Urano Carualho, a botanist specializing in Amazonian fauna. Dr. Carualho collects the prized acai berry and shows Tony how it is prepared. Next, Tony heads to Mexiana Island, where an enormous fish is said to lurk. Tony is determined to find the pirarucu, a prehistoric delicacy. With the help of local fishermen they set off into the jungle, moving through murky water until an enormous form breaks the water's surface. After landing in Santiago, Chile, Tony's friend Raul takes him to a country town in the Corrico Valley to experience a favorite pastime in Chile: the rodeo. Yes, there are horses, cowboys, and ropes, this rodeo is as much about the food as it is about the action.

Latin America Files - Volume 5

Anthony Bourdain's Latin American travels explore Chile, Brazil and Colombia. He dines on hoof soup, pulled pork and fresh seafood, then walks in the footsteps of drug lord Pablo Escobar.

The Caribbean Files - Volume 1

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Caribbean trips in The Caribbean Files - Volume 1, in which he further explores Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Grenadine Islands. In Haiti, Tony walks the streets of Port Au Prince, taking in the destruction the earthquake left behind. After that, he meets up with Handy Tibert, a well-known face in the Haitian film industry, for a taste of Haitian street food. When Tony and Handy stop for chicken, rice and beans, and a spicy slaw, they quickly notice that passersby have stopped to watch, not because of the film crew, but because they are hungry. Tony and his crew make a quick decision to buy out the street food vendor and feed the onlookers. Unfortunately, a violent commotion erupts, which Tony pegs as a metaphor for what is wrong with so much well-intentioned aid effort around the world. The next day, Tony returns to the streets for the Day of the Dead. Usually this holiday is filled with celebration, but this year's festivities are a bit more somber as the Haitians visit the remains of their relatives lost in the quake. Afterwards, Tony meets with actor and humanitarian, Sean Penn, in the tent city built by his relief group, J/P Haitian Relief Organization. They sample chicken pies and explore the grounds, then look through inspiring pieces of art created by local Haitians. In the Dominican Republic, Tony meets filmmaker Juan Basanta for lunch. Empanadas, longanisa, Dominican peas, stewed goat and avocado salad are served alongside ice-cold Dominican beer. On the outskirts of town is the neighborhood of Villa Mella. Here, Tony meets up with local writer and magazine editor Ruben Lamarche for a celebration full of chicharron, pork deep-fried in lard. Tony heads to the Grenadine Islands where he meets chef and restaurateur Norman Van Aken for breakfast on the beach. They dine on barracuda, clawless lobsters and croissants that don't suck. Then he visits the small island of Bequia to hunt and feast on a large rodent. On St. Vincent, Tony fishes for crawfish and relaxes by a waterfall.

The Caribbean Files - Volume 2

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Caribbean trips in The Caribbean Files - Volume 2, in which he further explores Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. In Kingston, Jamaica, Tony walks through Coronation Market, a sprawling market in the center of the city, known for being a political dividing line. Tony meets reporter Robert LaLah who gives him a tour of the grounds. They travel to Red Hills Road, known for its Friday night street food scene. Tony samples drum pan chicken, otherwise known as street jerk chicken. Tony spends the next morning relaxing on family-friendly Hellshire Beach. Tony and his friend Sarah Manley prepare a traditional pepper fish meal, and enjoy it while watching the locals. Jamaica is home to a large number of underground caves, and with the help of the Jamaican Caves Organization, Tony and his crew descend into the depths of a bat infested cave. In the Dominican Republic, Tony heads to Boca Chica, Santa Domingo's local beach. Filmmaker and surfer Ivan takes Tony to Wendy's for a lunch of fried fish, fried sweet potatoes, avocado and yaniqueques: crunchy tortillas served as a light snack. The next morning, Tony meets Jerry, a longtime friend and cameraman, for breakfast at El Cabito, a small restaurant run by European expats. Over a salad of fresh conch and cuttlefish, grilled shrimp and beer, Tony and Jerry reminisce about their days working together. In Havana, Cuba, Tony sits down with Roberto Salas, Castro's favorite photographer, to talk about his photos and his life in the socialist country. They dine on roasted chicken with orange sauce and rice and beans. Then Tony heads to the market to meet with Elizabeth Espinoza, who is known locally as Godmother. In a country where most restaurants are state-owned, she runs a private establishment out of her home. Here, Tony enjoys pan-fried port, yucca, rice and beans. Lastly, Tony visits a barbershop where the camera shy proprietor gives him the closest shave in the history of man.

Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 1

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Eastern Hemisphere trips in The Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 1, in which he explores Australia. In Melbourne, Tony meets up with Paul Wilson, a British chef, for a tour of Queen Victoria Market, a popular spot for locals. The market is filled with fresh produce, fish and cuts of meat. Paul's restaurant, the Half Moon, is also home to freshly cooked, delicious ingredients cooked to perfection, which Tony enjoys with Paul's local chefs friends. Another popular spot for local Melbournians is the trugo field. Trugo is a sport similar to croquet and bowling combined, which Tony's friend, Matt, introduces to him. After a couple drinks at a local bar, Matt and Tony enjoy dinner at Rumi, a fantastic example of Lebanese cuisine. Fried brains, soft-shell prawns, and a variety of roasted and marinated meats fill the dinner table. Upon Tony's arrival to Sydney, he and chef Matt Moran fly to Matt's family's lamb and beef farm, Greenhills Farms. Matt and his father show Tony how to properly butcher a lamb into various cuts, which they then throw on the "barbie" with some salt and oil. Next stop is Harry's Café de Wheels, which has the most famous and traditional meat pies in Sydney. Tony orders a curry tiger pie, or as he likes to call it, a "volcano of love," along with a ginger beer. Meat pie is followed by a boat ride to Olympic Park, where Tony sees his first Australian rugby game. The following morning, Tony finds himself fully suited in scuba gear and inside an aquatic tank, surrounded by 11-foot-long grey nurse sharks. Then Tony heads to Matt's local community restaurant Chiswick, which contains all the goodies from Matt's family's farm. Here, Tony and Matt feast on delicious slow-roasted lamb shoulder and Moran family beef.

Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 2

We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Eastern Hemisphere trips in The Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 2, in which he further explores Australia and Egypt. In Melbourne, Tony and his friend Matt head to Sydney Street, a bustling shopping district filled with immigrant restaurants and markets. They sample fresh Middle Eastern food and delicious lamb kebabs. Tony spends the next morning walking around Melbourne's Chinatown with Tony Tam, a local chef and food writer. Dainty Sichuan, a popular local restaurant, is a wonderful example of authentic Sichuan food. Tony Tam takes Tony to enjoy some delicious, spicy favorites from southwestern China. Then, Tony and some chef friends gather for a stereotypically Australian pastime: the barbie. On a rooftop overlooking the Parliament building, they feast on shrimp, wagyu beef, succulent lamb, and fresh vegetables. Paul Wilson takes Tony to the Royal Mail, a culinary wonderland in a tiny countryside farming town outside of Melbourne. Chef Dan Hunter gives Tony a tour of the restaurant's garden before cooking a delicious lunch of locally-grown ingredients. They enjoy fresh vegetables, fresh calamari, kingfish, and pigeon, and a variety of other home-grown specialties. In Sydney, Tony finds himself at Gardel's bar, listening to music by indie artist Lanie Lane. Gardel's is followed by one of the hottest restaurants in town, Porteno. At Porteno, Tony dines on blood sausage, pig's head, and slow-roasted lamb ribs, skin and shoulder. In an effort to avoid the lines of tour buses snaking their way to the Sphynx and Pyramids in Egypt, Tony visits with the locals to get a taste for what it means to be Egyptian. He hits the streets to sample koshary, a local delicacy in Cairo. Then, he heads to the open desert with a group of Bedouin men to kill and cook a goat, then sleep under the stars.

Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 3

The best of Anthony Bourdain's Hemisphere trips in The Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 3, in which he further explores Egypt and Mozambique. He smokes shisha, sucks on giant crayfish and relaxes with a beer and piri piri.

Asia Files - Volume 6

The best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Vol. 6, in which he further explores China, Japan and Sri Lanka. He devours a fried pork chop bun, dines on crab curry and monkfish, then takes shots of coconut liquor.

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Every Anthony Bourdain Show, Ranked

Anthony Bourdain, a revered chef and an accomplished television personality, left behind a legacy that showcased his passion for food, travel, and culture through various captivating TV shows. These programs not only offered viewers a chance to experience flavors from around the world, but also shed light on the stories of people and places often overlooked in mainstream media. As such, it's no wonder that some of his productions have become timeless treasures cherished by food enthusiasts and wanderlust-driven audiences alike.

The best Anthony Bourdain shows share a common thread: the way they artfully depict diverse culinary adventures while delving into different aspects of human experiences. Through each episode, viewers are treated to intimate glimpses into local cultures as Bourdain navigates both bustling urban centers and remote hideaways. Moreover, these series reveal insightful commentaries on contemporary issues, connecting gastronomy with broader social contexts.

For instance, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown takes audiences on a journey to destinations less-traveled as he explores their unique cuisines and cultural identities. In Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations , he takes a deeper look at global culinary traditions while sharing engaging conversations with locals about their lives and histories. Similarly, A Cook's Tour chronicles Bourdain's earlier years venturing across continents to discover hidden gems in the world of gastronomy. Each of these Anthony Bourdain series exemplifies the quintessential elements that make them stand out among the myriad of food- and travel-focused programs.

In celebrating Anthony Bourdain's life and work through his remarkable television series', it becomes evident how deeply ingrained his love for exploration was within every frame of his productions. With an unwavering curiosity paired with genuine empathy towards diverse peoples across the globe, he crafted masterpieces that evoke emotions ranging from hunger pangs to profound reflections on humanity itself. These well-loved anthologies will continue to inspire generations to come, prompting them to embrace new experiences beyond their own comfort zones and forge connections that transcend geographical boundaries.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

No Reservations catapulted Anthony Bourdain to stardom, showcasing his unique blend of culinary expertise and wanderlust. As a travel and food show, the series spanned the globe, with Bourdain exploring local cuisine and culture in over 100 episodes. Standout moments include his heartwarming trip to Beirut, where he forged connections amidst the chaos of war, and an unforgettable sojourn in Tokyo, delving into the city's vibrant subcultures. No Reservations featured notable guests such as Bill Murray, who joined Bourdain in Charleston, and Iggy Pop, who explored Miami's culinary scene with him. The show left an indelible mark on television, whetting the appetites of foodies and travel enthusiasts alike.

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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

Parts Unknown was the pièce de résistance of Bourdain's career, as he delved deeper into the heart and soul of the cultures he visited. Employing a cinematic approach, the show transcended the boundaries of traditional food and travel series, touching on history, politics, and societal issues. The episode "Iran," for instance, offered a rarely-seen glimpse into the lives of everyday Iranians, shattering preconceived notions about the country. In one of the most iconic episodes, Bourdain shared a meal with then-President Barack Obama in a modest Vietnamese restaurant in Hanoi, showcasing the power of food to bridge cultural divides. With his inimitable storytelling and insatiable curiosity, Bourdain left no culinary stone unturned in Parts Unknown , forever changing the way we view the world and its diverse gastronomy.

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A Cook's Tour

A Cook's Tour was the genesis of Bourdain's television career, laying the groundwork for his signature blend of culinary exploration and cultural immersion. The show saw him gallivanting across the globe, sampling exotic dishes and engaging with local communities. Highlights include Bourdain's daring escapades in the jungles of Cambodia and his poignant journey to his ancestors' homeland in France. During his travels, Bourdain met with renowned chef Ferran Adrià in the legendary Spanish restaurant elBulli. Although A Cook's Tour only lasted two seasons, it was a trailblazer for the slew of food and travel shows that followed, cementing Bourdain's status as a culinary icon.

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The Layover

The Layover was a whirlwind of a show, with Bourdain dashing through cities around the world during layovers, determined to make the most of his limited time. The format was a thrilling race against the clock , as Bourdain sought out the best eats and experiences in each destination. From getting inked in Singapore to pounding the pavement in search of Montreal's finest poutine, the show was a fast-paced, no-holds-barred adventure. The Layover proved that even with a tight schedule, there's always time to appreciate the flavors and excitement a city has to offer.

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The Taste was a departure from Bourdain's travel-oriented shows, focusing instead on the cutthroat world of culinary competition. As a judge and mentor on this fast-paced cooking show, Bourdain displayed his mentorship prowess, guiding contestants through high-pressure challenges. Alongside fellow judges Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre, and Marcus Samuelsson, Bourdain critiqued dishes based solely on a single spoonful. Celebrity guest chefs, such as José Andrés and Eric Ripert, also made appearances on the show, sharing their culinary expertise with the contestants. The Taste showcased Bourdain's keen palate and cooking acumen, proving that his talents extended beyond the realm of globe-trotting food adventures.

