Chef Anthony Bourdain talks about his family

Chef and author Anthony Bourdain, 51, talked about his work, traveling and family life to The Record newspaper. He is married to Italian Ottavia Busia and they have daughter Ariane, 6 months. The decision to have a child surprised his mother Gladys as Tony had promised never to have children, because,

…He didn’t want to be a hostage to fear. And yet he’s so much more confident and so happy in his life and his marriage that he decided he wanted a baby.

He loves spending time with his wife and daughter, but hopes that Ariane won’t take after her father.

I loved it because it was a refuge for misfits. I don’t want my daughter associated with that element. I would prefer if she stayed out of the restaurant business, but there would be some small part of me that would be pleased to see her do that.

But he will keep a keen eye on what she’s eating.

I will be working mightily to make sure this is not a child who will only eat grilled cheese sandwiches with the crusts cut off. As soon as she’s on solid food, she’ll be on a first-name basis with every sushi chef in New York. If she’s healthy and happy and strong-willed, that’s really all I could hope for.

Source: North Jersey

Thanks to CBB reader Angi.

Comments

WOW! Thank you for posting this. I love him and how becoming a dad has changed him for the better. He also has quit smoking after 36 years because of his daughter. I guess he got over his fear I guess good things come to those who wait.

- Angi on November 2nd, 2007

Angi

He quit smoking???? OMG I really never thought he’d do that – even for his daughter! Good for him! I love Tony and am so happy for him. He sounds like a wonderful father. Some people are just not mature enough to have kids earlier in life. Sounds like it happened at just the right time for him.

- PSB on November 3rd, 2007

OMG anthony if you are reading this:
I HAVE A REALLY FERTILE UTERUS. napoleon once said and i quote, “women are just machines for making babies.”
do you not understand this?
i am a very well greased machine with all of my parts functioning (especially my naughty bits) call me papi

- Emily on November 8th, 2007

I would like to see a pictute of his baby and wife, there is any picture on internet ?

- Connie Ariza on November 20th, 2007

He really quit smoking? I’ve seen some 2008 shows and he was smoking, I think? now I’m confused.. Well I hope he did, I was just saying that he should for his daughters sake and his as well… Good for you Tony~~

- Melanie on February 25th, 2008

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- Sasha on March 19th, 2008