Bourdain Day at Pints&union "brought awareness to issues of mental health and suicide prevention."

Credit Joe, Cassie, Calvin and the rest of the crew at Pints&union for an informative and well-attended Bourdain Day program.

"Bourdain was simply a journalist. And journalists can’t recognize him because they can’t recognize what real journalism is anymore."

"How suicide prevention is becoming part of Anthony Bourdain's legacy."

Given the nuances of the topic, and this being the first such remembrance since Bourdain's death last year, striking a proper balance was a challenge. They got it right, and kudos are merited.

Pints & Union remembers Anthony Bourdain, discusses suicide prevention, by Brooke McAfee (N and T)

NEW ALBANY — Pints & Union owner Joe Phillips is among the many people who view Anthony Bourdain as a hero.

So on "Bourdain Day," he wanted to commemorate the late chef/writer/TV host's life in a meaningful way. Community members raised their glasses Tuesday to Bourdain at the New Albany pub and brought awareness to issues of mental health and suicide prevention.

Tuesday, June 25 would have been Bourdain's 63rd birthday, and it has been more than a year since he died by suicide on June 8, 2018. Several weeks ago, chefs José Andrés and Eric Ripert recognized their friend by proclaiming his birthday "Bourdain Day" ...