She says that Bourdain was a role model and that his love of adventure inspired her to visit many off-the-beaten-path locations, such as Oman and Mozambique. "One of the reasons I went to so many unfamiliar places was because I felt that Anthony Bourdain broke down any preconceived notions I might have had about traveling to exotic locales," says Loverro. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to interview Bourdain and his best friend, chef Eric Ripert, at the Cayman Cookout — an annual Caribbean food festival. It's no secret that Bourdain was a true storyteller with a sharp wit and an infectious spirit. Anthony Bourdain: I love the Caribbean in general.

Source: Forbes June 08, 2018 15:49 UTC