Chef Anthony Thomas, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, shows up in random spots to cook. He wants to instill a sense of adventure in kids who read his book.

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Anthony Bourdain was a no-nonsense guy, so his advice to stop wasting money on knife sets is worth heeding. Here's the only knife he said you really need.