r/AnthonyBourdain

June 8 is not going to be a good day this year.

Hasn't been, to be honest, since June 8, 2018 — but this one is going to seem particularly bittersweet. Emphasis on the bitter.

Tony, the world needs you! Now more than ever.

Going tonight a candle that day. Somehow, I get the feeling I won't be alone.

You're welcome if you haven't heard of this.

If you have heard of this, I'm angry with you for not sharing. 😂 🔪

One thing that is heartbreakingly real: the longer Tony is gone, the fewer restaurants there are left that he visited and/or recommended.

I live in NYC, so there are still a few. But that list is shrinking. Many have closed. And for the ones that have remained open, the name of the restaurant is the same but the chef and food have drastically changed.

I walk past the former Les Halles quite a bit. Restaurants have routinely opened then closed at that location. Chez Francis was actually pretty good but it's gone now, too. And watching that location struggle to keep its doors open - a place that used to hold so much energy and promise - is sad.

This is normal with the passing of time, I know.

But it reminds me how much I miss the world with Tony in it.

I watched Bourdain’s Parts Unknown Sicily episode then put it on after. I’m obsessed.

Hi! big time Anthony Bourdain fan here since forever- Food service background, ne'er-do-well, world traveler inspired by Tony.

He just would not have liked this. I hate this so much.

Hey everyone! Long time lurker, first time posting.

I am working on an academic piece that uses Parts Unknown as a case study. Specifically, it examines the kind of travel practices the show advocates for, its philosophy of travel.

I have been a long time fan of Bourdain so I’ve watched quite a few (around 30) episodes of PU. However I’m struggling with decision paralysis when it comes to selecting which episodes are the most exemplary of Bourdain’s and the show’s attitude towards travel. My text will focus on how language frames this attitude (through his interviews and narration), but also how visual and auditory techniques mediate Bourdain’s encounters.

Which episodes for you showcase his approach towards travel the best?

Anthony made me want to travel and see places I never thought about visiting. He made me want to try food I didn't even know existed. He made me look at people in a way I never had before.

He changed my view of the world, and I feel like he made me a better person, and I am grateful for that.

Context she thinks it’s below his tastes and I think a burger and pasta salad paired with a cigaret and cold beer is right up Anthony’s tastes.