Tag: Parts Unknown

Bourdain as the Curious Food Journalist

Bourdain as the Curious Food Journalist

One of the strongest themes from the chapter I wrote about Anthony Bourdain for the Eating Fandom book related to the reasons that his fans enjoyed his work was due to his ability to present his curiosity about the world throughout the various series he produced. His ability to go beyond the basic premise of …

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A Layover of Food: Introduction

A Layover of Food: Introduction

“Without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive, and moribund.” ~Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain was an adventurer, creative force, writer, and, most importantly, a chef. It is this last role that he was able to explore cultures through the framing of a cook and explain the …

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