Friends of Anthony Bourdain

Never meet your heroes, they say. But Ciaran Kavanagh ( @kavanaghciaran1 ) did and it changed his life. As a seventh-generation chef at The Gravediggers ( @thegravedigger2 ) in Dublin, Ireland, he shares the rich history of his family's pub since 1833. Ciaran unfolds the story of Anthony Bourdain's visit to The Gravediggers on Bloomsday in 2012, where he got a taste of the legendary Guinne...

Tune in for an insightful and entertaining journey through the culinary experiences of cookbook author and television personality Sara Moulton. A protégée of Julia Child, Sara was the co-founder of the New York Women’s Culinary Alliance, executive chef of Gourmet magazine, Food Editor of ABC-TV’s ”Good Morning America,” and the host of several well-loved shows on the Food Network during that chann...

Jeremiah Tower, an American culinary icon, shares intriguing tales of his enduring friendship with Anthony Bourdain, vividly describing Bourdain's early culinary days and unraveling the nuances of his personality. The podcast explores the impact of “Kitchen Confidential,” Bourdain's literary masterpiece, on a new generation of cooks. Tower reflects on his luxurious youth with fine dining i...

Meeting one's hero is indeed a unique and transformative occurrence, and Chef Margarita Forés cherished the opportunity to connect with Anthony Bourdain, who had inspired her deeply. Step into the vibrant world of Chef Forés as she shares the magical moment when her son's determination led to a meeting with Tony in his Upper East Side apartment, creating a lasting connection between the Fo...

Before Anthony Bourdain became the household name we know today, he was simply Tony. Renowned chef Daniel Boulud pays tribute to Tony by revisiting the early days of his rise to fame, when chefs bonded over shared meals and a genuine passion for food, devoid of today's social media frenzy. The tales transport us to Brasserie Les Halles, a famed New York City bistro where Boulud first met Bourd...

Food is a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries. That’s according to legendary chef Jacques Pépin, a culinary icon and friend of Anthony Bourdain. Jacques reveals the first time he met the culinary maverick and shares stories of their interactions and friendship over the years. He reflects on his own culinary background, exploring the influences of his upbringing in wartime France...

Keeping Anthony Bourdain's memory alive involves celebrating and preserving his legacy in ways that reflect his passions and values. Join hosts Emily Fedner and Fabrizio Villalpando for season 2 as they celebrate the enduring legacy of Anthony Bourdain, offering listeners a taste of the camaraderie and passion that define the culinary world. They share behind-the-scenes insights, hilarious sto...

During his early years in New York, Anthony Bourdain frequently visited Manhattan’s Lower East Side. In fact, it was featured in the final episode of CNN's Parts Unknown , filmed in April 2018, just two months before he died in a hotel in France. There is no better person to understand Bourdain's history with the Lower East Side than Harley Flanagan, founder of Cro-Mags, the legendary New...

Anthony Bourdain was long admired for traveling to a new place without any preconceptions. Nashville was among the great destinations in which he aimed to dispel all stereotypes – from its people, history, food and culture – until he experienced it for himself. Margo Price, the celebrated singer/songwriter, was featured on the 2016 Nashville episode of Parts Unknown. She reflects on her friendship...

There are few who knew Anthony Bourdain as well as Tom Vitale, a producer and director on over 100 episodes of Bourdain's television shows, including  No Reservations, The Layover  and  Parts Unknown.  He is the author of " In the Weeds: Around the World and Behind the Scenes with Anthony Bourdain,” a memoir about his years on the road.  In this episode, he reflects on his  early experienc...

Anthony Bourdain understood that food is political, and his travels were often prescient of cultural events, but perhaps none more than Russia. From A Cook’s Tour until Parts Unknown , Zamir Gotta was always by his side in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Romania, Georgia, and more. A Russian TV producer, Bourdain coined him an “international man of mystery” as he was viewed as the “fixer,” planning m...

Anthony Bourdain had the ability to tell broader stories about a country’s history and culture through focusing on its food. Bourdain was particularly impacted by the Middle East, leading him to tell stories of the region that went beyond the picture painted by daily news cycles. It was the Lebanese capital of Beirut that appeared to make a particular mark on him during his travels. Journalist Ram...

Return to parts unknown... or parts now known, thanks to Anthony Bourdain. Revisit the places he traveled to and explore what’s changed since he last visited, as told by his friends. Join food industry vets Emily Fedner ( @foodloversdiary ) and Fabrizio Villalpando ( @theemoodyfoody ) each week as they catch up with the friends of Anthony Bourdain. Follow along  @friendsofanthonybourdain .