Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

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Paris: Why the French Don't Suck Jul 26, 2005 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.

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Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend Aug 2, 2005 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!

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New Jersey Aug 9, 2005 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.

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Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang Aug 16, 2005 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.

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Malaysia: Into the Jungle Aug 23, 2005 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.

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Sicily Oct 11, 2005 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.

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Las Vegas Oct 18, 2005 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.

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Asia Special: China & Japan Mar 28, 2006 In this special two-hour season two premiere, Tony's culinary journey takes him to the main hubs of Asian cuisine: Japan and China. In Japan, he visits Osaka, where he learns all about the Hanshin Tigers-Yomiuri Giants baseball rivalry; to Japan's version of vaudeville, manzai; and to kuidaore (eating oneself to ruin) where he samples takoyaki, okonomiyaki and later sushi. From there, Tony meets up with an old friend, Michiko, and they travel to Kisoji for a water purification ritual; learn the exchange of meishi and help celebrate Obon. Later, Tony attends a Hanshin Tigers game.In China, a country Tony has never visited, he attempts to tackle as much of its cuisine and culture as he can in a short period of time. Beijing is Tony's first stop, where he samples Peking duck, the nasty bits of a sheep, and a variety of noodles at a noodle house. Tony gets a lesson in Chinese calligraphy and visits a doctor for some traditional Chinese medicine such as acupuncture, fire cupping, and electroacupuncture. From there, Tony is off to Sichuan province, where he receives an unorthodox ear cleaning, visits the Jianfu Temple, center of Taoism during the Tang Dynasty, and samples Szechuan hotpot. He ends his visit in a village outside of Chengdu for a family dinner that uses the old methods of Chinese cooking.

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Japan Mar 28, 2006 Tony and Andy, a native, dine on roasted pig in Caicay, attend a posh party at a hacienda, search for a Chuppacabra in the jungle, meet the undefeated boxing champion, Miguel Cotto, and travel to Ponce to take in the Festival of the Virgin Mary.

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South Florida Apr 4, 2006 Tony begins his exploration of outer Miami in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti. Later, he heads out to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. And in South Beach he visits a dive bar, Club Deuce.

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Peru Apr 11, 2006 Tony meets famous Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, tries Peruvian Ceviche and goes sightseeing in the capital city, Lima. Then he travels to a village in Tambopata, the Peruvian jungle, and tries piranhas and goes through unique experiences. Finally he visits the city of Cusco to try new stuff in a local market and Machu Picchu, where he tries to find peace of mind.

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Peru Apr 10, 2006 Anthony Bourdain is on a mission to obtain personal enlightenment, and his travels bring him to Peru, a land of ancient culture, rich cuisine, and vibrant people. He dines in Lima, meets members of a Peruvian Eseeja tribe in the jungle and much more.

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Quebec Apr 18, 2006 Anthony visits a duck farm/processing plant to see how foie gras is made, teaches a class at the Montreal Culinary Institute and plays hockey with a local university hockey team.

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Sweden Apr 25, 2006 Tony travels to Sweden for a taste of all it has to offer. Along the way he hopes to get past the stereotypes of blond bombshells, meatballs and bad music–ABBA.

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Ireland Jan 2, 2007 Ireland is steeped in history and traditions, both oral and written. It is also steeped in the myth that it has the worst food on the planet. New York chef and travel television host Anthony Bourdain is traveling to Ireland to dispel those myths.

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Ghana Jan 9, 2007 Tony Bourdain heads to the African nation of Ghana. While there, he sees the startling contrast of old Ghana to modern Ghana. The old ways include slavery, forts and the military. Modern Ghana celebrates with interesting food and music.

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Pacific Northwest Jan 16, 2007 The Pacific Northwest is filled with everything - history, coffee, fresh produce, trees and obsession. Chef Anthony Bourdain is setting off to visit the land introduced to us by Lewis and Clark, to rediscover it.

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Namibia Jan 23, 2007 Tony learns how the locals from Namibia survive in a primarily desert country.

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Russia Jan 30, 2007 Tony Bourdain meets up with his old friend Zamir to explore Russia, Zamir's homeland. The food is hearty, and the company intriguing when the two meet up with a former spy. Tony spends most of the trip seeking revenge on Zamir for an incident that happened in Uzbekistan.