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Anthony Bourdain's: A Cook's Tour - Season 1

S1E1 - A Taste of Tokyo

S1E2 - Dining With Geishas

S1E3 - Cobra Heart-Food That Makes You Manly

S1E4 - Eating on the Mekong

S1E5 - Wild Delicacies

S1E6 - Eating on the Edge of Nowhere

S1E7 - Cod Crazy

S1E8 - San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town

S1E9 - Childhood Flavors

S1E10 - Stuffed like a Pig

S1E11 - A Desert Feast

S1E12 - Traditional Tastes

S1E13 - The Cook Who Came in From the Cold

S1E14 - So Much Vodka, So Little Time

S1E15 - Tamales and Iguana, Oaxacan Style

S1E16 - Puebla, Where the Good Cooks Are From

S1E17 - Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness

S1E18 - The French Laundry Experience

S1E19 - My Hometown Favorites

S1E20 - My Life as a Cook

S1E21 - Highland Grub

S1E22 - A Pleasing Palate

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S2E1 - Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes

S2E2 - No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street

S2E3 - A Mystical World

S2E4 - How to Be a Carioca

S2E5 - Elements of a Great Bar

S2E6 - The Struggle for the Soul of America

S2E7 - The BBQ Triangle

S2E8 - Mad Tony: The Food Warrior

S2E9 - Down Under: The Wild West of Cooking

S2E10 - Singapore: New York in Twenty Years

S2E11 - Lets Get Lost

S2E12 - My Friend Linh

S2E13 - Thailand: One Night in Bangkok

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Who Was Anthony Bourdain?

Anthony Bourdain first established his culinary career when he became the executive chef at Brasserie Les Halles. After his article "Don’t Read Before Eating This" appeared in The New Yorker to raves in 1997, Bourdain moved from one high-profile culinary project to the next, including TV shows A Cook’s Tour and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations . He also wrote several books, including Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly. Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in France on June 8, 2018, from a reported suicide.

Early Life and Kitchen Career

Born on June 25, 1956, in New York City, Anthony Bourdain was raised in suburban New Jersey, developing a devotion to literature and rock music. (His mother was a copy editor and his dad, a music executive.) Bourdain eventually attended Vassar College for two years and then graduated from the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America in 1978.

Later acknowledging self-destructive drug use during his youth, Bourdain soon began running the kitchens of New York restaurants such as the Supper Club, One Fifth Avenue and Sullivan's. He became executive chef at Brasserie Les Halles in 1998.

Culinary Writing

In 1997, The New Yorker published Bourdain's now famous article "Don’t Eat Before Reading This," a scathingly honest look at the inner workings of restaurants, specifically their kitchens. With his credibility as a renowned chef, the article carried much weight and led to other writing projects. In 2000, his bestselling book Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly , a vast expansion of the New Yorker article that highlighted Bourdain's sometimes rough disposition, came out to great popularity.

A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines , an account of exotic food and his travel exploits around the world, followed in 2001. The book was written in connection to his first TV series, A Cook’s Tour , which debuted a year later and aired until 2003.

The 2000s: TV Successes and More Bestsellers

In 2002, Bourdain started his two-season run on the Food Network’s A Cook’s Tour , a series featuring Bourdain traveling the world seeking culinary adventures. In 2004, Bourdain released Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking , and in 2006, The Nasty Bits . Both books went on to become New York Times bestsellers.

Other Ventures

Bourdain also appeared as guest judge on the Top Chef reality cooking competition show several times, and was one of the main judges on the eighth season of Top Chef All-Stars .

Always up for a new experience, Bourdain appeared in an episode of reality show Miami Ink , on which he received a skull tattoo. He also had a brief cameo in the 2008 movie Far Cry and appeared on the children's TV show Yo Gabba Gabba! as Dr. Tony. He served as a writer and consultant for the series Treme as well.

Bourdain’s next book, Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook , was released in 2010. He also published crime fiction as well as a 2001 historical account of Typhoid Mary and the 2013 graphic novel Get Jiro!

Bourdain returned to series television in 2013 with Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown , which again examined specific dining rituals across the globe. The show won four Emmys, with three consecutive wins from 2013-15 for Outstanding Informational Series or Special. In 2015, the culinary expert also announced the development of a giant food hall in Manhattan, New York, to be dubbed Bourdain Market.

Personal Life and Daughter

Having been married previously for almost two decades, in 2007, Bourdain wed jujitsu expert Ottavia Busia. They became parents to daughter Ariane that year.

In September 2016, the couple announced their plans to divorce, citing that their decision was mutual and amicable. Bourdain subsequently developed a relationship with Italian actress and director Asia Argento.

Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in Kaysersberg, France, on June 8, 2018, after committing suicide. He was in the area working on an episode of his Parts Unknown series.

"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," CNN said in a statement. "His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time."

Two weeks later, a toxicology report revealed that no narcotics were found in Bourdain's body. Around that time, it was announced that a biography of him was in the works. Described as "an authorized portrait of the writer, veteran chef and television traveler, built from stories shared by those who knew him best," the bio was scheduled to be edited by Bourdain's long-time assistant, Laurie Woolever, and published in the fall of 2019.

Continuing the posthumous recognition, the Television Academy Foundation announced that Parts Unknown had earned six nominations for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, to air on September 17, 2018.

In August, CNN said that Parts Unknown producers had enough material to deliver one final season of the show. Although only one episode would feature Bordain's narration, his voice would be heard throughout the series thanks to on-location audio of his trips to New York City's Lower East Side, the Texas-Mexico border area, Spain and Indonesia. A CNN executive said the penultimate episode would feature cast and crew members discussing their experiences on the show, with the finale focusing on "how Tony affected the world."

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I never did an apprenticeship in a truly great restaurant kitchen. As a result, I never got really good as a chef. I wonder what it would have been like to have apprenticed with a Michel Bras or Arzak. No serious regrets, though. Things have turned out pretty damned good.
I got off of heroin in the 1980s. Friends of mine from the ‘70s and ‘80s, they just got off five, six, maybe 10 years ago. And we’re the lucky ones. We made it out alive. There are a lot of guys that didn’t get that far.
Eventually, I would like to become an Italian patriarch. I would sit in my garden and make bad wine, growing peppers and tomatoes.

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The Travel Essentials That Anthony Bourdain Would Always Pack For A Trip

Anthony Bourdain knew a lot about travel. Though he got his start as a chef in New York City, he became a household name as the star of travel food shows "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" and "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown." On the shows, the foodie visited not only tourist hotspots (Tokyo, Las Vegas, Berlin) but also less-traveled destinations (Congo, Ethiopia, Bhutan). He reportedly spent 200 to 250 days a year on the road, shooting for the TV series and exploring new and exotic destinations.

With so much jet-setting under his belt before his tragic death in 2018, Bourdain offered a lot of valuable wisdom for the rest of us explorers (even if we only dream of traveling for a living like he did). Case in point: his packing tips. To start, the TV star only used sturdy luggage that could survive being manhandled. "I don't like having to worry about taking it easy on luggage when I'm throwing it in an overhead bin or tossing it on the tarmac," he told Men's Journal , adding that his luggage of choice was a "near-bulletproof" Tumi suitcase. Then, Bourdain separated his belongings into one carry-on bag full of essentials and his larger luggage, which he always checked, according to an Esquire interview.

So what exactly did he put inside his travel bags? Like many, Bourdain was known to pack necessities, such as medicine and a laptop. However, some of his must-haves were a little more offbeat — just like Bourdain and his adventures.

