Few people in human history have acquired as great of an understanding of food and culture as Anthony Bourdain did throughout his life. By traveling the world and interacting with countless people from different cultures, Bourdain went out of his way to appreciate and showcase many unique dishes to a worldwide audience that has adored his open-minded food adventures even years after . However, this doesn't mean Bourdain liked every food or drink he had.
In fact, Bourdain was quite well known for disliking some beloved foods and drinks, with his well-documented disdain for being one of many on his list. The celebrity chef was asked about which of these trends he disliked the most during a Ask Me Anything thread in 2016. His answer was multi-faceted, ranging from products that many consumers swear by — including pumpkin spice products and juice cleanses — to things that food providers should change moving forward, be it prices or general designations.
Anthony Bourdain found many popular food trends insufferable To start, Bourdain called out , which grew immensely in prominence throughout the 2010s and are still popular today. "I would like to see the pumpkin spice craze drowned in its own blood. Quickly," Bourdain wrote harshly.
What followed was comments about various health-related trends. Notably, juice cleanses and gluten-free foods annoyed Bourdain, though he also noted that people who medically need to stay on a gluten-free diet get a pass. "I don't really understand .
