Brooklyn
Season 9, Episode 10
The series ends with a tour of Brooklyn. Joining Tony are actors from the HBO series "The Wire" and rapper Talib Kweli. Also: A meal at Brooklyn Fare is shared with chef Eric Ripert.
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Tony samples the flavors of the Dominican Republic. Included: a meal of empanadas and nearly frozen beer, followed by fried salami with tostones. Also: a helicopter ride to Samaná Peninsula for lunch.
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Moments from the past include a Haitian cemetery visited on the Day of the Dead, and celebrating Halloween with pal Zamir Gotta in Transylvania. Also: Tony recalls a fearful trip to Iraq.
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Rio
Season 9, Episode 7
A trip to Rio de Janeiro proves stressful for Anthony, who is nervous about his wife, Ottavia, competing in a jujitsu match. To unwind, he enjoys the Brazilian cocktail caipirinhas and a pork sandwich in Ipanema; and later, learns about improvements made in the shanty town Rocinha. Finally, the Bourdains enjoy a home-cooked stew made with filet mignon, garlic, onion, tomato, farofa and feijoada.
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Tony encounters the seven deadly sins in his travels. Included: lust in Rome; wrath in New York City; and sloth in Finland.
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Burgundy
Season 9, Episode 5
A wine cave and an American-owned winery are among the highlights when chef Ludo Lefebvre joins Tony as he tours the Burgundy region of France. Also: a truck stop that serves crepes.
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Tony tours the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy with Italian-trained chef Michael White. The two rent a red Ferrari and cruise across the region, sampling culatello, balsamic vinegar, Sangiovese wine and a variety of Italian cheeses.
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The host looks back at some of his most unforgettable adventures, from making music in the Mojave Desert with Queens of the Stone Age to burning cocaine in Panama.
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Sydney
Season 9, Episode 2
A food tour of Sydney, featuring fresh seafood, classic charcuterie and the ubiquitous Australian "barbie."
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Austin
Season 9, Episode 1
Tony Bourdain kicks off the ninth and final season in Austin during the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. He hangs out with the band Sleigh Bells and enjoys some of the city's unusual culinary offerings, from offal tacos and dove enchiladas to fried shrimp heads and goat neck.
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Penang
Season 8, Episode 8
The food and culture of Penang, Malaysia, is explored. Featured eats include fresh snapper and a rice-and-shrimp dish wrapped in a banana leaf.
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Baja
Season 8, Episode 7
Tony gets a taste of the food, wine and culture of Tijuana, Mexico, and the Baja Peninsula. He tries Mexican fish tacos and then checks out local street food with chef Javier Plascencia.
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Finland
Season 8, Episode 6
The host explores Finland with musician Sami Yaffa. Highlights include a pub tram and an eventful dinner with a cabdriver's mother.
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Tony travels to Japan to attend the fourth annual Cook It Raw gathering, where 15 of the world's top chefs come together to share ideas and experiment with new ideas.
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Lisbon
Season 8, Episode 4
The host visits Lisbon, Portugal, and finds the city undergoing a cultural and culinary renaissance in the face of rising debt and unemployment.
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Croatia's Istria and Dalmatia regions are toured. Included: swimming with bluefin tuna; truffle hunting.
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Tony travels to Kansas City, Mo., with pal Zamir Gotta in search of the region's best barbecue. While there, he meets and dines with Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of the Black Keys.
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Tony visits Mozambique for a look at life in postcolonial Africa. Stops include Portuguese ruins on Mozambique Island and the vibrant metropolis of Maputo. Along the way, he samples the local fare, which mixes African, Portuguese and Indian influences.
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Tony celebrates Christmas at the Ace Hotel in New York City.
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Tony explores New Orleans and Louisiana's Cajun Country. He visits the Eagle Saloon, a jazz landmark, with New Orleans native Wendell Pierce ("The Wire"), and heads to the Faubourg Tremé with local author Lolis Eric Elie. He later takes a trip on Louisiana's back roads in search of authentic Cajun cuisine and winds up at a crawfish boil.
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Kurdistan
Season 7, Episode 15
Tony tours the Kurdish regions of Iraq and Turkey. Stops include an amusement park, where he picnics with a local family; and a cemetery, where he pays his respects to the 300,000 Kurds killed under Saddam's regime. He also watches a local wedding, and passes through Mosul, one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq.
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Ukraine
Season 7, Episode 14
Tony tours Ukraine with his pal Zamir Gotta. They sample plenty of vodka and try green borscht. Stops include Chernobyl and a former top-secret Soviet site.
