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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Why the French Don't Suck

First aired: Jul/25/2005



2 :01x02 - Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

First aired: Aug/01/2005



3 :01x03 - New Jersey

First aired: Aug/08/2005



4 :01x04 - Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

First aired: Aug/15/2005



5 :01x05 - Malaysia: Into the Jungle

First aired: Aug/22/2005



6 :01x06 - Sicily

First aired: Oct/10/2005



7 :01x07 - Las Vegas

First aired: Oct/17/2005



8 :01x08 - Uzbekistan

First aired: Oct/24/2005



9 :01x09 - New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

First aired: Nov/07/2005



Leftovers (1)

First aired: Mar/27/2006



Anthony Bourdain in Beirut

First aired: Aug/21/2006



10 :02x01 - Asia Special: China & Japan

First aired: Mar/27/2006



11 :02x02 - South Florida

First aired: Apr/03/2006



12 :02x03 - Peru

First aired: Apr/10/2006



13 :02x04 - Canada

First aired: Apr/17/2006



14 :02x05 - Sweden

First aired: Apr/24/2006



15 :02x06 - Puerto Rico

First aired: May/01/2006



16 :02x07 - Japan

First aired: May/08/2006



17 :02x08 - U.S./Mexico Border

First aired: May/22/2006



18 :02x09 - India (Rajasthan)

First aired: May/29/2006



19 :02x10 - India (Kolkata/Bombay)

First aired: Jun/05/2006



20 :02x11 - Korea

First aired: Jun/12/2006



21 :02x12 - Indonesia

First aired: Jun/19/2006



22 :02x13 - Decoding Ferran Adria

First aired: Jul/03/2006



Leftovers (2)

First aired: Jan/01/2007



Holiday Special

First aired: Dec/10/2007



23 :03x01 - Ireland

First aired: Jan/01/2007



24 :03x02 - Ghana

First aired: Jan/08/2007



25 :03x03 - Pacific Northwest

First aired: Jan/15/2007



26 :03x04 - Namibia

First aired: Jan/22/2007



27 :03x05 - Russia

First aired: Jan/29/2007

Bourdain travels to Russia.



28 :03x06 - Los Angeles

First aired: Feb/05/2007

Bourdain travels to Los Angeles, and investigates culture and cuisine in and around Hollywood.



29 :03x07 - Shanghai

First aired: Jul/30/2007

Tony takes a tour of Shanghai featuring culture and cuisine.



30 :03x08 - New York City

First aired: Aug/06/2007

A visit to New York City.



31 :03x09 - Brazil

First aired: Aug/13/2007

Bourdain travels to Brazil, stopping in Sao Paolo where he explores the diverse mix of backgrounds and ethnicities.



32 :03x10 - French Polynesia

First aired: Aug/20/2007

Bourdain travels to French Polynesia in the South Pacific, where his stops include Tahiti, to research lurid legends about cannibalism.



33 :03x11 - Cleveland

First aired: Aug/27/2007

Bourdain heads to Cleveland after getting an invitation from a friend, author Michael Ruhlman, to check out his hometown.



34 :03x12 - Hong Kong

First aired: Sep/03/2007

Bourdain experiences the sights, sounds and flavors of Hong Kong.



35 :03x13 - Argentina

First aired: Sep/10/2007

Tony travels to Argentina, starting his visit in Buenos Aires and then continuing on to the country's southern tip, Patagonia.



36 :03x14 - South Carolina

First aired: Sep/17/2007

Bourdain goes below the Mason-Dixon line for a first-time visit to South Carolina to experience Southern hospitality, culture, history and cuisine.



37 :03x15 - Tuscany

First aired: Sep/24/2007

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.



At the Table with Anthony Bourdain

First aired: Oct/20/2008

Tony hosts a dinner with four special guests and opinions fly.



38 :04x01 - Singapore

First aired: Jan/07/2008

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.



39 :04x02 - Berlin

First aired: Jan/14/2008

Berlin has quite a variety to offer of good and bad when Tony Bourdain stops by for a visit.



40 :04x03 - Vancouver, BC

First aired: Jan/21/2008

Tony takes a look at Vancouver's thriving film production industry, beautiful scenery and their up and coming food scene.



41 :04x04 - Greek Islands

First aired: Jan/28/2008

Anthony heads to Greece to see for himself if they really do have the world's healthiest diets. Among areas visited are Crete and Ithaca.



42 :04x05 - New Orleans

First aired: Feb/04/2008

Anthony takes a look at the changes made from Hurricane Katrina and what remains in New Orleans.



43 :04x06 - London and Edinburgh

First aired: Feb/11/2008

Tony meets the people, samples the cuisine and takes in the scenery when he travels to London and Edinburgh.