A fiction book

Travel guides can be a useful way to learn about a location's top sights and attractions, but Anthony Bourdain preferred fiction books to better understand a place's overall vibe. "I bring at least one physical book [when traveling], I find that comforting," he told The New York Times . "Often a book set in the country that I'm headed towards. A work of fiction, preferably. The perfect book to read before you go to Vietnam is Graham Greene's 'The Quiet American.' Fiction seems to capture the place in a way that's more tangible. It just works for me better than a travel guide."

Specifically, the former chef told ShermansTravel that he preferred novels written by people who have spent a long amount of time in the destination. "Ex-intelligence officers, NGO workers. It doesn't matter how old the book is, it'll give you a sense of how a place smells, feels, the little intricacies, annoyances, and delights of a place," he revealed.

A book can come in handy during long-haul flights or layovers, and reading can be a relaxing way to unplug from your devices while on vacation. However, if you intend to pack light, consider adding a digital copy of a book to your tablet or phone instead.

A hidden knife

As a chef and food lover, Anthony Bourdain likely knew a thing or two about cooking knives. When traveling, though, the TV show host brought along a different type of knife: a hidden credit card knife. "If it's a place with heavy street crime, I have this sneaky credit card that turns into a knife," he shared with The New York Times. "It's not something you'd want to get into a serious fight with, but it might be a rude surprise should someone grab you from behind as you enter your hotel room."

The recommendation isn't surprising, given Bourdain's edgy, punk-rock reputation. Still, traveling with knives can be tricky and should be done with caution. According to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration , pocket knives and other sharp objects must be kept in checked baggage and are prohibited in carry-on luggage. Moreover, knives must be securely covered to avoid injury.

Some destinations may also prohibit pocket knives and other self-defense tools. For instance, France bans the transportation of weapons unless you prove a legitimate reason. Carrying a knife or other weapon could lead to a 15,000 euro fine and a one-year prison sentence.

Electronics

Over 90% of travelers (unsurprisingly) feel compelled to take their smartphones on vacation, according to a 2023 BankMyCell survey, and Anthony Bourdain was no different. He was known to bring multiple devices on his trips to stay connected. He once told Travel Channel that he refused to travel without his iPhone, a Mac laptop, "good" headphones, and an iPad. He elaborated to Esquire, "And the iPad is essential. I load it up with books to be read, videos, films, games, apps, because I'm assuming there will be downtime. You can't count on good films on an airplane."

Having access to entertainment and apps can be a lifesaver when waiting for a delayed flight or while stranded in a long taxi stand line. Just be sure to keep an eye on your data roaming when using your phone overseas or get an international SIM in advance. In an interview with HuffPost , Bourdain added, "Also pack a charger to power up."

Workout apparel

Workout clothing might be a packing staple for many travelers, but for Anthony Bourdain, your typical jogging pants and breathable T-shirt don't quite fit the bill. The globetrotter explained to Men's Journal that he stayed fit by practicing the martial arts sport jiu-jitsu, even when on the road. "I train wherever I go," he shared. "No matter what city I'm in, if there is a gym that calls itself Jiu Jitsu, I will be there. I will just walk into a class."

To get his jiu-jitsu fix, Bourdain always made sure to pack the right attire. "I bring a couple of [the uniforms called] gi, actually, because one has to give serious consideration, always, I have found, to laundry cycles in hotels," he told The New York Times. "I'm very aware that you need to get it in by 9 or 10 if you want it back the same day and one can't always do that. I'm a worst-case scenario planner, so chances are I'll bring three gi just in case the laundry cycle is not what I would like."

Even if a martial arts uniform isn't in your luggage, Bourdain's tip still applies: Bring multiple sets of activewear, in case you don't have a chance to wash them in time. That way, you never have to skip a workout.

Digestion medication

Food poisoning is an unfortunate reality of travel — one 2015 study published in BMJ Clinical Evidence suggested that 30% to 70% of all international travelers develop gastrointestinal symptoms during or just after their trips. Anthony Bourdain could relate, admitting to TV Guide in 2011 that he had suffered from food poisoning twice while filming for his TV shows. For the foodie, digestive upset was just part of the experience. He told ShermansTravel , "[E]ating and getting out and expressing a willingness to try something new is the best way to see the country. You'll see things you'd never see otherwise. When it comes to that, the possibility of diarrhea is well worth it."

To prepare for the worst, he always packed stomach medication on his trips. "Imodium is important," Bourdain explained to Esquire. "The necessity for Imodium will probably present itself, and you don't want to be caught without it." According to Drugs.com , Imodium is a brand name for loperamide, a medicine that slows digestion and treats diarrhea. Imodium is available over the counter, so you don't need a doctor's prescription to travel with it. However, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration suggests clearly labeling any medication in your luggage for screening purposes.

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World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, Unusual Book Offers Another Glimpse Of An Unusual Man

Like Anthony Bourdain’s legion of admirers, I was eager to read World Travel: An Irreverent Guide (Ecco, an imprint of Harper Collins), authored by Bourdain and his long-time assistant, writer and editor Laurie Woolever.

Food and travel enthusiasts were shocked by the unexpected death of the strikingly handsome, inspiring storyteller who seemed to be having the time of his life pursuing his passions. People around the world felt as if they had lost a friend, even if he was one they never really had met.

Woolever compiled this much anticipated book after Bourdain’s death, by suicide, at the age of 61 in June 2018. It is scheduled for release on April 20, 2021.

World Travel: What’s inside the book

The 480-page book is divided into 43 chapters, each covering one of Bourdain’s favorite countries (among the 93 he visited before he died). Most of these chapters are further broken down, with descriptions of two or three cities. Both the writing and organization make for a breezy read and easy reference.

All the chapters are quite brief, usually not more than ten pages with lots of white space, although there are several exceptions. The lengthy chapter about the United States is almost a hundred pages, but it, too, is broken down; in this case, by various states and cities. The descriptions of destinations, restaurants and accommodations are well-curated although some readers may find them limited in number and detail.

Woolever recounts that although she and Bourdain had talked about doing the book for some time, his busy schedule precluded them from collaborating to the extent she might have liked. In fact, she mentions that the book took its shape from a single, hour-long meeting with him.

An intimate portrait

World Travel: An Irreverent guide, published posthumously by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever

However, Woolever’s close association with Bourdain dates back almost two decades. She first began working with the storied chef in 2002, when he hired her to edit and test recipes for his book, Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook . She became his assistant in 2009; Bourdain playfully calling her his “lieutenant.”

Although Bourdain was a prolific and talented writer, it was she who often polished his words. She traveled with him many times, occupying a front-row seat that allowed her to know the man, his interests and sensibilities. From her description in the book, her relationship with Bourdain sounds to me much like that of a “ work-spouse .”

The chapters highlight some of the most memorable people, places, hotels, sights, and foods, of course, of Bourdain’s travels. Interspersed are reflections from Bourdain’s close friends, family and colleagues.

