Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

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S01E01: Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

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.

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.

Episodes

Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

S01E01 Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

July 25, 2005 45 min
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...
Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

S01E02 Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

August 1, 2005 45 min
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...
New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

S01E03 New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

August 8, 2005 45 min
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...
Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

S01E04 Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

August 15, 2005 45 min
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...
Malaysia: Into the Jungle

S01E05 Malaysia: Into the Jungle

August 22, 2005 45 min
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...
Sicily

S01E06 Sicily

October 10, 2005 45 min
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...
Las Vegas

S01E07 Las Vegas

October 17, 2005 45 min
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...
Uzbekistan

S01E08 Uzbekistan

October 24, 2005 45 min
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...
New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

S01E09 New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

November 7, 2005 45 min
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....

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Anthony Bourdain
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