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Los Angeles Feb 6, 2007 Tony travels to LA where he explores the other side of the high-powered town. SWAT teams, roller derbies, and musicians are all part of the LA experience.

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Shanghai Jul 31, 2007 Tony Bourdain has always loved Asia. This time he's traveling to parts he's never been to–farther, deeper. From Shanghai to Tibet, Tony searches for the elusive Shangri-La.

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Singapore Jan 8, 2008 The country of Singapore is serious about food. The cuisine of Singapore borrows from Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian traditions. Along the way, it uses the cheap and plentiful ingredients of the the country to make the food available everywhere.

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Berlin Jan 15, 2008 Tony explores the contrasting sides of Berlin. He is both repulsed and and attracted to the good and the evil in the city.

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Vancouver, BC Jan 22, 2008 Vancouver (in British Columbia) has a flourishing film industry, beautiful landscapes, and a progressive food scene.

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Greek Islands Jan 29, 2008 Unhappy past experiences have Tony kicking and screaming as he succumbs to a visit to Greece. Often surrounded by music, dancing men, various firearms, and distilled local spirits; he discovers how a history of invasion, occupation, and deprivation have shaped the Greek cuisine over the centuries.

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New Orleans Feb 5, 2008 Hurricane Katrina has infinitely changed the city of New Orleans. As Tony explores the impact the storm had on the city, Tony discovers that the heart and soul of the city is still alive.

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London and Edinburgh Feb 12, 2008 There is something alluring and menacing in the air throughout the UK when it comes to the people, the scenery, and especially the cuisine, and Tony is off to try and discover what that mystique is.

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Jamaica Feb 18, 2008 There is more to Jamaica than reggae music, drugs and resorts. Tony attempts to discover the real Jamaica–a country plagued by gang violence, run down property and political strife. Poet Mutabaruka joins him on part of the tour.

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Mexico Jan 6, 2009 Anthony Bourdain discovers the beauty behind the street food of Mexico.

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Venice Jan 13, 2009 Tony's mission, on this trip, is to step away from the Venice of tourists and into the Venice of Venetians. Venice is an extraordinary city filled with ancient monuments, sprawling palazzos, quaint cafes, and vibrant markets.

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Washington, D.C. Jan 20, 2009 Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C. to explore this city of contrasts - democrat vs. republican, affluent vs. poor, visible vs. invisible, black vs. white.

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Azores Jan 27, 2009 Having worked in kitchens alongside many generations of Azorean Portuguese immigrants, Tony decides it’s time to find out more about their motherland and explore the culture that molded so much of New England’s heritage. He hops from one island to the next while on the archipelago, dining on potatoes, pork, sausage, cabbage, shellfish, Portuguese soup and washing it all down with Gin and Tonics.From the hot springs in Furnas on Sao Miguel to one of the most remote locations in the world on Sao Jorge, and onto the beautiful wine making region of Pico, Tony experiences the best of Azores.

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Chicago Feb 3, 2009 Anthony heads to Chicago where he examines the cuisine and culture which the windy city has to offer.

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Food Porn Feb 7, 2009 Tony presents a XXX selection of all that's lip-smacking and luscious in the world. For hardcore viewers only.

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Philippines Feb 17, 2009 Anthony Bourdain visits Manila, the second-largest and most well-known city in the Philippines. He'll meet up with travel author and foodie Claude Tayag for some traditional Pampangan seafood. Later on, Tony pairs up with Augusto, runner-up for the "No Reservations" FAN-atic Special casting call, in Cebu City.

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Panama Jan 12, 2010 Tony travels to Panama, which is rumored to have originated from an Amerindian word meaning "an abundance of fish." One of Tony's stops includes the Mercado de Mariscos, a swank new fish market to sample the national go-to dish: ceviche.

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Istanbul Jan 19, 2010 As the largest city in Turkey, Istanbul is home to vibrant and diverse cultures and cuisine. Tony explores this massive city, meeting new friends and tasting world-class food along the way.

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Brittany Jan 26, 2010 Brittany's reputation as one of France's most alluring culinary corners has lured Anthony Bourdain here to uncover its succulent secrets.

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Prague Feb 2, 2010 With the help of some local experts, Anthony Bourdain tests the new culinary landscape in the "city of spires."

