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If Anthony Bourdain Told the Real Story of Coworking

Part of the Coworking Confidential Series: Saying the parts unknown out loud

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James Panepinto
Aug 12, 2025
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If Anthony Bourdain had traded kitchens for coworking, he wouldn’t have written about latte art or rooftop terraces. He’d have written about the back of house, the parts members never see, the places where the shine wears off and the truth lives.

The coworking industry has its own front and back of house. Out front, it’s a curated performance. The tour i…

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