44 :04x07 - Jamaica

First aired: Feb/18/2008

While in Jamaica, Anthony tastes the food at the fish shacks and learns of the political strife among the culture.



45 :04x08 - Romania

First aired: Feb/25/2008

Tony heads to Romania to help celebrate the 50th birthday of his friend Zamir. While there he learns of the vampire tales throughout the country, Communist regimes and tastes the intense culinary offered.



46 :04x09 - Hawaii

First aired: Mar/03/2008

Anthony rides a jet ski on the Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach in the North Shore surf on his visit to Hawaii. later, attends a Paradise Cove luau and experiences the volcanic thrills on the Big Island, along with sampling of the local foods.



47 :04x10 - Into the Fire NY

First aired: Mar/10/2008

Tony heads back to Brasserie Les Halles on his old Tuesday double shift to see if he can handle the challenge, and offers a look behind the workings of a restaurant.



48 :04x11 - Laos

First aired: Jul/07/2008

Anthony heads to Loas to check out the scenery and cuisine, which includes chicken grilled between bamboo splints, a wild mushroom soup with greens, and sticky rice with a hot chili paste, all washed down with local moonshine.



49 :04x12 - Colombia

First aired: Jul/14/2008

Tony looses all his preconceived notions of Columbia as he makes his way across Cartegena and Medellin.



50 :04x13 - Saudi Arabia

First aired: Jul/21/2008

Tony is invited by a fan to visit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to explore the culture, cuisine and heritage of her homeland.



51 :04x14 - Uruguay

First aired: Jul/28/2008

Tony visits Montevideo and Punta del Este while in Uruguay. He tries a chivito sandwich while there which is made using beef, bacon, mayonnaise, black or green olives, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes, a meal which he truly enjoys.



52 :04x15 - U.S. Southwest

First aired: Aug/04/2008

In a tour of the US Southwest, Anthony travels to Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Also, guest appearances by Alice Cooper and Ted Nugent.



53 :04x16 - Tokyo

First aired: Aug/11/2008



54 :04x17 - Spain

First aired: Aug/18/2008



55 :04x18 - Egypt

First aired: Aug/25/2008

Anthony skips the usual tourist attractions while in Egypt and instead spends his time with local families and sleeping in under the stars in the desert.



56 :04x19 - So Long, Summer

First aired: Sep/01/2008

A review of the series and season's bloopers.



57 :05x01 - Mexico

First aired: Jan/05/2009

Anthony heads to the hometown of one of his friends, Puebla and nearby Mexico City while in Mexico.



58 :05x02 - Venice

First aired: Jan/12/2009



59 :05x03 - Washington, D.C.

First aired: Jan/19/2009

Anthony takes a look at all that Washington, DC has to offer.



60 :05x04 - Azores

First aired: Jan/26/2009

Anthony learns about the local fare as he visits three of Portugal's Azores Islands.



61 :05x05 - Chicago

First aired: Feb/02/2009

Anthony heads to Chicago where he examines the cuisine and culture which the windy city has to offer.



62 :05x06 - Food Porn

First aired: Feb/09/2009

Anthony examines foods from around the world which are sexy.



63 :05x07 - Philippines

First aired: Feb/16/2009

Anthony heads to the Philippines, where he tastes the lecon, also known as a suckling pig. He also makes stops in Manila and Pampagna.



64 :05x08 - Disappearing Manhattan

First aired: Feb/23/2009

Anthony takes a stroll to the old, classic restaurants which have been struggling to survive in the city's ever-changing landscape.



65 :05x09 - Sri Lanka

First aired: Mar/02/2009

Anthony takes a trip to Sri Lanka to sample the cuisine and explore their many influences. Also, a visit to the culinary school which was built after the tsunami hit the area in 2004.



66 :05x10 - Vietnam: There's No Place Like Home

First aired: Mar/09/2009



67 :05x11 - Chile

First aired: Jul/13/2009

Anthony heads to Chile to taste it's natural diversity within their cuisine of beef, pork,seafood, fruit and vegetables. Wile there he heads to Santiago; a small town in the Corrico Valley; Patagonia; and the Chilean coast.



68 :05x12 - Australia

First aired: Jul/20/2009

Melbourne serves as Australia's second most populated city and its cultural capital. Anthony is off to discover what makes this melting pot of Melbourne so special. Luckily, Tony has a lot of friends in the area, and they take him to sample the city's many different cuisines.



69 :05x13 - Buffalo/Baltimore/Detroit

First aired: Jul/27/2009

Tony meets up with his good friend Zamir, in the bleak, cold of winter to the heart of America's Rust Belt, stopping in Baltimore, Detroit and Buffalo. After the visit to the misunderstood region, Tony realizes that it's not the the home to auto factories and cold weather, but it also holds kind people and delicious food.



