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The Queen Mary - Bourdain and his family sail to Europe in 1966 on this ocean liner.

Normandy - Bourdain and his family spend time on this French coast during their summer vacation in 1966.

Vienne - This is the town where Bourdain's aunt lives.

Oysters - This is what Bourdain eats to change his perception of food.

Vassar College - Bourdain attends this college in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Provincetown, Cape Cod - Bourdain spends the summer of 1973 here with friends.

The Dreadnaught - Bourdain's first job is as a busboy at this restaurant.

Culinary Institute of America (CIA) - Bourdain attends this school to learn the basics of cooking.

Knives - These kitchen tools become indispensable to a chef.

Mise-en-place - This is the set-up of seasonings, oils, and other essentials at the line cook's station.

The Rainbow Room - This is the restaurant where Bourdain has...

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