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Bad-boy chef and author Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten track in search of foods that are rare, highly esteemed and sometimes downright dangerous. The show, which aired for two seasons on the Food Network, was an offshoot of a best-selling book Bourdain wrote in 2001.

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Director: Lydia Tenaglia, Christopher Collins
Writing: Anthony Bourdain
Status: Ended
First aired: Jan 8, 2002
Network: Food Network
Studio: NYT Television, Food Network

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18 hrs

35 episodes. About 3 weeks at an hour a night.

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Anthony Bourdain

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SERIES

20022 Seasons30m episodes8.6

Documentary

TMDB8.6

Votes11

Your rating

Runtime: 30m episodes
Genre: Documentary
Origin: US

About

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Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Free

With ads

Fandango at Home Free

Pluto TV

Plex

Plex Channel

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Buy

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

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E1 · Airs Jan 8, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
A Taste of Tokyo
The Japanese have a healthy respect for food, which Tony can definitely appreciate. A trip through a market with a sushi chef prepares Tony for his dinner. He also eats a meal with sumo wrestlers.
E2 · Airs Jan 12, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
Dining with Geishas
In Japan, Tony experiences the contrast between a serene, rural inn for a tea ceremony and the bustling activity of a famous restaurant in Tokyo. Relaxing tea versus dangerous blowfish mark his trip.
E3 · Airs Mar 19, 2002 · 30m · ★ 7.0
Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly
Ho Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood.
E4 · Airs Jan 15, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
Eating on the Mekong
A trip down this Vietnamese river makes tony aware of Vietnam's history as well as its portrayal in some of his favorite movies. Phillip Lajeunie joins him as he eats his way through bread, coffee, duck and bird's nest soup.
E5 · Airs Jan 22, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
Wild Delicacies
Cambodia both attracts and repels Tony. Crickets, tripe and tongue are all fine; but a bright green jelly isn't to his liking. Finally, he must come to terms with durian– a fruit that smells worse than it tastes.
E6 · Airs Mar 26, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
Eating on the Edge of Nowhere
Tony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.
E7 · Airs Jun 17, 2002 · 30m · ★ 9.0
Cod Crazy
Wine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal.
E8 · Airs Jul 5, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town
The Basque food culture in Spain has a rich history and tradition. Tony and Luis Irizar visit gastronomic societies and tapas bars to try and experience all of the tastes.
E9 · Airs Jan 29, 2002 · 30m · ★ 7.0
Childhood Flavors
Tony and his brother revisit favorite childhood haunts in Arcachon, France. A memory of an oyster from this place changed the course of Tony's life.
E10 · Airs Jul 8, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
Stuffed Like a Pig
Tony joins Jose at the family farm to enjoy a fattened pig at the village feast. Then, he travels to a destination from his childhood where he debates eating a calf's head.
E11 · Airs Mar 5, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
A Desert Feast
Tony has one objective in Morocco, eat a roast sheep. He travels by camel with Berbers before he finally reaches the sheep roast in the mud of the Sahara.
E12 · Airs May 7, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
Traditional Tastes
In Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat.
E13 · Airs Feb 19, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
The Cook Who Came in From the Cold
Tony's friend Zamir shows him around St. Petersburg. A product of a childhood during the cold war, Tony fantasizes about being a spy as he eats his way through blinis, borscht, reindeer, pickled salads, and dumplings.
E14 · Airs Apr 16, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
So Much Vodka, So Little Time
Tony and his friend explore St. Petersburg. Tony is especially interested in the working class foods of the people. Ice fishing, smoked fish, and high luxury caviar are a few of the stops.
E15 · Airs Apr 2, 2002 · 30m · ★ 10.0
Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan Style
Tony has always been interested in the Oaxacan tradition in food. A friend leads Tony through a local market, where they taste a variety of interesting foods. And, of course, Tony can't pass on tequila.
E16 · Airs Feb 12, 2002 · 30m · ★ 10.0
Puebla Where Good Cooks Come From
Tony's favorite kitchen mates all seem to come from Mexico, and he wants to know why. Eddy takes him on a tour of his home and town for some great meals of ant eggs, worms, and more.
E17 · Airs Feb 26, 2002 · 30m · ★ 10.0
Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness
Tony is apprehensive about the glamorous world of LA, so he begins with hot dogs. After a long day and a guest stint at Campanile, he has gained a new appreciation for the glitz of the City of Angels.
E18 · Airs Apr 30, 2002 · 30m · ★ 10.0
French Laundry Experience
Tony travels to Napa to eat at the restaurant of the chef he believes is the best at French cuisine–Thomas Keller. Keller creates a specialized menu just for Tony, including a course that is pure Tony–tobacco leaf and coffee custard.
E19 · Airs Apr 23, 2002 · 30m · ★ 10.0
Hometown Favorites
Tony decides to share all of his hometown haunts with the viewers. Lox and bagels, wine and dinner, a variety of cheese, and great hot dogs make his list of top stops.
E20 · Airs Feb 5, 2002 · 30m · ★ 8.0
My Life As A Cook-NYC
This episode is all about Tony. Tours through Tony's restaurant, Les Halles; his first restaurant job in Provincetown, and the Culinary Institute of America; plus an interview with his mentor provide a fascinating look at the host, chef and writer.
E21 · Airs Jul 12, 2002 · 30m · ★ 10.0
Highland Grub
Tony sets out to prove that Scotland does have tasty options. He begins with a deep fried breakfast of pizza, eggs, and Mars bars. Next, he enjoys a hearty lunch of haggis. Finally, after fishing and hunting across the countryside, he eats a calm dinner at a large estate.
E22 · Airs Apr 20, 2002 · 30m · ★ 10.0
A Pleasing Palate
While the United Kingdom doesn't have the greatest culinary reputation, Tony is determined to find the best in Britain. Some of his choices are exotic, including: goat liver salad, roasted pig's head, ox heart-grilled and breaded pig's tail. He also enjoys a tour through the countryside and a community from India.

Details

Director: Lydia Tenaglia, Christopher Collins
Writing: Anthony Bourdain
Status: Ended
First aired: Jan 8, 2002
Network: Food Network
Studio: NYT Television, Food Network

Time to finish

18 hrs

35 episodes. About 3 weeks at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Anthony Bourdain

Self

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