Anthony Bourdain understood that food is political, and his travels were often prescient of cultural events, but perhaps none more than Russia. From A Cook’s Tour until Parts Unknown, Zamir Gotta was always by his side in Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Romania, Georgia, and more. A Russian TV producer, Bourdain coined him an “international man of mystery” as he was viewed as the “fixer,” planning many of Bourdain’s escapades over the years.

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Attribution, Opening Clips of Anthony Bourdain:

CNN, 2014

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A Cook's Tour (Season 1, Episode 14: "So Much Vodka, So Little Time")

Anthony Bourdain had the ability to tell broader stories about a country’s history and culture through focusing on its food. Bourdain was particularly impacted by the Middle East, leading him to tell stories of the region that went beyond the picture painted by daily news cycles. It was the Lebanese capital of Beirut that appeared to make a particular mark on him during his travels. Journalist Ramsay Short was one of the most frequent Bourdain guests, appearing on two episodes of No Reservations (2006 and 2010) and one episode of Parts Unknown (2015). In this episode, Short reflects on Bourdain’s early travels to Beirut during the 2006 Lebanon War and how their friendship spanned decades later.  

Co-hosts Emily Fedner (@foodloversdiary) and Fabrizio Villalpando (@theemoodyfoody) are represented by Digital Brand Architects. 

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Produced by Haynow Media and Brandon Brown Productions.

Attribution:

Opening clips of Anthony Bourdain:

Television Academy Foundation: https://youtu.be/n9ygQaz1WuA

No Reservations: Beirut (2006) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZyBjWc0xeQ

Return to parts unknown... or parts now known, thanks to Anthony Bourdain. Revisit the places he traveled to and explore what’s changed since he last visited, as told by his friends. Join food industry vets Emily Fedner (@foodloversdiary) and Fabrizio Villalpando (@theemoodyfoody) each week as they catch up with the friends of Anthony Bourdain. Follow along @friendsofanthonybourdain.