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The host explores the High Desert of California with rocker Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age.
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El Bulli
Season 7, Episode 12
Tony visits elBulli, a renowned restaurant in Spain, and gets to cook and dine with Chef Ferran Adria.
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Naples
Season 7, Episode 11
Italian food and culture is spotlighted when Tony tours Naples. He indulges in pizza, dines with an Italian family, and attends a local wedding with his wife, Ottavia.
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Macau
Season 7, Episode 10
Tony explores the food culture of Macau, China, which is heavily influenced by more than 400 years of Portuguese rule. Sampled eats include fish-ball soup; a stew of fresh prawns and okra in a curry sauce; and steamed rice noodles in a peanut sauce.
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Cuba
Season 7, Episode 9
Tony tours Cuba with American ex-pat and baseball historian Peter Bjarkman. He also meets renowned photographer Roberto Salas, who captured significant moments of the Cuban Revolution.
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The host visits Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, just a few weeks before the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami devastated the nation.
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Boston
Season 7, Episode 7
Tony visits Boston, exploring the city's rugged mob history with the help of a right-wing radio host. Later, he checks out a Southie boxing ring.
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Tony heads to Brazil for a taste of the Amazon's hidden culinary treasures.
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Ozarks
Season 7, Episode 5
Bourdain explores the Ozark region and samples local specialties, such as raccoon, venison and squirrel potpie. He also goes fishing with Ozark novelist Daniel Woodrell ("Winter's Bone").
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Vienna
Season 7, Episode 4
Tony visits Vienna for the first time and tries to avoid tourist traps while exploring the local culture.
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Nicaragua
Season 7, Episode 3
Tony visits Nicaragua. During his stay, he parties with locals in Managua and dines on pig organs in Estelí.
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Cambodia
Season 7, Episode 2
Tony travels to Cambodia and learns about local dishes while dining with Cambodian activist and politician Mu Sochua.
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Haiti
Season 7, Episode 1
Season 8 opens in Haiti, as the Caribbean nation continues to rebuild following the devastating earthquake of 2010. While there, the host spends time with actor and humanitarian Sean Penn, who is assisting with local relief efforts.
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Tony plans a potluck holiday dinner with his pal, food writer Michael Ruhlman ("Live to Cook").
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Madrid
Season 6, Episode 23
Tony returns to Spain to experience the sights and flavors of Madrid.
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Paris
Season 6, Episode 22
Tony returns to Paris, where the series began in 2005, to celebrate its 100th episode. Chef Eric Ripert joins him for a culinary tour of the City of Lights.
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The host looks back at the show's first five seasons.
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A behind-the-scenes look at Tony's trip to Kerala, India, with comments from the host and the crew.
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Tony returns to Beirut. His last trip there was in 2006, when the Israel-Lebanon conflict broke out during his stay.
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Rome
Season 6, Episode 20
The host visits Rome, where he samples classic Italian dishes and adopts the Roman attitude of living happily and carefree.
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Dubai
Season 6, Episode 19
Tony visits Dubai, U.A.E., a city still struggling after the economic downturn of 2008.
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An edited version of Dmitri Kasterine's documentary, "Out of the Pan, Into the Fire," which profiled Anthony Bourdain.
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Tony visits Kerala in southwestern India and samples many spicy and flavorful dishes, from street food to home-cooked meals. Also: Indian actor Mammootty invites the host to visit him on the set of his action film.
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Liberia
Season 6, Episode 16
Tony visits Liberia on the west coast of Africa and gets a taste of the local food and culture.
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Heartland
Season 6, Episode 15
The host travels through America's heartland in search of unsung heroes of the country's food scene. Stops include Denver; Austin; Michigan; Milwaukee; Minneapolis; and Columbus, Ohio.
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Tony gets a taste of the Caribbean when he visits the Grenadine Islands in the Season 7 premiere. During his stay, he goes fishing, scuba diving and tries to hunt a local delicacy.
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The host and his friends chat about the world's sexiest foods.
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Maine
Season 6, Episode 12
Tony visits Maine for a taste of local food and culture.
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The techniques chefs utilize to prepare and cook various cuisines.
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Tony returns to Vietnam. This time, he explores the Central Highlands.
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Provence
Season 6, Episode 9
Tony tours the Provence region of France and becomes enamored of the local culture and cuisine.
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Tony takes his fourth trip to China. This time he visits Harbin, a city in the northeast formerly known as Manchuria. While there, he dines on stews, vegetables and dumplings influenced by Korean and Russian cuisines.
