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Anthony Bourdain’s Lasting Food Impact | Portland News
Anthony Bourdain’s culinary pilgrimages still echo years later, turning humble diners into cultural landmarks. At J’s Oyster in Portland, Maine, a young chef sought out the spot because Bourdain filmed there in 2010 — even showing staff a photo of him on the wall. Bourdain, visiting his cinematographer’s hometown, vibed with locals and enjoyed steamers, helping put Portland on the food map. Chef Melissa Kelly at Primo recalls customers flocking to her restaurant after seeing Bourdain, even recreating his birthday menu. Though some, like Dana Street, initially feared being filmed would hurt…
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