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Jay Rayner on how Anthony Bourdain turned kitchen life into modern myth

The new film ‘Tony’ dramatises the chef’s early years, but the real story lies in how Bourdain transformed our view of restaurant culture

Jay Rayner on how Anthony Bourdain turned kitchen life into modern myth

TL;DR

  • The new film 'Tony' dramatizes the chef's early years.
  • The real story is how Bourdain transformed our view of restaurant culture.
  • Bourdain's impact extended beyond his personal narrative.