Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
In his Emmy Award winning series, Anthony Bourdain travels the globe to explore the cities, villages and countries that offer life’s truest surprises.Meet Anthony Bourdain
- 2005-2012
- 9 seasons
- Travel Channel
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Reality
- TV-PG
In his Emmy Award winning series, Anthony Bourdain travels the globe to explore the cities, villages and countries that offer life’s truest surprises.Meet Anthony Bourdain
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Episode 1
France: Why the French Don't Suck
Mon, Jul 25, 2005 44 mins
In his exciting visit to Paris in the first episode of this new show, Anthony Bourdain seeks to the explore the core of French identity through their exquisite traditional cuisine, and what America (and the rest of the world as well) could learn from them.
Episode 2
Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Mon, Aug 1, 2005 43 mins
Tony travels to Iceland in January, where he turns a cold cranky tour into a hilarious diatribe on fermented meats. Also, look for the tribute to "Lost in Translation" towards the end.
Episode 3
New Jersey
Mon, Aug 8, 2005 44 mins
Host Anthony Bourdain comes out of the closet about his New Jersey roots and takes a sentimental journey through the New Jersey of his youth. Find out why the state can't shake its bad reputation, then dig deep to find the real Jersey identity.
Episode 4
Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang
44 mins
A vicarious thrill ride as Tony discovers Vietnam from the buzzing streets of Hanoi to the rural beauty of the Montagnards, and the mysterious Island of Mr. Sang. This episode shows exactly why Tony has been completely seduced by Vietnam and its people.
Episode 5
Malaysia: Into the Jungle
44 mins
Tony 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.
Episode 6
Sicily
Mon, Oct 10, 2005 44 mins
In Sicily, Anthony Bourdain eats some tripe at a local frittola stand in II Capo Market, a spleen sandwich with Sicily's President, and salt encrusted fish. Later, Tony also debates where to get the best cannoli.
Episode 7
Las Vegas
Mon, Oct 17, 2005 44 mins
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.
Episode 8
Uzbekistan
Mon, Oct 24, 2005 44 mins
Anthony Bourdain is in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, goes to a bellydancing club, gets to know the culture by visiting a local mosque, and shops for a wedding present. and more.
Episode 9
New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under
44 mins
Tony Bourdain travels to Christ Church, New Zealand to give a guest lecture at Savour, an upscale food and wine convention. When he can't connect with his audience, he heads for the countryside to find the real Kiwi lifestyle.
Episode 10
Iceland Special Edition
43 mins
Lights, camera, action! From Bill Murray to Snoop from The Wire, Tony gets to know these entertainers on a more casual level. He cooks an Italian feast with Christopher Walken and explores a tent city in Haiti with Sean Penn.
