The late, great chef-come-writer Anthony Bourdain travelled and worked extensively throughout Southeast Asia before his sudden passing in 2018. Two years on, the Globe reflects on his enduring legacy in the region.
Anthony Bourdain meant many things to many people.
To those that worked with him, he was a unique storyteller, a skilled conversationalist who had the ability to talk with anyone and everyone. He travelled adventurously and extensively, inspiring people from around the world to do similarly, proving to be an unashamedly authentic voice.
«It was dry season, so there actually wasn’t enough water,» said Lajaunie. «Anthony jumped into the water and he was pushing and pulling this boat out of the mud – and for hours, I’ve never seen him happier. You could see it in his face, through his words and his body language».
Today, Rangoon Tea House is six years old and has grown into a popular Yangon haunt. Htet wanted the eatery to not just sell tea, but to also tell the story of the tea shop – of a melting point of cultures, sounds, smell and history.
“Southeast Asia has a real grip on me. From the very first time I went there, it was a fulfillment of my childhood fantasies of the way travel should be.”
This article was written by Alexi Demetriadi
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