70 :05x14 - Down on the Street

First aired: Aug/03/2009

Tony recalls the best food from around the world which he's tasted from vendors.



71 :05x15 - San Francisco

First aired: Aug/10/2009

Anthony heads to San Fransisco to explore their diverse districts. During his trek, Tony will make stops in Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury and Fisherman's Wharf.



72 :05x16 - Thailand

First aired: Aug/17/2009

Anthony heads to Bangkok , Thailand, where he'll sample their cuisine and experience the local customs.



73 :05x17 - Montana

First aired: Aug/24/2009

Tony gets a taste of the local culture and cuisine in Livingston, Montana.



74 :05x18 - Burning Questions

First aired: Aug/31/2009

Tony answers some questions from his viewers mail.



75 :05x19 - NYC: Outer Boroughs

First aired: Sep/07/2009

Tony heads to New York City to taste the cuisine from the five boroughs.



76 :05x20 - Sardinia

First aired: Sep/14/2009

Anthony heads to the homeland of his wife, Sardinia, where he'll sample the food and culture.



Holiday Special

First aired: Dec/06/2010



77 :06x01 - Panama

First aired: Jan/11/2010

Anthony heads to Panama, which is at a crossroads of cultures.



78 :06x02 - Istanbul

First aired: Jan/18/2010



79 :06x03 - Brittany

First aired: Jan/25/2010



80 :06x04 - Prague

First aired: Feb/01/2010



81 :06x05 - Hudson Valley, NY

First aired: Feb/08/2010



82 :06x06 - Ecuador

First aired: Mar/01/2010

Tony samples simple stews, roasted meats, fresh fish and exotic fruits from Ecuador's eateries and street vendors.



83 :06x07 - Obsessed

First aired: Mar/08/2010

In his exploration on obsession, Anthony meets many food-obsessed individuals who encapsulate the beautiful and eccentric results devotion has on one's life. Anthony talks to chefs and bloggers whose obsessive love for food propels them to noteworthy feats.



84 :06x08 - China

First aired: Mar/15/2010



85 :06x09 - Provence

First aired: Mar/22/2010



86 :06x10 - Vietnam: Central Highlands

First aired: Mar/29/2010



87 :06x11 - Techniques Special

First aired: Apr/05/2010

Tony explains various ways chefs prepare cuisine, ranging from street food to world-class restaurants.



88 :06x12 - Maine

First aired: Apr/12/2010

Tony visits Maine to sample its food and culture.



89 :06x13 - Food Porn 2

First aired: Apr/19/2010

The chef presents his favourite culinary indulgences, including cocktails, sushi, caviar and prime cuts of beef, and talks to adult-film star Ron Jeremy.



90 :06x14 - Caribbean Island Hopping

First aired: Jul/05/2010

The chef visits the Grenadine Islands in the Caribbean, where he goes scuba diving, fishing and hunting, as well as sampling the local cuisine.



91 :06x15 - US Heartland

First aired: Jul/12/2010

The chef and food writer explores the culinary tastes of some of America's less celebrated states, visiting Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and Colorado.



92 :06x16 - Liberia

First aired: Jul/19/2010

The chef visits Liberia in west Africa, learning about its founding as an independent state in 1847 and sampling its traditional cuisine and culture.



93 :06x17 - Kerala, India

First aired: Jul/26/2010

The chef and food writer visits the Indian state of Kerala, where he indulges in vegetarian cuisine and learns about the Portuguese influence on the region's food.



94 :06x18 - Where It All Began

First aired: Aug/02/2010



95 :06x19 - Dubai

First aired: Aug/09/2010



96 :06x20 - Rome

First aired: Aug/16/2010



97 :06x21 - Back to Beirut

First aired: Aug/23/2010



98 :06x22 - Making of India

First aired: Aug/30/2010

The chef and his crew present a behind-the-scenes look at the chef's trips to India, and offer an insight into the making of the culinary travelogue.



99 :06x23 - What Were We Thinking Special

First aired: Sep/06/2010



100 :06x24 - Paris

First aired: Sep/06/2010



101 :06x25 - Madrid

First aired: Sep/13/2010

The chef visits Madrid during the 2010 football World Cup, and witnesses how Spain's progress during the tournament brings the nation together. He also samples a Spanish omelette at tapas restaurant Bodega de la Ardosa.



Holiday Special

First aired: Dec/12/2011



102 :07x01 - Haiti

First aired: Feb/28/2011

Tony visits Haiti, a country dealing with a cholera epidemic and an impending hurricane. During his trip, Tony meets with Sean Penn in the tent city built by his relief group. At the end of his trip, Tony is unsure of what the future will hold for Haiti.



