I don’t have the words to describe what we’ve lost in Anthony Bourdain. Instead, I thought I would share some things that I love about him. The first that comes to mind is his first visit to a Waffle House:
https://twitter.com/kottke/status/1005188564991307776
https://twitter.com/broderick/status/1005095399290531840
He had some beautiful words on Chicago, the city I love.
https://twitter.com/pang/status/726850794226483200
Eater also has a great write-up on Bourdain’s thoughts on Chicago.
And, of course, there’s the infamous New Yorker piece that led to Kitchen Confidential.
Anthony had a way of writing that was simultaneously eloquent and effective while avoiding snobbery and pretense.
https://twitter.com/austinkleon/status/934949863925714945
https://twitter.com/austinkleon/status/1006189018340577280
He used his influence and stature for good, and ultimately that’s what I will remember the most about him. R.I.P.
https://twitter.com/ablington/status/1005056496609169409
