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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
★ 7.8/10•2005•45m•TV-PG•Documentary•Talk•Reality
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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.

Anthony Bourdain · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 25, 2005

Episodes

Episode 1 - Paris: Why the French Don't SuckE145m

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.

Jul 25, 2005

Episode 2 - Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old FriendE245m

Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

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!

Aug 1, 2005

Episode 3 - New Jersey: Off the Jersey TurnpikeE345m

New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

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.

Aug 8, 2005

Episode 4 - Vietnam: The Island of Mr. SangE445m

Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

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.

Aug 15, 2005

Episode 5 - Malaysia: Into the JungleE545m

Malaysia: Into the Jungle

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.

Aug 22, 2005

Episode 6 - SicilyE645m

Sicily

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.

Oct 10, 2005

Episode 7 - Las VegasE745m

Las Vegas

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.

Oct 17, 2005

Episode 8 - UzbekistanE845m

Uzbekistan

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.

Oct 24, 2005

Episode 9 - New Zealand: Down Under the Down UnderE945m

New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

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.

Nov 7, 2005

Actors

Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain

Himself - Host

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