June 25th
Today, on Bourdain Day, we remember Anthony Bourdain—a man who didn’t just travel the world, he connected with it.
He was more than a chef, more than a TV host. He was a storyteller of people—raw, unfiltered, and deeply human. He didn’t just take us on a journey of food—he brought us the stories behind it, the lives intertwined with every dish, the dignity and resilience of those often unseen.
In Gaza, after breaking bread with Palestinians, he said something that still echoes today:
“The world has visited many terrible things on the Palestinians, none more shameful than robbing them of their basic humanity.”
—Anthony Bourdain
He said what many wouldn’t. He showed what many couldn’t. He reminded us that food was never just food—it was history, identity, survival.
Bourdain felt things deeply, and that depth came through every time he sat with locals, asked real questions, and listened. Truly listened.
I miss him. I miss his shows, his way of cutting through the noise to get to something real.
So today, maybe cook something humble. Maybe eat with someone whose story you don’t know. Raise a glass. And remember the man who reminded us all to stay curious, to care harder, and to never look away.
Rest in power, Bourdain. You’re still guiding us.
0 Comments