For example, author and journalist Bill Buford’s essay, “On Lyon,” talks about the Parts Unknown episode focused on that gastronomic mecca . Another essay by his brother, Christopher Bourdain, entitled “A Child’s View of Paris,” details intimate memories of the brothers’ first trip abroad in 1966, when Christopher was just seven and Tony ten years old.

Lyon, a destination mentioned in World Travel: An Irreverent Guide. Sunset on the Saone River in Lyon

The book is at its best when Woolever makes copious use of Bourdain’s actual words, sourced from his writings; from the 104 episodes of his 12-season CNN series, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown ; his eight-season show on The Travel Channel’s No Reservations , and her personal observations . The choice of vignettes capture his voice and tone, including some of the profanity that challenged censors and some followers.

Anthony Bourdain on Parts Unknown (credit: CNN Press Room)

An unusual book

Although probably an asset rather than a drawback, it’s hard to categorize this book. It isn’t a guide book, per se, because the narratives are so personal and compelling. It’s part travelogue, part memoir, part ethnography, part poetry, and a posthumous tribute to a culinary icon. If you are traveling to one of those places, it can be used as a roadmap pointing you to some of Bourdain’s favorite places with descriptions of not-to-be-missed local foods and recipes.

Complementing the text are whimsical pen-and-ink illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook that appear throughout the volume. These include Bourdain riding a motorcycle in Cambodia, entering a temple in Taiwan, and fishing off The Malecón in Cuba.

Distracting and feeling somewhat superfluous in each chapter was the inclusion of “Arrival and Getting Around” information. It isn’t likely that readers will use this book to focus on the nitty gritty of airports and local transportation, especially when travel is currently in so much flux. Given the choice, I would have preferred Woolever to use that space to include more reflections about Bourdain’s takes on people and places.

To whet your appetite:

A sampling of some of my favorite bourdain-isms in the book, on barcelona .

“Outside of Asia, this is it: the best and most exciting place to eat in the world…How can ham be this good? How can something that comes in a can be that terrific? Simple things—an anchovy, an olive, a piece of cheese…Really really simple things…”

On Eating in Taiwan

“A steamed bun filled with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly braised in soy sauce, wine, shallots and five-spice powder, served with pickled mustard greens, cilantro, and crushed peanuts.”

On Tanzania

“It’s nuts driving into the Serengeti. After a short while, you actually get used to the Jungle Book scene playing out in front of your car. Giraffe and wildebeest, zebra—they all seem to hang out with each other. No conflict at all.”

Just in time

Although the release date for the book is April 20, 2021, I was fortunate to snag an advance review copy. The publication is especially welcome at a time when travel is on pause and intrepid travelers are relegated to either reading about destinations or seeing them virtually, in photos or videos.

If you have already been to some or many of these countries or cities, you’ll welcome Bourdain’s witty, unvarnished insights.

For those who haven’t traveled widely, the chapters offer an inspiring bucket list. Bourdain always had an unusual ability to increase the breadth of our understanding of the foods, cultures and traditions of people around the world, which is more needed now than ever.

About the author

Laurie Woolever is a writer and editor who has written about food and travel for The New York Times, GQ, Food & Wine, Lucky Peach, Saveur, Dissent, Roads & Kingdoms and others. She has worked as an editor at Art Culinaire and Wine Spectator.

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World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by Bourdain and Woolever is available for pre-order now, both in hardcover and Kindle format. It is currently ranked #1 in the categories of General Travel Reference, Culinary Biographies & Memoirs, and Travelogues & Travel Essays.

Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This is a fair and honest review based on my personal opinion.

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DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The start of May means schools are winding down and summer is just around the corner.

Chris Warren, Director of the Dothan Houston County Library Systems, chose a travel-themed book to celebrate the return of summer vacation for this month’s edition of Chapter Chat.

Warren decided on World Travel, an Irreverent Guide by chef, writer and documentarian Anthony Bourdain.

“Anthony Bourdain is real typical of what you’d consider a ‘travel log’ writer: he went all around the world, he tried all kinds of food, he met all kinds of people,” Warren said.

Warren said one of the benefits of World Travel is that readers can glean much information from the book.

“What’s really great about this [book] is it’s probably the most practical of all of the books [Bourdain] has written,” Warren said. “You can thumb through it, you can look at different countries, he has information or advice about how to get there, how to get into the airport, where you should eat, where you should go, even places that you should avoid, and, in keeping with what his brand was, some places that are sort of ‘off the beaten path.’”

Not only does World Travel offer wisdom in the form of an informational traveler’s guide, but Warren said the book is a fun one, too.

Warren suggested even travel-averse readers might enjoy Bourdain’s work.

“I would suggest this book because it can be a really good point of inspiration,” he said.

However, Warren did warn that those who read it might be infected with the “travel bug” and want to visit some of the places Bourdain discusses.

Those interested in borrowing World Travel, an Irreverent Guide are invited to create a library card with the Dothan Houston County Library Systems.

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<p>For Anthony Bourdain, dining was an art. He spent a career teaching viewers of <em>No Reservation</em>, <em>Parts Unknown</em>, and other TV shows how much joy can come from the most straightforward dish from the most unlikely place.</p> <p>While he traveled worldwide, bringing world-class dishes to our living rooms, you don’t have to break out your passport to eat like Bourdain. These restaurants in the U.S. are places Bourdain gave a thumbs up to.</p>

For Anthony Bourdain, dining was an art. He spent a career teaching viewers of No Reservation , Parts Unknown , and other TV shows how much joy can come from the most straightforward dish from the most unlikely place.

While he traveled worldwide, bringing world-class dishes to our living rooms, you don’t have to break out your passport to eat like Bourdain. These restaurants in the U.S. are places Bourdain gave a thumbs up to.

<p><a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/1273493/restaurants-anthony-bourdain-loved/" rel="nofollow noopener">Side Street Inn</a> serves no-fuss foods like fried chicken, ribs, fried rice, and poké. During his visit, Bourdain discovered he had many preconceptions about Hawaiian comfort foods. If you want to be pleasantly surprised like he was, head out to Side Street Inn if you’re ever in Honolulu or Waikiki.</p>

Side Street Inn (Hawaii)

Side Street Inn serves no-fuss foods like fried chicken, ribs, fried rice, and poké. During his visit, Bourdain discovered he had many preconceptions about Hawaiian comfort foods. If you want to be pleasantly surprised like he was, head out to Side Street Inn if you’re ever in Honolulu or Waikiki.

<p>Katz’s is an institution in New York, <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anthony-Bourdain" rel="nofollow noopener">the city Bourdain grew up in</a>. The over-a-century-old restaurant can delight you with incredible sandwiches like pastrami and brisket, along with its unique takes on pickles and latkes. Katz’s never disappoints if you want to eat like Anthony Bourdain.</p>

Katz’s Delicatessen (New York)

Katz’s is an institution in New York, the city Bourdain grew up in . The over-a-century-old restaurant can delight you with incredible sandwiches like pastrami and brisket, along with its unique takes on pickles and latkes. Katz’s never disappoints if you want to eat like Anthony Bourdain.