103 :07x02 - Cambodia

First aired: Mar/07/2011

The chef travels to Cambodia in south-east Asia, and discusses why his first visit there changed the way he saw the world. He explores how the country has developed in the intervening decade and delves into its complex history, as well as sampling the local seafood.



104 :07x03 - Nicaragua

First aired: Mar/14/2011

The chef arrives on the Caribbean island of Haiti and finds the country is struggling to recover from the effects of the 2010 earthquake, which killed more than 200,000 people and left a million others homeless. He discovers the population faces a new threat from cholera and an impending hurricane, and speaks to actor Sean Penn, who is participating in relief efforts on the island.



105 :07x04 - Vienna

First aired: Mar/21/2011

The host travels to the Austrian capital Vienna, which he has long regarded as a twee nightmare in culinary terms - but discovers his preconceptions may have been inaccurate. His visit involves hunting, blood sausages and pastries, and he also encounters a dish known as a `puss stick'.



106 :07x05 - Ozarks

First aired: Mar/28/2011

The chef heads to West Plains, Missouri, the setting for the novel and film Winter's Bone, to sample the cuisine and culture of the Ozark Mountains. During his visit, he makes squirrel pot-pie and cooks a duck he shot himself.



107 :07x06 - Brazil

First aired: Apr/11/2011

The chef explores the culture and cuisine of Cuba, finding himself particularly drawn to its architecture and the classic cars that line its streets.



108 :07x07 - Boston

First aired: Apr/18/2011

No Reservations in Boston is not about the fine-dining establishments, nor is it about what new, young chefs are creating on the cutting edge of Boston cuisine. This episode is about the tough and infamous side of Boston. This episode is about Southie.



109 :07x08 - Japan

First aired: Apr/25/2011

The food writer samples the cuisine of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost prefecture, in an episode recorded shortly before it was hit by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.



110 :07x09 - Cuba

First aired: Jul/11/2011

Tony travels to Cuba in the search of the island's heart and soul where beauty abounds in the people, the food and the architecture and streets that are riddled with pristine cars from a different era.



111 :07x10 - Macau

First aired: Jul/18/2011

Jon Richardson hosts the satirical comedy show, filmed at the Clapham Grand in south London. Regular Rich Hall is joined by Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe and Paul Chowdhry, who discuss the week's biggest issues in sport, politics and celebrity news.



112 :07x11 - Naples

First aired: Jul/25/2011

The food writer heads to Naples in search of an authentic Italian dining experience, inspired by a conversation in which two New York chefs claimed American versions of the country's cuisine have become far removed from the original dishes.



113 :07x12 - El Bulli

First aired: Aug/01/2011

Tony and fellow chef Jose Andres cook alongside molecular gastronomer Ferran Adria in his kitchen at El Bulli, a triple-Michelin-starred restaurant on Spain's Costa Brava, shortly before its permanent closure earlier this year.



114 :07x13 - U.S. Desert

First aired: Aug/08/2011

The host explores the High Desert of California with rocker Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age.



115 :07x14 - Ukraine

First aired: Aug/15/2011

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.



116 :07x15 - Kurdistan

First aired: Aug/22/2011

Tony and his crew venture to the war zone and fledgling country of Kurdistan to explore the tragic history and hopeful future of the ethnic group known as the Kurds.



117 :07x16 - Cajun Country

First aired: Aug/29/2011

Tony travels beyond New Orleans and into Cajun Country to find out what sets bayou culture apart. He dines with locals Wendell Pierce and Lolis Elie, partakes in an authentic crawfish boil and ends his trip with a whole-hog roast.



118 :08x01 - Mozambique

First aired: Apr/09/2012

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.



119 :08x02 - Kansas City

First aired: Apr/16/2012

Tony travels to Kansas City, the BBQ capitol of the world, with pal Zamir Gotta, in search of the best barbeque. While there, Tony meets up with musicians, Dan and Patrick of The Black Keys for some serious finger licking meat



120 :08x03 - Croatian Coast

First aired: Apr/23/2012

Croatia's Istria and Dalmatia regions are toured. Included: swimming with bluefin tuna; truffle hunting.



121 :08x04 - Lisbon

First aired: Apr/30/2012

The host visits Lisbon, Portugal, and finds the city undergoing a cultural and culinary renaissance in the face of rising debt and unemployment.



122 :08x05 - Japan Cook It Raw

First aired: May/07/2012

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



123 :08x06 - Finland

First aired: May/14/2012

The host explores Finland with musician Sami Yaffa. Highlights include a pub tram and an eventful dinner with a cabdriver's mother.



124 :08x07 - Baja

First aired: May/28/2012

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.



125 :08x08 - Penang

First aired: Jun/04/2012