Did Eric Ripert find Anthony Bourdain?

Did Eric Ripert find Anthony Bourdain?

FoodChef Eric Ripert, who found Anthony Bourdain in hotel room, speaks about ‘best friend’ Of course, Bourdain didn’t just teach his fans new things — he also provided a unique type of mentorship to Ripert. When the two traveled together, Ripert said that his friend taught him the value of connecting with others.

What did Eric Ripert say about Anthony Bourdain?

Ripert revealed that Bourdain, known as a blunt truth teller and vocal critic of the things he despised, never once disparaged his cooking. “We used to play pranks on each other and we used to have a lot of fun, but he never criticized my food, which was nice,” he said.

Who were Anthony Bourdain’s best friends?

In addition to changing Bourdain’s life and career, that book connected him to the man who would become one of his closest friends — chef and co-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bernardin, Eric Ripert. Here’s a look inside their decades-long friendship.

Is Eric Ripert a nice guy?

He’s also an author, a frequent guest judge on Top Chef, and the host of the acclaimed series Avec Eric. (And he’s an incredibly nice guy.)