<p>Anthony Bourdain loved Kansas City barbecue and named this restaurant <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a19540872/must-visit-restaurants/" rel="nofollow noopener">one of the best in the state</a> to enjoy pulled pork, burnt ends, and ribs. If you’re a Texas barbecue aficionado, the best way to find out if Bourdain’s love of Kansas City barbecue was legitimate is to try it out when you’re in the area.</p>

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Anthony Bourdain loved Kansas City barbecue and named this restaurant one of the best in the state to enjoy pulled pork, burnt ends, and ribs. If you’re a Texas barbecue aficionado, the best way to find out if Bourdain’s love of Kansas City barbecue was legitimate is to try it out when you’re in the area.

<p>Anthony Bourdain picked this exclusive restaurant in Napa Valley for its tasting menu, fresh, delicious ingredients, and high standards. You may need to wait a while to follow in his footsteps because <a href="https://californiathroughmylens.com/french-laundry/" rel="nofollow noopener">getting a table</a> at The French Laundry can take weeks.</p>

The French Laundry (California)

Anthony Bourdain picked this exclusive restaurant in Napa Valley for its tasting menu, fresh, delicious ingredients, and high standards. You may need to wait a while to follow in his footsteps because getting a table at The French Laundry can take weeks.

<p>Anthony Bourdain enjoyed down-to-earth food, including hot dogs. As such, the <a href="https://wealthofgeeks.com/the-most-iconic-tv-cooks/" rel="noopener">celebrity chef</a> loved Puka Dog’s <a href="https://www.pukadog.com/#video" rel="nofollow noopener">take on hot dogs</a>. To enjoy a Polish or veggie sausage in Hawaiian sweet bread shaped like a tube, head over to Puka Dog if ever in Koloa.</p>

Puka Dog (Hawaii)

Anthony Bourdain enjoyed down-to-earth food, including hot dogs. As such, the celebrity chef loved Puka Dog’s take on hot dogs . To enjoy a Polish or veggie sausage in Hawaiian sweet bread shaped like a tube, head over to Puka Dog if ever in Koloa.

<p><span>As a California local, In-N-Out is one of our claims to fame since it originated here, and you can’t get it just anywhere in the US. In-N-Out Burger is big in six states: California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Oregon. But if you like customizing your burgers, it might not be for you. Their menus are pretty basic, with not much to tweak. They’ve got a “not-so-secret” menu online, offering variations like the Protein Style burger without the bun and the saucy Animal Style burger. But even with all these hacks, some say it’s not exciting enough.</span></p><p><span>In-N-Out has a bit of a cult following, so the drive-thru lines often stretch around the block. Animal fries are one of my favorite “secret” menu items, but is it good enough to wait in line for 20-60 minutes? Not for me!</span></p>

In-N-Out Burger (Multiple Locations)

In-N-Out Burger may seem like an odd choice for a celebrity chef, but if you love burgers and fries, it’s worth a visit. Bourdain thought the eatery was “ the only American chain worth visiting ,” especially because it treats employees like human beings.

<p>Anthony Bourdain was a huge fan of Mexican food, so he naturally gravitated toward the taco-loving city of LA. Visiting <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/172900/tacos-villa-corona/" rel="nofollow noopener">Tacos Villa Corona</a> will produce a delicious feast of authentic Mexican tacos.</p>

Tacos Villa Corona (California)

Anthony Bourdain was a huge fan of Mexican food, so he naturally gravitated toward the taco-loving city of LA. Visiting Tacos Villa Corona will produce a delicious feast of authentic Mexican tacos.

<p>Bourdain never hid his love of comfort food. He enjoyed the chicken-fried steak sandwich Ricobene’s serves enough that you should also give it a try. And if you’re a pizza lover, you’ll be spoilt for choice because the restaurant aims to “<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ricobenes/" rel="nofollow noopener">show you the sheer pizza power in America</a>.” Wow!</p>

Ricobene’s (Illinois)

Bourdain never hid his love of comfort food. He enjoyed the chicken-fried steak sandwich Ricobene’s serves enough that you should also give it a try. And if you’re a pizza lover, you’ll be spoilt for choice because the restaurant aims to “ show you the sheer pizza power in America .” Wow!

<p>Anthony Bourdain didn’t just go for fancy hot dogs. He was equally partial to Coney dogs, which are the fare of Duly’s Place. Enjoy a chill dog at this authentic Detroit eatery and wrap up your meal with a delicious <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/3505202/dulys-place/" rel="nofollow noopener">slice of cream pie</a>.</p>

Duly’s Place (Detroit)

Anthony Bourdain didn’t just go for fancy hot dogs. He was equally partial to Coney dogs, which are the fare of Duly’s Place. Enjoy a chill dog at this authentic Detroit eatery and wrap up your meal with a delicious slice of cream pie .

<p><a href="https://franksdelinj.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Frank’s Deli</a> makes a mean Italian sub that caught Anthony Bourdain’s eye. The chef devoured the classic Jersey sandwich, and you will, too. If you’re not into subs, try an overstuffed club or deli sandwich, and don’t forget to ask for some turkey gravy for your fries or onion rings. Yum!</p>

Frank’s Deli & Restaurant (New Jersey)

Frank’s Deli makes a mean Italian sub that caught Anthony Bourdain’s eye. The chef devoured the classic Jersey sandwich, and you will, too. If you’re not into subs, try an overstuffed club or deli sandwich, and don’t forget to ask for some turkey gravy for your fries or onion rings. Yum!

<p>Keens Steakhouse is over a hundred years old and has been serving Manhattan with top-quality steak, prime beef, and meats. In addition to being a purveyor of incredible food, the restaurant also owns the largest selection of <a href="https://www.keens.com/historyofkeens/" rel="nofollow noopener">churchwarden pipes</a> in the world. </p>

Keens Steakhouse (New York)

Keens Steakhouse is over a hundred years old and has been serving Manhattan with top-quality steak, prime beef, and meats. In addition to being a purveyor of incredible food, the restaurant also owns the largest selection of churchwarden pipes in the world.

<p>Swan Oyster Depot is a San Francisco eatery tucked within a fish market. It offers the freshest seafood and cold beers. Bourdain <a href="https://www.tastingtable.com/1310007/restaurants-anthony-bourdain-practically-worshipped/" rel="nofollow noopener">fell in love</a> with it at first bite, and so will you if you decide to visit.</p>

Swan Oyster Depot (California)

Swan Oyster Depot is a San Francisco eatery tucked within a fish market. It offers the freshest seafood and cold beers. Bourdain fell in love with it at first bite, and so will you if you decide to visit.

