Who inspires you? P: I think [the late] Anthony Bourdain did more for the genre than anyone else in recent memory. He so accurately and succinctly highlighted the greatest parts of each culture/ location he visited. Ruth Reichl has also illuminated some of the best cuisines from different parts of the world, and [she] really goes in deep with her research and writing. Paul Bowles was the ultimate travel writer and someone I admire greatly. I highly recommend reading his book Travels.