Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Episode Guide

Episode Guide

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Season 6 (2009)

• Season 6 Episode 10: Sardinia

  Tony visits his wife's homeland, Sardinia, to explore the island's mountainous landscape, exotic cuisine and ancient traditions.

  Next on: Monday 14th December 8:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 6 Episode 9: NYC: Outer Boroughs

  Tony enlists help from locals to explore New York City's five boroughs and ethnic cuisines.

  Next on: Friday 11th December 1:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 6 Episode 8: Burning Questions

  Tony answers viewers' top 10 questions based on the results of an online poll.

• Season 6 Episode 7: Montana

  Tony heads to the Rockies to explore the snow-capped mountains, majestic skies, winding rivers and roaming cattle of Livingston, Mont.

  Next on: Wednesday 16th December 1:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 6 Episode 6: Thailand

  Tony travels the busy streets of Bangkok to explore the five fundamental flavors of Thai cuisine: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty.

  Next on: Monday 14th December 1:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 6 Episode 5: San Francisco

  Tony explores San Francisco's contradictions, quirks and flavors, ranging from Chinatown to Haight-Ashbury and Fisherman's Wharf.

• Season 6 Episode 4: Down on the Street

  Street food forms a common thread through Tony's travels as he finds authentic local cuisine being sold by vendors from carts, outdoor markets and roadside stands.

  Next on: Friday 18th December 1:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 6 Episode 3: Buffalo; Baltimore; Detroit

  Tony travels to America's Rust Belt during the bleak mid-winter, with stops in Baltimore, Detroit and Buffalo.

• Season 6 Episode 2: Australia

  Tony tries to discover what makes Melbourne, Australia, special as a melting pot of cultures.

• Season 6 Episode 1: Chile

  Chile's cuisine reflects its topographical diversity.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Season 5 (2009)

• Season 5 Episode 10: Vietnam: There's No Place Like Home

  After Tony decides on a whim to relocate to Vietnam for a year to write a novel, a local chef/real estate agent helps him try to find the perfect property.

  Next on: Monday 14th December 10:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 5 Episode 9: Sri Lanka

  Tony tours Sri Lanka, where the cuisine has been influenced by Portuguese, Dutch, British, Indian, Arab, Malay and Moor traders; Colombo, a city perched on the coast; a culinary school built after the 2004 tsunami.

• Season 5 Episode 8: Disappearing Manhattan

  Tony and notable guests visit some of New York City's oldest and most classic restaurants that are struggling against the changing landscape of Manhattan.

• Season 5 Episode 7: Philippines

  Tony visits the Philippines, the 'Land of the Lechon'; Manila's diverse combination of Spanish and Chinese cultures; delicacies of Pampanga.

  Next on: Monday 14th December 4:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 5 Episode 6: Food Porn

  An adult selection of foods.

• Season 5 Episode 5: Chicago

  Tony Bourdain travels to Chicago.

• Season 5 Episode 4: Azores

  Anthony Bourdain samples interesting cuisine while visiting three Azorean islands.

• Season 5 Episode 3: DC

  Tony Bourdain explores Washington, D.C., a city of contrasts.

• Season 5 Episode 2: Venice

  Tony visits the ancient monuments, palazzos, cafes and markets in Venice.

  Next on: Tuesday 15th December 1:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 5 Episode 1: Mexico

  Tony receives a tour of Puebla and Mexico City from Les Halles head chef, Carlos.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Season 4 (2007 - 2008)

• Season 4 Episode 19: At the Table With Anthony Bourdain

  Tony hosts a no holds barred dinner with four featured guests.

• Season 4 Episode 18: Egypt

  Tony visits with Egyptian locals to get a taste for what it means to be Egyptian.

• Season 4 Episode 17: Spain

  Exploring the intense, local culinary traditions of Spain.

• Season 4 Episode 16: Tokyo

  Sushi, kendo and Japanese flower arranging in Tokyo.

• Season 4 Episode 15: U.S. Southwest

  Tony travels to the Southwest to serve up a slice of Americana.

• Season 4 Episode 14: Uruguay

  Tony and his brother, Chris, are on a mission to connect with their family in Uruguay.

• Season 4 Episode 13: Saudi Arabia

  Tony and Danya Alhamrani explore the cuisine, culture and heritage of Saudi Arabia.

