Jun 8, 2018

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CELEBRITY GENEALOGY

A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain and His Wild, Vagabond Roots

*Like grandfather, like son, like grandson? Pierre M. Bourdain, Pierre Bourdain and Anthony Bourdain*

He never knew it, of course, but Anthony Bourdain and I ever-so-lightly crossed paths once. Several years ago, he wrote about a roots-centered episode of Top Chef:

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CELEBRITY GENEALOGY

A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain and His Wild, Vagabond Roots

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