Anthony Bourdain’s New York

Anthony Bourdain needs no introduction. He was the voice that shaped an entire genre of food and travel media—and made the rest of us want to be a little more curious about the world.

He was complicated and troubled, but he had a singular knack for telling a good story, and he loved a good drink and a good meal. Here are some of his New York haunts: not every place he ever filmed, but the ones that feel most like him and remain useful today.

He was the voice that shaped an entire genre of food and travel media—and made the rest of us want to be a little more curious about the world.

Siberia is the gem. Midtown can be overwhelming and packed with bad tourist traps; Bourdain’s beloved underground bar somehow came back from the dead. Start there, then keep going.

This is an unofficial guide by Dave, compiled from Anthony Bourdain’s public appearances and published work. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthony Bourdain. See Anthony Bourdain’s public work →