Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Season 92005

Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best cuisine across the world. At each location, Tony dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant, bringing his intellectual curiosity, empathy, wit and boundless appetite.

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9 Episodes

E01 Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

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.

July 25, 2005

E02 Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

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!

August 1, 2005

E03 New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

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.

August 8, 2005

E04 Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

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.

August 15, 2005

E05 Malaysia: Into the Jungle

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.

August 22, 2005

E06 Sicily

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.

October 10, 2005

E07 Las Vegas

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.

October 17, 2005

E08 Uzbekistan

Tony is in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's 2000-year-old capital, Tashkent, dines at Jumanji, goes to a bellydancing club, gets acquainted with the culture by visiting a local mosque, shops for a wedding present and much more.

October 24, 2005

E09 New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

Tony is invited to New Zealand to lecture at a gourmet food convention. But after receiving a lukewarm reception from the crowd, he decides to search for real Kiwi culture outside the city of Christchurch. Tony's ride on an ATV becomes a little harrowing. Tony is invited to visit the Māori.

November 7, 2005

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

E01 Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

E02 Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

E03 New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

E04 Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

E05 Malaysia: Into the Jungle

E06 Sicily

E07 Las Vegas

E08 Uzbekistan

E09 New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

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The White Lotus

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The Boys

Attack on Titan

Loki

The Walking Dead

Chernobyl

The Vampire Diaries

Wednesday

The Last of Us

Orange Is the New Black

E01 Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

E02 Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

E03 New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

E04 Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

E05 Malaysia: Into the Jungle

E06 Sicily

E07 Las Vegas

E08 Uzbekistan

E09 New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under