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Obsessed
Season 6, Episode 7
The host chats with chefs and food writers about their food obsessions.
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Ecuador
Season 6, Episode 6
The host explores Ecuador, sampling regional stews, roasted meats, fresh fish and exotic fruits.
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New York's Hudson Valley is visited.
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Prague
Season 6, Episode 4
The host explores Prague's culinary landscape with some local foodies.
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Brittany
Season 6, Episode 3
Tony Bourdain explores the Brittany region of France, including its ancient and modern influences.
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Istanbul
Season 6, Episode 2
The host experiences a vibrant and diverse culture when he visits Istanbul.
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Panama
Season 6, Episode 1
Anthony Bourdain travels to Panama for a taste of local food and culture in the Season 6 premiere.
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Sardinia
Season 5, Episode 20
Tony explores the food and culture on Sardinia, his wife's homeland.
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The ethnic cuisines of New York City's five boroughs are explored.
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Tony responds to viewer questions.
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Montana
Season 5, Episode 17
Tony heads to Livingston, Mont., to get a taste of local culture and cuisine.
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Thailand
Season 5, Episode 16
The host visits Bangkok to experience the local customs and cuisine.
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The host explores San Francisco's diverse districts. Stops include Chinatown; Haight-Ashbury; and Fisherman's Wharf.
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The host recalls the best street food he's sampled around the world.
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The host and his friend Zamir explore America's Rust Belt with stops in Baltimore, Detroit and Buffalo.
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Australia
Season 5, Episode 12
Tony samples the many different cuisines of Melbourne, considered Australia's cultural capital.
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Chile
Season 5, Episode 11
The host checks out Chile's cuisine, as well as its diverse landscapes.
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The host returns to Vietnam to sample Saigon's colorful street food that keeps him coming back for more. Then he tours available properties in Hoi An, hoping to eventually fulfill his dream of living there for one year.
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Sri Lanka
Season 5, Episode 9
An exploration of Sri Lankan cuisine and its many influences. Included: a visit to a culinary school built after the 2004 tsunami struck the region.
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Washington, D.C., is visited.
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The host visits classic New York City restaurants that are struggling in the city's changing landscape.
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The host travels to the Philippines, and dines on lechón, or suckling pig. Stops include Manila and Pampanga.
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Food Porn
Season 5, Episode 6
Sexy eats around the world are spotlighted.
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Chicago
Season 5, Episode 5
Chicago's culture and cuisine are explored.
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Azores
Season 5, Episode 4
The host visits three of Portugal's Azores islands and learns about the local fare.
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D.C.
Season 5, Episode 3
The host explores the many contrasts Washington, D.C., has to offer.
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Venice
Season 5, Episode 2
The host heads to Venice, Italy, and eschews the typical tourist traps to explore the locals' favorite cafes, markets and palazzos.
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Mexico
Season 5, Episode 1
Season 5 opens in Mexico, where the host explores a friend's hometown of Puebla and nearby Mexico City.
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Blooper clips from past shows.
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Egypt
Season 4, Episode 18
While visiting Egypt, Anthony eschews the usual tourist attractions and instead spends his time with local families and sleeping in the desert under the stars.
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Spain
Season 4, Episode 17
Anthony travels to Spain, where he tries out some local traditions and is impressed by the cuisine of chef Ferran Adrià Acosta.
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Tony tours the American Southwest on a road trip with stops in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Alice Cooper and Ted Nugent appear.
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Tokyo
Season 4, Episode 15
Anthony jets to Tokyo to look for a perfect piece of sushi and a perfect knife blade. Also: the martial art of kendo and the subtleties of Japanese flower arranging.
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Uruguay
Season 4, Episode 14
Tony takes a trip through Uruguay that includes Montevideo and Punta del Este. While there, he tries a chivito sandwich, made with beef, bacon, mayonnaise, black or green olives, mozzarella and tomatoes, which he heartily endorses.
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A fan from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, invites Tony to explore the cuisine, culture and heritage of her homeland.
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Colombia
Season 4, Episode 12
Tony finds his preconceived notions about Colombia to be wrong as he travels through Cartagena and Medellin.
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Laos
Season 4, Episode 11
Tony visits Laos, where he is impressed by the rural scenery while sampling dishes that include chicken grilled between splints of bamboo, a soup of wild mushrooms and greens, and sticky rice and hot chili paste, washed down with local moonshine.
