“The fact that over 50 per cent of the residents of Toronto are not from Canada, that is always a good thing, creatively, and for food especially. That is easily a city's biggest strength, and it is Toronto's unique strength.”

American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian

Anthony Michael Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian. He became known for work that moved between kitchens, books, and television, with a public voice shaped by curiosity and sharp observation. He starred in programs focused on international culture, cuisine, and the human condition. His work often explored how people eat, travel, and live, and it brought him a reputation for honest, unsentimental commentary.