I used to like his "No Reservations" series, but his move to CNN and subsequent efforts didn't quite hit the mark with me. I did get a sense as he grew older that he was facing demons he'd managed to avoid earlier.
Too bad. His knowledge of the restaurant business and of cuisine was impressive. R.I.P.
My son is in Asia on a 40 day trip--a good part of his motivation for going there was Bourdain. The man has done a lot to put a spotlight on the beauties inherent in countries all over the world, opening eyes to our world. Point is, this man was a positive influence, no matter what his demons were.
If we'd known we were going to be the Beatles, we'd have tried harder.--George Harrison