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Hudson Valley, NY Feb 9, 2010 Tony visits cities in Hudson Valley in New York State, accompanied at times by food writer Michael Ruhlman. He enjoys local crabs, visits his alma mater The Culinary Institute of America and Mohonk Mountain House, and has lunch with actor Bill Murray in Yonkers. He also meets his biggest challenge, the 10 year old daughter of Michael Pardus, Sierra.

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Ecuador Mar 2, 2010 Tony meets with local chefs and foodies who help him sift through the endless amount of meat skewers, fish stews and street food stalls of Ecuador.

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Obsessed Mar 9, 2010 As he explores the nature of obsession, Anthony Bourdain meets food-obsessed individuals encapsulating the beautiful and often eccentric results devotion has on one’s life.

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Haiti Mar 1, 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.

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Cambodia Mar 8, 2011 Tony visited Cambodia 10 years ago with what he now views as a narrow perspective of the world. Now he sees the parallel between Cambodia's development since then and his own maturation and seeks to reconnect with this historically rich country.

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Nicaragua Mar 15, 2011 Most Americans know Nicaragua best for the Iran-Contra affair of the 1980s, but what is this country like now, over 20 years later? Tony visits locals young and old to find out what it means to live in Nicaragua today.

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Vienna Mar 22, 2011 Blood sausage, hunting, pastries and something called "Pus Stick" challenge Tony's pre-conception of Vienna as a pastry-filled "Sound of Music" nightmare.

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Ozarks Mar 29, 2011 Anthony Bourdain heads to the rugged lands of West Plains, MO, backdrop of the book and Oscar-nominated film Winter's Bone.

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Brazil Apr 12, 2011 The mighty Amazon -- called the last great undiscovered culinary frontier by Chef Ferran Adria. It is here that Tony has come to immerse himself in undiscovered gastronomical treasures and search out a legendary and delicious Amazonian creature of the deep.

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Boston Apr 19, 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.

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Mozambique Apr 10, 2012 Tony travels to Mozambique and finds himself in a mysterious, post-colonial Africa. From Portuguese ruins on Mozambique Island, to the vibrant metropolis of Maputo, Mozambique doesn't look like anyplace Tony has been so far.

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Kansas City Apr 17, 2012 Tony Bourdain travels to Kansas City, MO, 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.

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Croatian Coast Apr 24, 2012 Croatia's Istria and Dalmatia regions are toured. Included: swimming with bluefin tuna; truffle hunting.

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Lisbon May 1, 2012 Once the center of the richest empire in Europe, Lisbon now faces one of the worst financial crises in the EU. But even as it struggles with rising debt and unemployment, Tony finds out that Lisbon is experiencing a cultural and culinary renaissance.

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Japan: Cook It Raw May 8, 2012 Tony heads to Japan for the gastronomic event that is, "Cook it Raw," which brings together some of the best chefs in the world and throws them into an unfamiliar environment with unknown ingredients.

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Finland May 15, 2012 Anthony Bourdain heeds the calls of his Finnish Facebook fans and takes a trip to Helsinki, Finland. Tony joins musician Sami Yaffa for a liquored-up tour of the world's only pub tram, a bloody sauna and an unexpectedly exciting dinner with a cabbie's mother.

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Finland May 14, 2012 In Finland, Tony joins musician Sani Yaffa on the world's only pub tram.

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Austin Sep 3, 2012 Tony visits Austin, Texas, during the annual South by Southwest music festival and hangs out with the band Sleigh Bells for a seafood boil.

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Sydney Sep 10, 2012 Tony travels to Sydney, Australia. Tony dives with sharks at Oceanworld Manly in Sydney, visits the sheep farms of the blue mountains and the chic innovative restaurants of the big city, samples fresh seafood, old school charcuterie, and the ubiquitous Australian barbie.

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Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll Sep 17, 2012 In this special episode Tony dives into the holy trinity - Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll, from recording music in the Mojave Desert with Queens Of The Stone Age to a tutorial on making food porn to burning cocaine in Panama.

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Emilia Romagna Sep 24, 2012 Tony travels to the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy with American expat chef Michael White. Tony races a Ferrari around the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari racing circuit in nearby Imola.

