Famous chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain is coming back to the Philippines not only to sample Filipino food. When he returns as one of the speakers at World Street Food Congress later this month, he also brings the possibility of finding food partners in the country.
According to an ABS-CBN report, he will talk more about plans for Bourdain Market in New York. The market will open sometime 2019. The Congress happens on May 31 to June 4 at the SM Mall of Asia grounds.
Bourdain At The World Street Food Congress
An ABS-CBN exclusive report says that KF Seetoh, founder of Makansutra of Singapore and the Congress as well, thinks that now is the perfect time to celebrate street food. He talks about heritage street food, which he considers to be at “a turning point.”
With the congress and the upcoming Bourdain Market, heritage street food has become popular, offering more opportunities for small vendors. He also cites that Bourdain’s presence in the congress will “fire up opportunities” for food vendors who are participating. Aside from him, other international speakers will also be bringing in new knowledge for participants.
Set as a Town Hall-style dialogue event during the congress, Bourdain hopes to dialogue and meet food vendors. Organizers also say that he is looking for possible partners who will be part of the 100 world food stalls in his market.
Anthony Bourdain Shares First Photo With Asia Argento
In related news, Bourdain also made the headlines recently after he shared his first photo with his new girlfriend, Asia Argento. Argento may look familiar to most people since she starred in Vin Diesel’s XXX movie. In an Instagram post, Bourdain is seen with Argento in Rome.
Bourdain and his wife Ottavia Busia went their separate ways last year. Although he has been seen around Rome with Argento, this is the first public acknowledgment of their relationship. Argento also appeared in one of the episodes of the last season of Parts Unknown.
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