Who is Anthony Bourdain from Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly and what is their importance?

Anthony Bourdain is the author and narrator of the book, which relates his own experiences on the way to becoming a chef in New York City restaurants. Bourdain first realizes his love for food during a family vacation in Europe when he is a young boy. That love for food is perpetuated at Cape Cod restaurants during summers of his college years, and Bourdain attends the Culinary Institute of American to gain formal training. Utilizing his newfound skills and expertise, Bourdain lands a job at the prestigious Rainbow Room in New York City.