Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Tony's debut episode of this new series has him visiting Paris. He explores the city's famous catacombs, tries out some absinthe, checks out one of the city's major meat markets, and spends the night in the room where Oscar Wilde passed away.

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!

Tony visits the state of New Jersey. He takes us on a trip through his birthplace trying to disspell some common misconceptions of the garden state. We learn about the Sopranos and other NJ landmarks as Tony reminisces.

Responding to an invitation from an old friend. Tony travels to Vietnam with the definite feeling of James Bond-ish intrigue. Discovering food, customs and the not so sinister plans for international tourism.

Tony has always had an interest in "natural fusion" or the way cuisines intertwine with cultures over the course of history. In Malaysia, this is particularly true as a variety of cultures have blended.

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.

Given a deadline to write about Vegas food by a food magazine, Tony spends four days exploring Las Vegas and learns how it's transforming into a mecca for chefs.

Tony explores the 2000-year-old city of Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan with his friend Zamir. He partakes in local culture, attends a wedding, and also receives a "relaxing" massage at a sauna.

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.

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!

Anthony Bourdain begins his outer Miami exploration in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti. He heads to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. In South Beach, he visits a dive bar, Club Deuce and Loco Taqueria.

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.

Tony visits a duck farm and 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.

Anthony Bourdain is off to investigate Sweden, 'a land of contrasts'. He is hoping to dispel the myths of tall blonds, Swedish meatballs, and ABBA.

Tony and Andy, a native, dine on roasted pig in Cayay, attend a posh party at a hacienda, search for a chupacabra in the jungle, meet boxing champion Miguel Cotto, and travel to Ponce to take in the Festival of the Virgin Mary.

Anthony Bourdain's Japanese adventure begins in Osaka at an underground bar devoted to the hardcore fans of the local baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. Then he goes to the Kiso Valley for some relaxation.

Tony visits Texas border towns and Piedras Negras, Mexico.

India is a land of color, aroma, kind people, and delicious cuisine. Anthony heads off to the more desolate region of Rajasthan in the northwest corner of the continent.

Over the years, Tony Bourdain has fallen in love with India. The culture, the cuisine, the communities - it's all delicious and enchanting.

Nari, an employee at Tony's office, has been bothering him to do a show on her native Korea. Tony gives in to the pressure and next thing you know, they're in Seoul and the adventure begins.

Bourdain is undertaking a culinary journey of epic proportions. He is traveling to Indonesia to experience the delicious cuisine and the beautiful culture.

Tony goes to Spain and visits Chef Ferran Adria of el Bulli.

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

Anthony Bourdain is at it again, this time heading to Ghana. The old Ghana, a land of forts and slavery, is a strong contrast to the modern-era Ghana, a culture filled with food and music.

Anthony Bourdain is setting-off to visit the land introduced to us by Lewis and Clark. Washington and Oregon are filled with abundant natural resources and people obsessed with developing and cultivating them.

In Namibia, Tony's friend and guide, Garrett, introduces Tony to the fine art of sandboarding. German immigrant Hans takes Tony on a hunt for famous Namibian truffles and then for the poster-animal for Namibia.

Anthony Bourdain's travels have brought him around the globe, this time to Russia, the homeland of Tony's friend Zamir. Remembering his massage torture in Uzbekistan, courtesy of Zamir, Tony has revenge on his mind.

The life and pathos of Los Angeles is one that Anthony Bourdain's all too familiar with, however, he's come this time to prove there are many dignified and exciting cultures living right outside the fringes of the Hollywood strip.

Believe it or not, Tony has never been to China before!

Anthony Bourdain's a New Yorker at heart. He loves the energy and soul of NYC but lately, detests the touristy amusement park that it's becoming. So he sets off on a quest to rediscover why he so loves this concrete jungle.

Although Tony once considered Sao Paolo an "ugly" city, he has since changed his mind thanks to his "Paolista" friends. Moreover, the mix of backgrounds and ethnicities prove the city to be a culturally rich place.

Tahiti evokes imagery of paradise, but there's more to Tahiti than meets the eye. Tony arrives in French Polynesia to seek out its lesser-known attributes: legends of cannibalism, a subsistence of transvestites, and much more.

I love this episode, where we stepped inside the film AMERICAN SPLENDOR with Michael Ruhlman, Markie Ramone, Michael Symon and the incredible Harvey Pekar and family and friends. Rarely has a show worked out exactly as planned, but this is a rare example. The shooting and post production on this show are remarkable -- particularly the fades from comic book into live action.

Where we really started to hit our story telling stride - technically and stylistically. The "Bamboo Noodle Guy" remains a classic scene I'm very proud of. The show is paced -- and looks -- just as I'd hoped or better through brilliant shooting and editing.

Patagonia, Argentina, lies at the lower tip of South America. Amid a white abyss of icecaps and glaciers, Tony has arrived at "the end of the world" but chooses to begin his journey in colorful Buenos Aires.

South Carolina is a state filled with culture, history, and delicious cuisine. It is also a state Anthony Bourdain has never visited before. He has decided it is time for a visit of a discovery of Southern hospitality.

