Kite, threaded in a leather jacket, scarf and sunglasses much like Bourdain was known to wear himself, walks around the “mounds of groceries and flat screen TVs” in the warehouse store’s aisles before sampling the food court’s wares.

Thrive Living's innovative project combines affordable housing, workforce units, and a Costco Wholesale store in Los Angeles.

Last week, people in Los Angeles ran to Costco to try their hands (literally) at purchasing the Pokèmon 151 Blooming Waters Premium Collection. The reason? Costco sold the cards for under $60, originally priced anywhere between $120 to $150.

Eighty-five percent of Costco Teamsters across the U.S. voted in favor of authorizing the strike, according to a Sunday press release. Tensions had been building throughout the week, as Teamsters put up several Costco-related posts on its social media.

A Costco in Los Angeles erupted into chaos on January 16 when shoppers clashed over the highly sought-after Pokémon 151 Blooming Waters packs, driven by demand and resell potential, despite store efforts to control the frenzy.