 Photo credit: CNN I'm guessing that everyone who knew or knew of Anthony Bourdain was completely shocked to hear the news about his passing last Friday. I was of course sad for Kate Spade as I knew her work as a designer and heard about Avicii's music. Bourdain's passing affected me more than anyone else. I never met him before, but I felt like I knew him personally just by watching his shows or reading his book, Kitchen Confidential. I finally finished reading the last few pages of the book this morning.
I spent my entire day in a gloomy mood. The last time I felt like this for someone I didn't know personally was after Prince or Michael Jackson died. I had to drive over to Proof Bakery for a pastry to cheer me up that morning. Bourdain was a guy I admired as he had my dream job. He lived the life many people wanted aspired to live. I thought he lived a happy and content life. I thought traveling and eating was the key to happiness and living a good life. We can only make assumptions about what was going through his mind. I do hope his pain wasn't caused by the actions of someone else leaked by the press. In these circumstances, I can't help but to think what his loved ones are going through right now, especially his young daughter. Anthony Bourdain didn't start off appreciating Los Angeles. Most people don't. I've met people who have lived here for two years and still hate it. One gentleman told me, "it's the people." I responded that you haven't met the right people or you're hanging around the wrong side of town. Even in the San Fernando Valley, I find the people I talk to who live in the northern part the SFV to be much friendlier. I think in time and with an open mind for exploration, Los Angeles will grow on most people. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and have not grown tired of it. I'm still discovering something new every day. I know since Bourdain's passing, some of you have probably had an In-N-Out Burger to honor him, I know I did on Friday as my comfort food. If you want to expand on some of the other places he has visited in LA, here is a list. A-Frame 12565 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Animal 435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Beverly Soon Tofu 2717 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006 Birrieria Chalio 3580 E 1st St, City Terrace, CA 90063 Broken Spanish 1050 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Caña Rum Bar 714 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Chateau Marmont (the beloved hotel that he said that "he picked the room where he would die in.") 8221 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 Chego! 727 N Broadway #117, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Chi Spacca 6610 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Chili John's 2018 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506 Cielito Lindo E-23 Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Coni'Seafood 3544 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303 Dong Il Jang 3455 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005 El Dorado 416 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Gish Bac 4163 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018 In-N-Out ***Anthony Bourdain's favorite restaurant in Los Angeles*** 7009 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (he probably visited this location near the Chateau Marmont) 600 N Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245 (closest to the airport) Jollibee 3821 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Jon & Vinny's 412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Jumbo's Clown Room 5153 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Magic Castle 7001 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Mozza 641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Musso & Frank Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Myung In Dumplings 3821 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Night + Market 3322 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 2533 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 Park's Barbecue 955 S Vermont Ave G, Los Angeles, CA 90006 Petit Trois 718 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 13705 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Phillipe's 1001 North Alameda, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles 1514 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Sapp Coffee Shop 5183 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Sizzler 400 S Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005 Swadesh 727 N Broadway #117, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Son of a Gun 8370 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tacos Indiana 1498, 1470 E 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Tacos Villa Corona 3185 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 Trejo's Tacos 1556 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Trois Mec 716 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Yeya's 1816 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 -- We can all help prevent suicide. If you, or someone you know needs help, the Suicide Prevention Hotline is there to listen. Give them a call at 1-800-273-8255
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Hello, I'm Anne.I love exploring Los Angeles like a tourist. I have as much fun in my hometown as I do traveling outside LA or another country. I hope my adventures inspire you to eat well and travel often! Categories
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