Tony's in bella Tuscany, exploring this contrasting land of heaven and hell: heaven because of its breathtaking scenery; hell because of not only its famous hell-writing native son, Dante, but also the hellish trip to get there.

Singapore is a country devoted to food. Its people have adapted Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines into plentiful, cheap but exquisite foods. To Tony, this might be best place on Earth.

Tony finds himself in Berlin, a city both good and evil, eastern and western, repulsive and appealing. During his stay, he hopes to experience the cuisine and underground culture that makes this city so intriguing.

Tony explores the gorgeous scenery and an evolving food scene in Vancouver.

Tony visits the local market to analyze the Greek diet.

Who better to explore the true impact of Katrina than Tony Bourdain?

Tony is off to try and discover the cuisine and mystique of the UK.

Tony discovers Jamaica is a nation of generous and vibrant people.

Anthony Bourdain celebrates Zamir's 50th birthday with a trip to Romania.

Hawaii is arguably the most exotic of "The States."

After so many years away from the kitchen...can Tony still cook?

Tony is ready to discover what it is that makes Laos so unique.

Colombia is a bright and beautiful country with an unfortunate past.

Tony has to choose between fan submissions to pick where to go for his next show. He ends up picking Saudi Arabia, in order to find out how people in this very different country live and eat.

Tony is on a mission to connect with his family in Uruguay.

Anthony visits various places in the American Southwest, in California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.

Anthony Bourdain is off to Tokyo in search of the perfect sushi and a knife.

Tony visits Spain where there are intense local culinary traditions.

Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth.

Anthony Bourdain shows exactly what happens behind the scenes.

Tony heads to Mexico with Carlos,who took over Tony's old job.

Tony's mission on this trip is to step into the Venice of Venetians.

Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C., to explore this city of contrasts.

Tony finds out more about the motherland of Azorean Portuguese immigrants.

How has Tony Bourdain avoided visiting Chicago for so long?

For hardcore viewers only: Tony presents a XXX selection food.

Tony visits the Philippines, the "Land of the Lechon."

Tony visits some of the oldest and most classic NYC restaurants.

Tony experiences the wide range of Sri Lankan cuisine in Colombo.

Tony decides to relocate for a year to write the great Vietnamese novel.

Chile's cuisine reflects its topographical diversity.

Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, is a melting pot of cultures.

Tony travels to the heart and soul of America's rust belt.

Street food is the common thread through out all No Reservations episodes.

San Francisco is a city of districts and contradictions.

Thai cuisine blends five flavors: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty.

Tony explores the snow-capped mountains of Livingston, Montana.

Tony answers the top 10 viewer questions from an online poll.

Tony Bourdain enlists some locals to help him explore NYC's five boroughs.

Tony visits his wife's homeland of Sardinia.

Anthony Bourdain unravels Panama and its crossroad of cultures.

Tony reveals more than just kebab in Istanbul, Turkey.

Tony tours this alluring French gastronomic region.

Tony tests the culinary landscape of Prague.

Tony travels up and down the Hudson River Valley.

Tony explores and savors the Ecuador eateries and street vendors.

Anthony visits with food-obsessed individuals.

Tony explores Russian- and Korean-influenced cuisine in Manchurian winter.

Tony simplifies his lifestyle in this area of France.

Tony visits a part of Vietnam he has never visited before.

Some of the world's best chefs demonstrate classic and simple dishes.

Anthony Bourdain heads north to Maine for fresh seafood and more.

In Food Porn 2, Tony teams up with the illustrious Ron Jeremy.

Tony and his crew sample the local cuisine and explore the Caribbean.

Tony searches for the heroes of the food scene in the American Heartland.

Tony visits Liberia, the first independent nation in Africa.

Tony visits the state of Kerala, a state untouched by Western franchises.

This documentary captures Tony's experiences of being on the cusp of fame.

Tony experiences the building boom that has taken place in Dubai.

We are treated to a glimpse of Rome through Tony's eyes.

Tony is determined to return to Beirut after a violent 2006 trip.

Get a taste of all that must be done to complete each episode.

Tony discusses with the crew how the program began and how it is made.

Explore the varied ethnic communities that contribute to the pulse of Paris.

Tony takes a trip during the World Cup to Madrid.

In this episode, Tony visits the Caribbean nation of Haiti.

Tony returns to Cambodia to reconnect with this historically rich country.

Tony discovers the determination necessary to live in modern-day Nicaragua.

Tony, who has never been to Vienna, digs deeper into its real culture.

Tony uncovers the Ozark culture and its unique and hospitable community.

Tony immerses himself in unexplored gastronomical treasures of the Amazon.

Tony visits the tough and infamous South Boston.

Tony and his crew set out to discover Hokkaido, Japan's wild west frontier.

The soul of Cuba is found in a baseball stadium packed with exuberant fans.

Tony visits China's Macau, the gambling capital of the world.

Tony seeks out the true definition of Italian cuisine in Naples, Italy.

Tony cooks at the best restaurant in the world, El Bulli.

Tony explores the musical culture of the Californian High Desert.