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Tony takes up a challenge to return to the Brasserie Les Halles to work his old Tuesday double shift, offering a behind-the-kitchen-door look at the working of a restaurant.
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Hawaii
Season 4, Episode 9
Anthony visits Hawaii, where he rides the North Shore surf at Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach on a jet ski, attends a luau at Paradise Cove, experiences volcanic thrills on the Big Island and samples a wide variety of local food.
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Romania
Season 4, Episode 8
Tony celebrates his pal Zamir's 50th birthday with him in Romania, where he learns about the country's vampire tales, Communist regimes and intense culinary experiences.
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Jamaica
Season 4, Episode 7
Anthony visits Jamaica and samples the cuisine at fish shacks and discovers that the culture includes political strife.
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Tony travels to London and Edinburgh, meeting people, observing the scenery and sampling the cuisine.
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Tony travels to New Orleans to observe the changes wrought by Hurricane Katrina and what remains the same.
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Tony visits Greece to see if it really has the world's healthiest diet. Included: Crete and Ithaca.
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Vancouver
Season 4, Episode 3
In Vancouver, British Columbia, Tony examines the thriving film industry, fantastic scenery and an evolving food scene.
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Berlin
Season 4, Episode 2
Tony takes a tour of Berlin.
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Singapore
Season 4, Episode 1
Anthony visits Singapore, a gastronomical crossroads, and samples the favorite local dish, chicken rice; visits a reflexologist for a traditional foot massage; and tries the unique fare of a downtown "hospital chic" concept restaurant.
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Tuscany
Season 3, Episode 15
Bourdain visits Tuscany in central Italy, where he takes a trip to two family-owned farms and is treated to fresh wines, cheeses and milk, and he also has the opportunity to milk a sheep.
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Bourdain goes below the Mason-Dixon line for a first-time visit to South Carolina to experience Southern hospitality, culture, history and cuisine.
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Argentina
Season 3, Episode 13
Tony travels to Argentina, starting his visit in Buenos Aires and then continuing on to the country's southern tip, Patagonia.
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Hong Kong
Season 3, Episode 12
Bourdain experiences the sights, sounds and flavors of Hong Kong.
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Bourdain heads to Cleveland after getting an invitation from a friend, author Michael Ruhlman, to check out his hometown.
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Bourdain travels to French Polynesia in the South Pacific, where his stops include Tahiti, to research lurid legends about cannibalism.
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Brazil
Season 3, Episode 9
Bourdain travels to Brazil, stopping in Sao Paolo where he explores the diverse mix of backgrounds and ethnicities.
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New York
Season 3, Episode 8
A visit to New York City.
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Shanghai
Season 3, Episode 7
Tony takes a tour of Shanghai featuring culture and cuisine.
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Bourdain travels to Los Angeles, and investigates culture and cuisine in and around Hollywood.
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Russia
Season 3, Episode 5
Bourdain travels to Russia.
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Namibia
Season 3, Episode 4
Bourdain travels to Namibia, on the southwest coast of Africa, a harsh environment where he develops an admiration for the people who live there.
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Bourdain visits the Pacific Northwest, where he learns about the area's history, drinks coffee and consumes fresh produce.
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Ghana
Season 3, Episode 2
Bourdain visits Ghana, where he visits an open-air market, samples locally brewed palm wine, helps the local fishermen with their catch, and enjoys a savory stew of beef tongue and goat meat at a “chop bar.”
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Anthony Bourdain reviews his favorite moments from the second season.
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Ireland
Season 3, Episode 1
Bourdain visits Ireland in an attempt to dispel the myth that the country has the worst food in the world, and that instead, it is about to become “a culinary superpower.” Included: a shellfish dinner; blood pudding; lots of Guinness.
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Beirut
Season 2, Episode 14
An intimate look at the culture of Beirut, filmed days before fighting began in 2006.
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Anthony Bourdain is invited to the culinary research laboratory of noted chef Ferran Adria, located in a vast Renaissance-era palace in the old section of Barcelona, Spain. Also: Bourdain quizzes Adria at a local restaurant.
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Indonesia
Season 2, Episode 12
Tony experiences cuisine and culture of Indonesia, sampling “kaki limas” (street food) in Jakarta and lawar, a spicy dish with meat and pig's blood, in Bali; and visiting festivals in Java.
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Korea
Season 2, Episode 11
Bourdain visits Korea.
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Tony travels to Kolkata and Mumbai, formerly known Calcutta and Bombay, to experience India's cuisine and culture.
