Anthony Bourdain

Chef and author of 'Kitchen Confidential'

Anthony Bourdain - Chef and author of 'Kitchen Confidential'
Born

June 25th, 1956
68 years ago

Died

June 8th, 2018
6 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Started a career in the culinary arts and gained prominence as a chef at Brasserie Les Halles in New York City. Authored the bestseller 'Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly', which provided an unfiltered look into the restaurant world. Hosted several television shows, including 'No Reservations' and 'Parts Unknown', which explored global cuisines and cultures. Advocated for food and travel as a means of cultural understanding.

Authored 'Kitchen Confidential'

Hosted 'No Reservations'

Hosted 'Parts Unknown'

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