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Attention all Foodies: Renowned Chef, Author and TV Personality Anthony Bourdain will be on hand to host the Tenth Anniversary benefit celebration for The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters; one of New York City’s public schools that provides free education to all of its students. Funds raised at this benefit help to offset the many costs associated with programs that are not covered by the NYC Department of Education, which has been subject to severe budget cuts in recent years. Bronx...Read Full Story

In video published online Monday, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain told Colombia Mayor Julio Ceasar Gonzalez that the United States would never legalize drugs. On CNN’s Parts Unknown, the two men were discussing how to reduce violence in the war torn country, where the huge rebel group FARC has been able to sustain itself thanks in part to drug trafficking. Gonzalez said help from the United States was “important.” “But more important is to end the war on drugs,” he added. “It just doesn’t...Read Full Story

CNN’s Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown may sound like the world’s worst ingredient label, but the show has turned out to be a recipe for ratings success in its short life. Along the way, though, Chef Anthony Bourdain has attracted attention for his use of profanity on the show, and the network’s decision to air it. [...]Read Full Story

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Food and travel provocateur Anthony Bourdain is celebrating the 100th episode of his genre-busting Travel Channel series "No Reservations" on Monday. The host, chef and author critiques other cooking reality shows, defends his pork enthusiasm, reveals the cities with the best (and worst) food, and where he's going next.SO WHICH CITY HAD THE BEST FOOD?Anthony Bourdain: Wow, tough question. Either Hong Kong, San Sebastian, Saigon -- those would all be strong...Read Full Story

Paula Deen (left) and Anthony Bourdain Brian Killian / Wire Image / Getty Images (L) ; D Dipasupil / Film Magic / Getty Images (R) In Friday's New York Post, Paula Deen fought back against Anthony Bourdain's stinging comments. Surprisingly, it's a recipe that doesn't include butter. But her retort did involve plenty of roasting and skewering. After comments by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain left a bad taste in her mouth Thursday, Deen sounded off against her fellow foodie's entitlement...Read Full Story