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Bourdain travels to Rajasthan in the northwest corner of India to attend the 21st birthday party of the son of the Rajasthani Maharajah. While there, he samples a vegetarian meal, learns proper Indian etiquette, feasts on tandoor, and observes a turban-tying contest and the Mr. and Miss Desert competition.
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Tony visits towns on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border. First, he samples authentic Tex-Mex food at TB's Bar and Grill in Del Rio, Texas, then crosses over into Mexico to Piedras Negras for nachos and to Monterrey, where enjoys a homemade meal.
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Japan
Season 2, Episode 7
A culinary tour of Japan includes Osaka, where Bourdain samples tuna belly and roe at a sushi bar and takes in a Hanshin Tigers baseball game.
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Tony visits Puerto Rico, where he dines on roast pig; attends a posh party at a hacienda; searches for the chupacabra, a legendary creature believed to kill livestock; meets boxer Miguel Cotto and participates in the Festival of the Virgin Mary.
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Sweden
Season 2, Episode 5
In Sweden, Bourdain tries to find out the truth about ABBA, Swedish meatballs and tall blondes.
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Quebec
Season 2, Episode 4
In Quebec, Canada, Bourdain stops by a duck farm and processing plant to watch foie gras being made, then teaches a class at the Montreal Culinary Institute. Also: hockey with a local university team.
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Peru
Season 2, Episode 3
A trip through Peru to experience its ancient culture and rich cuisine includes dining in Lima and meeting members of a Peruvian tribe.
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Bourdain takes a trip through South Florida, where he dines on conch stew prepared by a local chef in Miami's Little Haiti and conch fritters at the Conchtown Café in Key West. Also: A bar crawl through South Beach includes Club Deuce and Loco Taqueria.
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A retrospective of Anthony Bourdain's funniest, most embarrassing and painful moments while filming his series.
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A culinary tour of Asia includes Osaka, Japan, where Bourdain samples sushi at an underground bar and participates in rituals and festivals; and a trip to Beijing, China, for some Peking duck. Also: a visit to the Jianfu Temple, center of Taoism during the Tang Dynasty.
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A trip to China through Beijing and Chengdu, where Bourdain indulges in local food and experiences oriental culture, including super hot pepper-infused dishes and an acupuncture tune-up.
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Host Anthony Bourdain and producer Chris Collins recount their experiences in Iceland, adding comments on incidents that weren't caught on camera.
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Anthony Bourdain travels to Sicily, where he samples tripe at a local frittola stand in II Capo Market. Also: a spleen sandwich; salt-encrusted fish; tips on where to get the best cannoli.
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Anthony travels to Iceland, where he finds the constant winter darkness comforting, and learns how Icelanders pass the sunless months, including eating, drinking, and lifting weights.
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Viewers pick their favorite episode.
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Anthony bombs while giving a guest lecture at an upscale food and wine convention in Christchurch, New Zealand, so he heads into the hinterlands to plumb the Kiwi soul.
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A trip to Uzbekistan includes the region's 2000-year-old capital, Tashkent. Also: a visit to a teahouse called a chaikhana; afternoon prayer in a mosque; a local village's lunchtime fare, which includes sheep organs; and a traditional Uzbek wedding.
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Las Vegas
Season 1, Episode 7
Bourdain samples food in Las Vegas, from casino fare to local joints, and visits the Neon Museum.
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Sicily
Season 1, Episode 6
The culture and cuisine of Sicily. Bourdain enjoys a spleen sandwich with Sicily's regional president, Salvatore Cuffaro, and samples other local specialties, including tripe and salt-encrusted fish. Also: where to get the best cannoli.
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Anthony visits Kuala Lumpur, sampling Malaysian delicacies. While there, he meets Chef Wan, a walking encyclopedia on Malaysian cuisine.
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Tony takes a trip to Vietnam, where he chows down on some exotic dishes with an old friend. His journey takes him from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the mountains of the Montagnard people and the mysterious island of Mr. Sang.
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Bourdain returns to Bergen County, N.J., where he was reared, to examine local culture and cuisine. Included: dining on a deep-fried hot dog known as a ripper; a “Sopranos” tour; Asbury Park. Also: Bourdain visits an Italian bakery with Mario Batali.
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Bourdain travels to Iceland, where he finds the constant darkness comforting.
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On a trip to Paris, Bourdain stays in the room where Oscar Wilde died, goes on an absinthe bender, tours underground crypts and savors French food in out-of-the-way places, including a Parisian meat market.
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