Philippe Lajournay
Restaurateur and former owner/boss at Les Halles (L'Eau in the episode) in New York who provides first‑hand recollections about Anthony Bourdain and his impact on restaurant culture.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 11min
Anthony Bourdain's Don't Eat Before Reading This
Philippe Lajournay, restaurateur and former Les Halles boss, shares first‑hand recollections of Anthony Bourdain. He recounts the shockwaves from Bourdain’s candid New Yorker piece. Short, vivid stories cover kitchen secrets, a transformative Tokyo trip, the rise to TV fame, and their close friendship and plans to retire together.
