The Culinary Maverick Who Explored the World Through Food
Anthony Michael Bourdain grew up in Leonia, New Jersey, where he developed an early fascination with food during a family trip to France. This experience ignited a passion that would later define his career. After dropping out of Vassar College, Bourdain enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), where he honed his skills and prepared for a career in the kitchen.