<p>Bourdain had to eventually return to his New York roots wherever he went, so it makes sense that he visited eateries there every chance he got. Barney Greengrass serves a sturgeon platter, delicious smoked fish, and typical New York deli fare, like <a href="https://www.barneygreengrass.com/collections/meats" rel="nofollow noopener">corned beef and pastrami</a>.</p>

Barney Greengrass (New York)

Bourdain had to eventually return to his New York roots wherever he went, so it makes sense that he visited eateries there every chance he got. Barney Greengrass serves a sturgeon platter, delicious smoked fish, and typical New York deli fare, like corned beef and pastrami .

<p>Speaking of pastrami, Bourdain enjoyed the salty meat so much that it was the <a href="https://variety.com/2017/tv/features/anthony-bourdain-new-york-1202579868/" rel="nofollow noopener">first thing he got</a> when he was back in New York. If you want a delicious pastrami sandwich to rival Bourdain’s favorite snack, Pastrami Queen can deliver whenever you’re on the Upper East Side.</p>

Pastrami Queen (New York)

Speaking of pastrami, Bourdain enjoyed the salty meat so much that it was the first thing he got when he was back in New York. If you want a delicious pastrami sandwich to rival Bourdain’s favorite snack, Pastrami Queen can deliver whenever you’re on the Upper East Side.

<p>During an episode of <em><a href="https://play.max.com/video/watch/2bbb4abf-a486-4179-acb0-2b29f86d2a4b/9d3f65e4-e7c3-4ed2-b99a-b97559b93e37" rel="nofollow noopener">No Reservations</a></em>, Anthony Bourdain committed the worst act of treason against New York City when he recognized Chicago’s hot dogs as the best in the nation. Hot Doug’s no longer operates a restaurant but still sells its <a href="https://www.hotdougs.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">amazing sausages</a>.</p>

Hot Doug’s (Illinois)

During an episode of No Reservations , Anthony Bourdain committed the worst act of treason against New York City when he recognized Chicago’s hot dogs as the best in the nation. Hot Doug’s no longer operates a restaurant but still sells its amazing sausages .

<p>Salumi is a tiny sandwich shop in Seattle that made Anthony Bourdain see “hope for the future” when <a href="https://www.tastingtable.com/1265747/sandwich-shop-anthony-bourdain-worshipped/" rel="nofollow noopener">he visited it</a> in 2007. The owners cure meats in-house, using traditional Italian methods. If your idea of heaven is digging into aged meats, homemade pasta, and delicious Italian cured salami, Salumi is the place to go.</p>

Salumi (Washington)

Salumi is a tiny sandwich shop in Seattle that made Anthony Bourdain see “hope for the future” when he visited it in 2007. The owners cure meats in-house, using traditional Italian methods. If your idea of heaven is digging into aged meats, homemade pasta, and delicious Italian cured salami, Salumi is the place to go.

<p>When <a href="https://explorepartsunknown.com/houston/eat-like-bourdain-houston/" rel="nofollow noopener">Anthony Bourdain visited Houston</a>, he took advantage of an opportunity to try the “Texas-Desi style” at the Himalaya Restaurant. He ate typical delicacies from the Himalayan subcontinent, like green curry chicken and steak tikka. However, Hunter’s Beef, an Indian pastrami unique to this restaurant, blew Bourdain away.</p>

Himalaya Restaurant (Texas)

When Anthony Bourdain visited Houston , he took advantage of an opportunity to try the “Texas-Desi style” at the Himalaya Restaurant. He ate typical delicacies from the Himalayan subcontinent, like green curry chicken and steak tikka. However, Hunter’s Beef, an Indian pastrami unique to this restaurant, blew Bourdain away.

<p>Hiram’s Roadstand brought Bourdain back to a childhood favorite: “rippers,” or deep-fried hot dogs that burst open while sizzling in oil. <a href="https://10best.usatoday.com/interests/food-travel/10-best-restaurants-anthony-bourdain-food-trail/" rel="nofollow noopener">Hiram’s Roadstand</a> can give you a taste of these Bourdain favorites, whether slathered in chili or not.</p>

Hiram’s Roadstand (New Jersey)

Hiram’s Roadstand brought Bourdain back to a childhood favorite: “rippers,” or deep-fried hot dogs that burst open while sizzling in oil. Hiram’s Roadstand can give you a taste of these Bourdain favorites, whether slathered in chili or not.

<p>As the name suggests, this is a <a href="https://www.burgerjointny.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">tiny eatery in New York</a> that became one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite burger spots. Should you find yourself in the Parker New Hotel in the city, hit Burger Joint for some no-frills burgers and a brownie à la mode. It’s what the man himself would do.</p>

Burger Joint (New York)

As the name suggests, this is a tiny eatery in New York that became one of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite burger spots. Should you find yourself in the Parker New Hotel in the city, hit Burger Joint for some no-frills burgers and a brownie à la mode. It’s what the man himself would do.

<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lucillescountrycooking/" rel="nofollow noopener">Lucille’s Country Cooking</a> is a greasy spoon in New Jersey that bewitched Anthony Bourdain with its simple yet delicious chili, rye toast, over-easy eggs, and homemade blueberry pie. It’s a great spot for comfort food you won’t regret trying.</p>

Lucille’s Country Cooking (New Jersey)

Lucille’s Country Cooking is a greasy spoon in New Jersey that bewitched Anthony Bourdain with its simple yet delicious chili, rye toast, over-easy eggs, and homemade blueberry pie. It’s a great spot for comfort food you won’t regret trying.

<p>San Francisco is a foodie Mecca, and there was no way Anthony Bourdain wasn’t going to fall in love with the West Coast gourmet heaven. <a href="https://www.houseofprimerib.net/" rel="nofollow noopener">House of Prime Rib</a> is an excellent spot for a hand-cut slab of prime rib served with Yorkshire pudding and one (or a few) delicious martinis.</p>

House of Prime Rib (California)

San Francisco is a foodie Mecca, and there was no way Anthony Bourdain wasn’t going to fall in love with the West Coast gourmet heaven. House of Prime Rib is an excellent spot for a hand-cut slab of prime rib served with Yorkshire pudding and one (or a few) delicious martinis.

<p>Minetta Tavern’s claim to fame is its Black Label Burger, a special blend of meat selling for <a href="https://www.minettatavernny.com/menus/dinner" rel="nofollow noopener">an eye-watering $38</a>. The expensive restaurant also offers such seafood delicacies as lobster salad, Portuguese sardines, and grilled oysters.</p>

Minetta Tavern (New York)

Minetta Tavern’s claim to fame is its Black Label Burger, a special blend of meat selling for an eye-watering $38 . The expensive restaurant also offers such seafood delicacies as lobster salad, Portuguese sardines, and grilled oysters.

