The passing of Anthony Bourdain is a deep tragedy. As someone who helped shape my world view, and even how I think about interacting with other cultures and even my own heritage, it is will a heavy heart that I tried to convey his impact on my life for U.S. New & World Report.
My dear friend, Frances Largeman-Roth's article on Bourdain is a great tribute to him and a symbol of his reach and impact. She details how he personally helped to shape her philosophy on food and travel. And I was honored that she reached out to be for a quote as well:
“His passion for Vietnamese food helped me connect with my roots through food in a way that I wasn’t able to with my own family.
He gave me access to foods and tastes and cultures that were closed off for me through family drama and the pains of emigration.”