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Anthony Bourdain in Hong Kong: 31 Spots Where Tony Ate
Anthony Bourdain said many wonderful things about the places he visited, but Hong Kong holds a special place in his heart, if his quotes about visiting and the themes he explored during those trips are any indication. From almost the first scene of his first episode there, Tony was equally transfixed and bewildered by the seemingly inevitable path of progress to rewrite what he discovered to be some of the best parts of Hong Kong's culinary heritage...
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How to Celebrate Anthony Bourdain Day: 8 Ways to Honor Tony’s Memory
As part of the mourning process, several of Bourdain's chef friends – Eric Ripert and José Andrés – decided to honor his memory by declaring his birthday "Anthony Bourdain Day." On this day, fans celebrate Tony by doing any number of activities they think he might have approved of, ranging from drinking a negroni (his favorite cocktail) to seeking out different, memorable, or affordable foods...
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Anthony Bourdain in Oman: 2 Spots Where Tony Ate
Across the seemingly endless sea of sand, its contours whipped and sculpted by the winds, where meat roasts on an open fire under an obsidian sky, Bourdain discovers "Oman defies expectations; it shouldn’t, according to the cruel logic of the world, exist. But it does, and it’s incredible..."
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Anthony Bourdain in Saudi Arabia: 3 Spots Where Tony Ate
When asking for fan suggestions on where to visit, Anthony Bourdain didn’t take the easy choices, instead opting for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stating “Of all the choices, Saudi would be the hard and challenging thing…[with] prejudice and misconceptions to overcome”. Upon arriving in the country, he finds a place ready to challenge him to see how regular Saudis live their lives, treat their guests, and (of course), eat their food...
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Anthony Bourdain in Beirut: 13 Places Tony Ate in Lebanon
For a small country, Lebanon packs a big punch: in flavor, hospitality, culture, and in so much more. It is, consistently, one of the places most travelers report being endlessly surprised and enchanted by – and one that is often embroiled in the tensions of its region...
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Anthony Bourdain in Austin: 15 Spots Where Tony Ate
When you ask anyone who's ever been – or who calls anywhere in the Lone Star State home – it's pretty much universally agreed upon: Austin may be in Texas, but it isn't quite Texas like other cities. Sure, you can find conventional cowboy culture and incredible Southern food... but you can also discover hipster hot spots, tech companies, and artists of every kind. Austin is definitely special, and it's no surprise that Tony Bourdain visited...
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Anthony Bourdain in Ohio:
The Complete GuidePart of the Midwest, sitting on the shores of the Great Lakes, and in the heart of the Rust Belt, Ohio sits in a pretty important place within the U.S.A., geographically speaking. It also happens to be the state I currently call home – and is one that Anthony Bourdain visited...
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Anthony Bourdain in Cleveland: 6 Spots Where Tony Ate
"I love Cleveland's eccentrically screwy, strangely American splendor." So said Anthony Bourdain at the end of his episode about Cleveland, a much-maligned city in America's Rust Belt. Having also been described as "The Mistake on the Lake," you might wonder: what did Tony see in this city?...
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Anthony Bourdain in Marseille: 7 Spots Where Tony Ate
While it's bittersweet to watch now, there's something very special about the friendship that Anthony Bourdain had with fellow chef Eric Ripert. The two of them traveled many times together, including at the time of Bourdain's death – and one of the most enjoyable trips we got to watch is when they visited Marseille, France together...
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Anthony Bourdain in the Pacific Northwest: The Complete Guide
The Pacific Northwest is known for a great many things: grunge rock, rainy days, serial killers, and incredible food. While that last one might surprise you, it's definitely true: Anthony Bourdain knew it and made sure to spend time in this part of the United States during his many global travels...