<p><a href="https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/anthony-bourdain-loved-hawaii-restaurants-17850198.php" rel="nofollow noopener">Ethel’s Grill</a> fascinated Anthony Bourdain with its Asian-inspired dishes, like the delicious tataki sashimi made with fresh tuna and garlic shoyu sauce. However, if you’re in the neighborhood, you can also try Hawaiian favorites like Loco Moco.</p>

Ethel’s Grill (Hawaii)

Ethel’s Grill fascinated Anthony Bourdain with its Asian-inspired dishes, like the delicious tataki sashimi made with fresh tuna and garlic shoyu sauce. However, if you’re in the neighborhood, you can also try Hawaiian favorites like Loco Moco.

<p><a href="https://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/kabab-cafe/" rel="nofollow noopener">Ali’s wooed Anthony Bourdain</a> with its Egyptian fare. Located in Queens, the restaurant offers the discerning eater cuts of meat that other restaurants discard but taste delicious when cooked right. If you’re adventurous, order lamb brain or cheeks and finish this feast with an authentic baklava.</p>

Ali’s Kabab Cafe (New York)

Ali’s wooed Anthony Bourdain with its Egyptian fare. Located in Queens, the restaurant offers the discerning eater cuts of meat that other restaurants discard but taste delicious when cooked right. If you’re adventurous, order lamb brain or cheeks and finish this feast with an authentic baklava.

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Frontman for ‘noise rock’ bands Big Black and Shellac acclaimed for his production of albums by Nirvana, Pixies and PJ Harvey

Steve Albini, the musician and frontman of the alternative rock bands Big Black and Shellac, who has died from a heart attack aged 61, was more widely known for his huge list of credits as a producer, or – as he preferred to be called – recording engineer, of albums by independent artists from the mid-1980s to the present.

Notable recordings bearing the Albini imprint include Pixies’ Surfer Rosa (1988), the Breeders’ Pod (1990), PJ Harvey’s Rid of Me (1993), the Auteurs’ After Murder Park (1996) and Manic Street Preachers’ Journal for Plague Lovers (2009). He collaborated with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page on Walking Into Clarksdale (1998), recorded The Weirdness with punk pioneers the Stooges (2007), and worked with Cheap Trick and the B52s’ Fred Schneider, but sought to treat unknown acts and superstars equally.

Reflecting on working with Albini on Rid of Me, PJ Harvey noted how “you can feel the sound he records, and that’s why I wanted to work with him, because all I ever wanted is for us to be recorded and to sound like we do when we’re playing together in a room, and that’s never happened before”.

Steve Albini at his studio Electrical Audio in 2014. He engineered more than 3,000 records over his lifetime.

Among his best-known projects was Nirvana’s third album, In Utero (1993). This was at a point when Nirvana could have veered into the commercial rock mainstream after the colossal success of Nevermind, but they opted for the Albini philosophy, which he described as “bang a record out in a couple of days, with high quality but minimal ‘production’ and no interference from the front office [ie record company] bulletheads”. The album was a commercial and critical smash, but Albini had refused on principle to take percentage-point earnings on it, passing up a not-so-small fortune.

He expounded his thoughts on the way in which major-label record deals are structured against the artist’s interest in a celebrated article for The Baffler magazine, The Problem With Music (1993). His own career as a musician and record producer, as one observer put it , “defied genre conventions”, and he committed himself to “longstanding advocacy for artistic freedom and aversion to mainstream commercialism”.

His first band was Big Black, formed in 1981. The EP Lungs (1982) was their first recording (though it was created almost single-handedly by Albini and a Roland TR-606 drum machine) on Ruthless Records, the running of which Albini would later take over. The band released their first studio album, Atomizer, in 1986, but dissolved in 1987, shortly before the release of the second album, Songs About Fucking. Critics hailed Big Black for their unsparing and confrontational sound, but were sometimes uncomfortable with the subject matter, which dealt with issues such as child sexual abuse and racism.

Also controversial was Albini’s next project, Rapeman, its name taken from a notorious Japanese manga comic. A so-called “post hardcore” trio, they only lasted from 1987 to 88, releasing a couple of singles, an EP and the album Two Nuns and a Pack Mule. Albini later regretted the group’s title, saying, “I can’t defend that name, especially to someone who has a personal history that makes them particularly sensitive to it.”

In 2021 he sought to make further amends for various outrage-provoking episodes in a Twitter thread , followed by an interview with MEL Magazine . “A lot of things I said and did from an ignorant position of comfort and privilege are clearly awful and I regret them. It’s nobody’s obligation to overlook that, and I do feel an obligation to redeem myself.”

As a musician, he found his fullest expression with Shellac, the band he formed in 1992 with the bass player Camilo Gonzalez (previously with Naked Raygun) and drummer Todd Trainer (from Breaking Circus and Rifle Sport). Gonzalez was soon replaced by Bob Weston, from the Boston band Volcano Suns.

The band members treated Shellac as an ongoing side project, an approach that seemingly freed them to experiment and explore. Their minimalist and angular approach won them fanatical admirers, and they were regarded as definitive exponents of “noise rock”. The critic and musician John Robb called them “the finest rock band on the planet”.

Steve Albini, centre, with his first band, Big Black.

Born in Pasadena, California, Albini was the son of Italian-American parents, Frank, a wildfire research scientist, and his wife, Gina (nee Martinelli). In 1974 the family moved to Missoula, Montana, where Albini attended Hellgate high school. He started learning to play bass while recuperating from a broken leg suffered in a motorcycle accident, then switched to guitar. He also became a contributor to Hellgate’s student newspaper, the Lance, where his regular column, Paparazzo, provoked controversy. “I polarise people,” he commented. “They either respect me or hate me … my column can be very annoying and so can I.” He also claimed that “I have a voice like a harpooned whale and I cannot carry a tune.”

At school he had become fascinated by punk bands such as the Ramones and the Sex Pistols, and had played in the local punk ensemble Just Ducky. While at Northwestern University, Illinois, he became a provocatively opinionated writer for local music magazines, covering the Chicago punk scene, and spent many hours browsing the Chicago record store Wax Trax!. He described the musical life of the city as “an extremely active, very fertile scene where everybody was participating on every level. The community that I joined when I came to Chicago enabled me to continue on with a life in music.”

He set up his recording studio Electrical Audio in 1997, and engineered more than 3,000 records during his lifetime, including releases by Joanna Newsom, Low and Mogwai.

Shellac remained active to the end of his life, with their seventh album, To All Trains, due for release on 17 May – though one of the preceding six albums, The Futurist (1997) was a limited release for the band’s friends and acquaintances only, with exactly 779 copies manufactured.

The formidably intelligent Albini also found time for a variety of interests outside the music scene. He was a high-stakes poker player who enjoyed lucrative success in World Series of Poker tournaments, had been a top-flight billiards player, loved baseball, and was a fine-dining enthusiast. He appeared on the celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain’s TV show Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, where he managed to insert a critique of the capitalistic excesses of the music business.

He is survived by his wife, Heather Whinna, a film-maker, and by his mother.

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