Friends and admirers of the lateAnthony Bourdainarecelebrating his lifeon what would have been his 63rd birthday.
The pair kicked off the toasts with mugs full of beer at Keng Eng Kee Seafood in Singapore, a restaurant famed for its chili crab (Bourdain ate at the owner’s family home during an episode ofParts Unknown.)
Chefs Ming Tsai and Jacques Pepin also teased a new episode of the PBS showSimply Mingthat is dedicated to Bourdain. “I raise a glass to all the lives you touched so deeply,” Tsai wrote on Twitter.
“Some heroes don’t wear capes… we miss your wit, my friend.#bourdainday,”Top ChefhostPadma Lakshmicaptioned an old photo of Bourdain.
Food Network starRachael Ray—who was the recipient of criticism from Bourdain over the years—posted a tribute to him on Instagram. “I’m so grateful for a day in honor of a man I respected very deeply,” she wrote. “He was cool and brilliant. Over the years we found common ground through humor, music and food. I miss his wit and presence. Singular man.”
Sporting a “Choose Love” t-shirt, Bourdain’s former CNN colleague Christiane Amanpour also posted a video message on Twitter. “When I think of you, as [my] t-shirt says, I choose love,” she said. “Love for all the fabulous places, the food, the friendships that you brought us to. And especially love for all the differences that you’ve encouraged us to celebrate.”
Bourdain’sestranged wife, Ottavia Busia, also paid tribute to him for his birthday,posting a throwback videoof the chef in the pool with their daughter Ariane.
#BourdainDay has been a trending topic on Twitter throughout the day on Tuesday.
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source: people.com