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Burgundy Oct 1, 2012 Tony travels to Burgundy with chef Ludo Lefevbre.

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Seven Deadly Sins Oct 8, 2012 Old clips from the show are used to show examples of the seven deadly sins. The episode includes several new animated segments, featuring Tony, Zamir and others.

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Rio Oct 15, 2012 Tony travels to Rio.

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Asia Files - Volume 4 Oct 23, 2014 The best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Volume 4.

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Europe Files - Volume 1 Nov 6, 2014 Get the best of Tony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Vol. 1.

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Europe Files - Volume 2 Nov 13, 2014 The best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Vol. 2.

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Europe Files - Volume 3 Nov 20, 2014 The best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Vol. 3.

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Europe Files - Volume 4 Nov 27, 2014 The best of Anthony Bourdain's Europe trips in The Europe Files - Vol. 4.

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US Files - Volume 1 Dec 25, 2014 The best of Anthony Bourdain's US trips in The US Files - Vol. 1.

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US Files - Volume 2 Jan 1, 2015 The best of Anthony Bourdain's US trips in The US Files - Vol. 2.

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US Files - Volume 6 Jan 29, 2015 The best of Anthony Bourdain's US trips in The US Files - Vol. 6.

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The Caribbean Files - Volume 1 Mar 22, 2015 Anthony Bourdain's Caribbean trips in The Caribbean Files - Volume 1.

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The Caribbean Files Volume 2 Mar 29, 2015 The best of Anthony's trips in Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.

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Eastern Hemisphere Files Vol 1 Apr 5, 2015 Bourdain's Australian trips in The Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 1.

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Eastern Hemisphere Files Vol 2 Apr 12, 2015 Bourdain's trips in The Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 2.

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Eastern Hemisphere Files Vol 3 Apr 19, 2015 Bourdain's trips in The Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 3.

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Asia Files - Volume 1 Oct 2, 2014 Anthony Bourdain takes us back to his favorite places in Asia. In this volume, he explores the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan. He tastes everything from goat to cockles and encounters one animal he won't eat... monkeys!

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Asia Files - Volume 2 Oct 9, 2014 We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Vol. 2. He explores Thailand, India, China and Japan. Tony gets a taste of Indian street food and hits the slopes in China, braving the unbearable cold.

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Asia Files - Volume 3 Oct 16, 2014 We've compiled the best of Anthony Bourdain's Asia trips in The Asia Files - Vol. 3. He visits Sri Lanka, India and China. Tony dines on fish head curry and visits the world's tallest bungee jump... will he take the plunge?

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Eccentric Seafood May 24, 2015 Tony feasts on the ocean's treasures, seafood.

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This is War Jun 7, 2015 Beneath crumbling ruins, Tony finds great people and delicious foods.

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Street Food Jun 30, 2015 Tony eats his way across the world, one street vendor at a time.

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Celebrity Edition Aug 4, 2015 Tony gets to know these entertainers on a more casual level.

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Paths Less Traveled Aug 11, 2015 Tony visits communities found only by GPS.

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Latin America Files - Volume 5 Mar 14, 2015 The best of Bourdain's Latin trips in The Latin America Files - Vol. 5.

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Wonderland of Pork Jan 12, 2017 Every man has a weakness, and Tony's is pork.

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Chef Edition Jan 19, 2017 Tony is getting up close and personal with a few of his chef friends.

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Mad for Mollusks Jan 19, 2017 Tony's on the hunt for the greatest bivalves of the world.

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Paradise Found Jan 19, 2017 Paradise looks different to everyone.

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Game, Set, Match Jan 26, 2017 Tony takes in a robot camel race, a Muay Thai fight & feasts on frog curry.

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Whole Roasted Piggie May 2, 2015 It's all about the pig. Tony travels the globe eating his favorite animal.

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Bar Hopping May 9, 2015 Need a drink? Tony takes us around the world, one bar a time.

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Episode 4 Apr 30, 2015 Tony feasts on the ocean's treasures, seafood.

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The Meat, the Fire Jul 28, 2015 A juicy cut of meat, the open fire, and repeat. Tony devours steak and butterfly larvae on a stick in China and a whole roasted cow in Uruguay. After target practice, he dines on bacon-wrapped venison & pork chops in the Ozarks.