Anthony Bourdain had a self-professed affinity for the everyman. As the longtime executive chef of Brasserie Les Halles in New York, he had an interest in making the rarefied world of French cooking ...

When Anthony Bourdain first appeared on television, he looked like he'd been born into the industry. Sharp and witty, he intrigued viewers with his extensive knowledge of food, travel, and the ...

Anthony Bourdain wore many caps — world-renowned chef, TV host, food and travel journalist, writer. However, this litany of admirable titles can easily obscure the quite ordinary beginnings from which ...

Anyone who has worked in a restaurant knows that attitudes are as plentiful as drugs in the kitchen. Anthony Bourdain may have kicked the heroin habit, but he is still one bad-ass motherfucker. His ...

Introduction -- Les Halles: what the hell is it? -- General principles -- Scoring the good stuff -- The knife -- Stock: the source -- Soups -- Salads -- Appetizers ...