• Season 4 Episode 12: Colombia

  Unknown foods of Colombia; seafood in Cartagena; market workers in Cecilia; the island of Tierra Bomba; fried pig intestines and boiled pig ears.

• Season 4 Episode 11: Laos

  Tony Bourdain finds himself in Laos, a land with picturesque landscapes and exotic cuisines.

• Season 4 Episode 10: Into the Fire NY

  Tony accepts the challenge to return to Les Halles for work during his old Tuesday double shift.

• Season 4 Episode 9: Hawaii

  Hawaii.

  Next on: Monday 14th December 11:00am EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 4 Episode 8: Romania

  Tony helps his friend Zamir celebrate his 50th birthday in Romania, a country of vampire tales, Communist regimes and culinary history.

• Season 4 Episode 7: Jamaica

  Tony Bourdain travels to the lesser-known Jamaica, a country of gang-torn streets, run-down fish shacks and political strife.

  Next on: Tomorrow at 1:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 4 Episode 6: London; Edinburgh

  The people, scenery and cuisine of the United Kingdom.

• Season 4 Episode 5: New Orleans

  Anthony Bourdain explores New Orleans.

• Season 4 Episode 4: Greek Islands

  Healthy diets in Greece.

  Next on: Thursday 10th December 1:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 4 Episode 3: Vancouver

  The thriving film industry, gorgeous scenery and evolving food scene of Vancouver.

• Season 4 Episode 2: Berlin

  The food writer visits Berlin, where he is immersed in images of war and rebellion

• Season 4 Episode 1: Singapore

  The food guru samples local dishes in Singapore, including chicken rice and bone soup, before meeting chef Bobby Chinn and trying reflexology

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Season 3 (2006 - 2007)

• Season 3 Episode 15: Tuscany

  The chef explores Tuscany's scenery and cuisine, before reading up on Dante and milking a sheep

• Season 3 Episode 14: South Carolina

  The chef samples the cuisine of South Carolina, including a plate of cheese, chicken and gravy called the Big Nasty, before joining Civil War re-enactors

• Season 3 Episode 13: Argentina

  The chef meets an artist as he travels from Buenos Aires to Patagonia, where he rides with the gauchos and samples the national drink

• Season 3 Episode 12: Hong Kong

  The chef samples the modern and traditional cuisine on offer in Hong Kong

  Next on: Sunday 13th December 11:00am EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 3 Episode 11: Cleveland

  The chef challenges Michael Ruhlman to a drag race when he travels to Cleveland, and visits the world's largest bookshop

• Season 3 Episode 10: French Polynesia

  The chef samples tartare of corori oysters as he explores the islands of French Polynesia, and attempts shark roping before getting a Marquesan tattoo

• Season 3 Episode 9: Brazil

  The food enthusiast visits Sao Paolo in Brazil, where he indulges in a sandwich made of hashed pork, lard and melted cheese, before drinking vodka caipirinhas

• Season 3 Episode 8: New York City

  New York is the next stop for chef Anthony Bourdain, who samples the wide range of culinary styles on offer

• Season 3 Episode 7: China

  The chef travels to China and visits Beijing and Chengdu in a bid to learn more about the country's food and culture

  Next on: Sunday 13th December 9:00am EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 3 Episode 6: Los Angeles

  Anthony Bourdain explores the cultural variety of Los Angeles

• Season 3 Episode 5: Russia

  The chef and food writer samples authentic dishes from Russia as he embarks on a globe-trotting gourmet tour

  Next on: Tuesday 15th December 9:00am EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 3 Episode 4: Namibia

  The chef visits Namibia where he samples mopane worms, ostrich-egg omelette, tree beetles and warthog rectum

• Season 3 Episode 3: Pacific Northwest

  Tony visits Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland before travelling to the coffee-obsessed city of Seattle

• Season 3 Episode 2: Ghana

  The chef and food writer visits Ghana, where he samples palm wine and is treated to meat stew in a small restaurant

• Season 3 Episode 1: Ireland

  The chef visits a market in Dublin and dines at the seafood restaurant King Critic in the coastal town of Howth

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Season 2 (2006)

• Season 2 Episode 14: Beirut

  Within 24 hours of their arrival, Anthony and his crew are stuck in the middle of an intense and uncertain conflict in Lebanon.

