Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
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Overview
Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best cuisine across the world. At each location, Tony dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant, bringing his intellectual curiosity, empathy, wit and boundless appetite.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2005-07-25
Runtime: 0h 45m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Anthony Bourdain
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Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain
Himself - Host
Episodes - Season 1
Paris: Why the French Don't Suck
Paris: Why the French Don't Suck
Episode 1
Tony's debut episode of this new series has him visiting Paris. He explores the city's famous catacombs, tries some absinthe, checks out one of the city's major meat markets, and spends the night in the room where Oscar Wilde died.
Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Episode 2
This week Anthony travels to Iceland, where in winter the volcanic islands see only about four hours of sunlight a day. Anthony finds the darkness comforting and learns how the Icelanders contend with the dark days - eating, drinking, and pumping iron!
New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike
Episode 3
Tony visits the state of New Jersey. He takes us on a trip through his birthplace trying to dispel some common misconceptions of the garden state. We learn about the Sopranos and other NJ landmarks as Tony reminisces.
Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang
Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang
Episode 4
Tony travels to the far away country of Vietnam, where he meets up with an old friend (who also happens to work for the People's Committee) with whom he traverses the ancient culture. He ends up going on a trip that takes him through isolated villages and finishes on an island resort, owned by the mysterious Mr. Sang.
Malaysia: Into the Jungle
Malaysia: Into the Jungle
Episode 5
Today Tony travels to south east Asia. He has always been fascinated by the notion of "natural fusion," the way cuisines and cultures blend over the centuries. He's particularly fascinated by Malaysia, where Chinese influence has mixed with Malay, Indian, Nyonya and indigenous Borneo culture.
Sicily
Sicily
Episode 6
While in the small country of Sicily, Tony is treated to tripe at the II Capo Market. He tries a spleen sandwich with the President (of Sicily). And, Tony attempts to determine where you can find the greatest cannoli.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Episode 7
On assignment and with deadline looming for a major food magazine, Tony's got four days to cover the "very best" of the new chef-centric Las Vegas. He visits The Double Down, Bouchon, El Sombrero, Beauty Bar, Freemont Street and much more.
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Episode 8
Tony is in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's 2000-year-old capital, Tashkent, dines at Jumanji, goes to a bellydancing club, gets acquainted with the culture by visiting a local mosque, shops for a wedding present and much more.
New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under
New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under
Episode 9
Tony is invited to New Zealand to lecture at a gourmet food convention. But after receiving a lukewarm reception from the crowd, he decides to search for real Kiwi culture outside the city of Christchurch. Tony's ride on an ATV becomes a little harrowing. Tony is invited to visit the Māori.
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