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Cover photo for Anthony Bordain
In loving memory of

Anthony Bourdain

1955 – 2018
Objects

What they carried

his corner table

Stories

He once kicked out a famous person from the restaurant because they were...

Shared by Juan B (friend from his days in NY) He once kicked out a famous person from the restaurant because they were being rude to the busboy. It was around Christmas 2002, a snowy day. I still remember the man slipping on the ice as he walked out. We all laughed.

Shared by Juan B (friend from his days in NY) He once kicked out a famous person from the restaurant because they were being rude to the busboy. It was around Christmas 2002, a snowy day. I still remember the man slipping on the ice as he walked out. We all laughed.

Objects That Matter

his corner table

It was a meaningful personal spot for him.

A table in the corner, presumably at a restaurant or cafe, that was associated with Anthony Bordain.

How They Spoke

Life lessons

Core principles he lived by and likely shared with others.

Sensory Memory

Cooking from the heart

Evokes Anthony's philosophy and passion for cooking with sincerity and humility.

Food

Dean's coffee shop

A favorite place of Anthony's, likely holding memories of comfort, conversation, or routine.

Place atmosphere

Laughter after the slip

The shared laughter of the staff after the rude patron slipped on the ice, representing a moment of camaraderie and justice.

Sound

How They Are Remembered

Protecting his staff

Anthony demonstrated loyalty and protective care for his staff by ejecting a rude, famous customer.

The incident where he kicked out the famous person for being rude to the busboy shows he valued and defended his team.

Anthony Bordain · busboy

Life Timeline

birth Sep 9, 1955

Anthony Bourdain was born

death Jul 12, 2018

Anthony Bourdain passed away

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