• Season 2 Episode 13: Anthony Bourdain: Decoding Ferran Adria

  Anthony visits the famous food research laboratory in Barcelona, before taking a trip to a restaurant that closes for six months of the year to explore new recipes

• Season 2 Episode 12: Indonesia

  The food writer explores the cuisine and culture of Indonesia, and tries to understand why foreigners want to 'go bamboo'

  Next on: Monday 14th December 11:00pm EST - The Travel Channel
• Season 2 Episode 11: Korea

  The chef and food writer travels to Korea, where he visits the 4am Seoul Fish Market

• Season 2 Episode 10: India - Kolkata/Bombay

  The chef witnesses a cockfight in Kolkata and enjoys the local delicacies. He also visits Mumbai, where he experiences the heart of the Indian film industry

• Season 2 Episode 9: India - Rajasthan

  The chef and food writer visits Rajasthan in the north-west corner of India to attend the 21st birthday party of the son of the Rajasthani Maharajah

• Season 2 Episode 8: Mexico/US Border

  The chef and food writer travels along the border of America and Mexico on his motorcycle, sampling authentic Tex Mex food including Corona chicken

• Season 2 Episode 7: Japan

  The chef travels to Osaka and the Kiso Valley to investigate kuidaore - the Japanese term meaning 'eating yourself to ruin'

• Season 2 Episode 6: Puerto Rico

  The food writer samples tasty roast pig in the Puerto Rican mountain village of Caiay, before going in search of the mysterious saltwater devil lobster

• Season 2 Episode 5: Sweden

  The chef visits Sweden hoping to dispel the myths of tall blondes, Swedish meatballs and Abba. He also dines at Lux, where local delicacies are on the menu

• Season 2 Episode 4: Quebec

  The chef and food writer is taken to a duck farm and processing plant to see how foie gras is made

• Season 2 Episode 3: Peru

  Tony continues his mission to obtain personal enlightenment, which this time brings him to Peru, a land of ancient culture, rich cuisine and vibrant people

• Season 2 Episode 2: South Florida

  Tony explores Little Haiti; the Everglades; Club Deuce and Loco Taqueria.

• Season 2 Episode 1: Asia Special

  Anthony Bourdain visits the two main hubs of 'mother cuisine,' Japan and China.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Season 1 (2005)

• Season 1 Episode 9: New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

  The chef visits a local food and wine fair as he embarks on a quest to sample rustic New Zealand cookery

• Season 1 Episode 8: Uzbekistan

  Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent; teahouse; afternoon prayer at a mosque; traditional Uzbek wedding.

• Season 1 Episode 7: Las Vegas

  The chef travels to Las Vegas, where he dines at Bouchon in the Venetian Hotel and visits the Neon Museum out in the desert

• Season 1 Episode 6: Sicily

  Tripe at a local frittola stand in Il Capo Market; spleen sandwich with Sicily's President; salt encrusted fish; best cannoli.

• Season 1 Episode 5: Malaysia: Into the Jungle

  Anthony explores how Chinese influence has mixed with Malay, Indian, Nyonya and indigenous Borneo cultures in Malaysia.

• Season 1 Episode 4: Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

  Tony meets up with an old friend and goes on a trip through isolated villages and an island resort.

• Season 1 Episode 3: New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

  Anthony takes a sentimental journey through the New Jersey of his youth.

• Season 1 Episode 2: Iceland (Hello Darkness, My Old Friend)

  Since Iceland only has four hours of daylight daily during winter, Tony checks out rumors that the darkness gives Icelanders an excuse to party the night away.

• Season 1 Episode 1: Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

  The chef tours Paris, including a visit to a wine cellar, a meeting with an absintheur, and a trip around Les Halles market

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations:

• Scotland & London

  People, scenery and cuisine from the UK.

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Special (2007 - 2009)

• Fan-atic Special
• Labor Day Special

  Highlights of the show, including some of the worst food on the planet.

• Northern Spain

  Anthony shows Spanish culture and cuisine has more to offer than Ferran Adria.

• Season 2 Clip Show

  The best moments of Season Two.

• So Long Summer

  Highlights include some of the show's silliest, biggest and baddest moments.