Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography

Laurie Woolever, longtime assistant and confidante to the late Anthony Bourdain relates highlights from her newly released biography, Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography. Richly told in the form of nearly one-hundred personal recounts and anecdotes, you will discover more about Bourdain from his early work as Executive Chef at New York’s Les Halles restaurant to his later emergence as a writing and television personality, including behind-the-scenes stories of his game-changing memoir Kitchen Confidential and and from his time as host of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. Laurie Woolever is a New York-based writer and editor and has written for the New York Times, Vogue, GQ, Food & Wine, Saveur, and more. She is the co-author with Bourdain of both Appetites: A Cookbook and World Travel: An Irreverent Guide. She is the co-host of the food-focused podcast, Carbface for Radio.

  • This event occurs in person at the National Arts Club.
  • RSVP does not guarantee entry.
  • Doors open to the public 15 minutes before the event start time.
  • Our coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks.










When: Mon., Nov. 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Where: The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park S.
212-475-3424
Price: Free, Donations Accepted
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Laurie Woolever, longtime assistant and confidante to the late Anthony Bourdain relates highlights from her newly released biography, Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography. Richly told in the form of nearly one-hundred personal recounts and anecdotes, you will discover more about Bourdain from his early work as Executive Chef at New York’s Les Halles restaurant to his later emergence as a writing and television personality, including behind-the-scenes stories of his game-changing memoir Kitchen Confidential and and from his time as host of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. Laurie Woolever is a New York-based writer and editor and has written for the New York Times, Vogue, GQ, Food & Wine, Saveur, and more. She is the co-author with Bourdain of both Appetites: A Cookbook and World Travel: An Irreverent Guide. She is the co-host of the food-focused podcast, Carbface for Radio.

  • This event occurs in person at the National Arts Club.
  • RSVP does not guarantee entry.
  • Doors open to the public 15 minutes before the event start time.
  • Our coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks.
Buy tickets/get more info now