Anthony Bourdain was a special man, who inspired me greatly, taught me to be authentic, speak my truth. Family, pals and many chefs speak to the heart of the man who inspired us all to travel and embrace our bodies as “a pleasure park of food and fun.” I had the joy of interviewing him many times & introduced him on stage for a few of his Bay Area appearances. He brought us not only the food & culture but his intelligent, witty take on it all. He appeared as at ease sitting on a street curb as he did at a fancy, fine dining restaurant. Bourdain put the spotlight on the home cooks, the food truck chefs, the street vendors as well as the star chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants. READ MORE: Facing Pandemic-Depressed Business, Bay Area Restaurants Struggle to Stay OpenĪnthony Bourdain is also the subject of a documentary about his life as a road warrior, writer, and provocateur traveling the world to share with all of us. No reservations just walk-ups Friday & Saturday from 5pm. This legendary Tiki spot at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is open once again and you are invited. Those words from Tony Bourdain upon his first visit to the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar with Chef Chris Cosentino for the show “The Layover.” It really IS one of the most magical night spots in San Francisco and they serve a Mai-Tai that will knock your socks off.
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