Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain was born on June 25, 1956, in New York, New York. He started his culinary career in 1978 after he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. Before his TV career, he worked at some of the most famous restaurants in the United States, Supper Club and Sullivan’s in New York. He later became an executive chef at Brasserie Les Halles in 1998. His most famous book, the bestseller “Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly,” helped him become the most famous name in the culinary world. His first TV appearance was on his show A Cook’s Tour, and this led to a different series titled Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. He is well known for trying weird foods. His first TV shows were followed by The Layover (2011–2013), which aired before he switched to CNN to host Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.

Anthony Bourdain has held a role as a judge on several TV shows such as Top Chef and Top Chef All-stars.  His most recent books are Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and The People Who Cook (2010). Anthony Bourdain is a winner of Creative Arts Emmy Award for his show No Reservations, and Bon Appetit Magazine awarded him with the title of “the best food writer” in 2001.