Tony and Zamir team up for a trip to the former Soviet Republic of Ukraine.

Tony travels into the Kurdish region of Iraq and Turkey.

Tony travels to Cajun country and enjoys a mind-bending boucherie.

Despite it's sad history, Tony finds Mozambique is full of optimism.

Tony joins musicians, Dan & Patrick of The Black Keys for some serious BBQ.

Tony cruises Croatia's coast in search of The New Riviera.

Tony experiences the cultural & culinary rebirth of Portugal's capital.

Tony explores Japan through the culinary phenomenon that is "Cook it Raw."

In Finland, Tony joins musician Sami Yaffa on the world's only pub tram.

Tony tries clam tostadas from a street cart that may be the world's best.

In Penang, Tony celebrates Chinese New Year & visits a traditional teahouse

Tony heads to Austin during South by Southwest, an international music fest

In Sydney, Tony experiences enviable food and drink in the land down under.

In this special we dive into the holy trinity, Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll.

Tony travels around Emilia Romagna in a Ferrari with Chef Michael White.

In a classic Citroen DS, Tony & Ludo Lefebvre take a road trip in Burgundy.

No Reservations serves a refresher course on the 7 Deadly Sins.

Tony Bourdain awaits his wife's Jiu Jitsu battle in beautiful Brazil.

Tony experiences Day of the Dead, a Halloween party & heads to Iraq.

Tony makes a long overdue trip to the Dominican Republic.

After 8 years, 134 episodes, and over 57 countries, Tony travels to Brooklyn.

The recipe for the perfect form of transportation: a nice car, or maybe a scooter, or boat, and if possible bring a chef along. Any way you measure it, transportation is a huge part of traveling, so why not make it memorable. In Laos, Tony finds himself in Wang Prabang, a spiritual hillside community known for its beautiful monuments and places of worship. Elephants are revered in this community, so what better way to show his respect than to ride an elephant through the jungles? In Tony's words, "it feels like your riding on top of a giant scrotum." In Medellin, Colombia, buses are a highly regarded expression of individuality and pride. Here it's a pimp my bus moment, all the time. He takes a ride with chef Andres to the Plaza Minorista for a small breakfast. Little does he know that the Colombian tradition is to eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. After devouring nearly all of the fried eggs, rice, empanadas, beans, arepas, and various meats on his plate, he's ready for the day. In Malaysia, Tony meets up with an old friend, David, who has previously shown him around Kuala Lumpur and Borneo. David takes Tony on a fancy gardenia-covered carriage ride through the streets of Panang. Tony feels like he's in Liberace's wedding in the carriage. He is not thrilled, even with a beer in his hand.

Strange, unusual and out-right weird. Tony's appetite is as big as the ocean, and he loves the sea. In Queens, NY, chef David Chang joins Tony at Sik Gaek, home to traditional Korean dishes. They tear through wriggling chopped octopus, piles of steaming seafood, and glasses of Korean beer. In Japan, Tony loses all sense of time in the small town of Noboribetsu Onsen, where he unwinds at a ryokan, a Japanese style bed-and-breakfast. Here, Tony is treated to a robatayaki feast, a fisherman's barbecue of red snapper, scallops, sardines, and crab. He enjoys the comfortable laid-back Hokkaido dining pace as he fills up on fresh seafood and sake. Then Tony travels to Italy's serene Amalfi coast. Local chef Rocco Iannone dives into the sea in the middle of a rainstorm and retrieves a bucketful of fresh sea urchin. After cracking a few open, Tony heads to Rocco's restaurant, Pappacarbone, for another taste of the sea. He dines on two types of local clams cooked in olive oil and parsley, served with spaghetti. Rocco also serves a whole octopus, battered in flour and fried, with a pizzaiola sauce made with red oregano and caciocavallo cheese.

There's nothing like good old-fashioned, heart-pumping action as Tony lives out his adrenaline junkie fantasies. In China, Tony visits the mega-lux Yabuli Ski Resort in the Changbai Mountain Range. Here, he meets Graham Kwan and Patrick Fournier, two executive partners of the resort. Not only does Tony relish the mostly empty slopes, but he also enjoys some Iranian caviar and beer on the gondola ride up the mountain. Luxurious, indeed! On his last run, fortified by alcohol, he takes an exhilarating ride down a luge run on a sled in a blizzard - and comedy, of course, ensues. In Mexico, Tony and Carlos, head chef at Les Halles in NYC, make their way to Carlos' hometown outside Mexico City. Carlos introduces Tony to the traditions surrounding bullfights: parades, street food, liquor, and fans. Then, joined by Carlos' extended family, Tony and Carlos watch as toreros taunt a bull into submission, not exactly Tony's cup of tea. In Australia, Tony finds himself fully suited in scuba gear and inside an aquatic tank, surrounded by 11-foot-long grey nurse sharks. Luckily, Tony's guide and shark expert, Brendan Kelly says these 350-pound beasts with razor sharp teeth are as gentle as little lambs. Sea turtles and stingrays also swim by, but the sharks seem to be the creatures that love to get right in Tony's face.

The most prehistoric method of cooking still proves to be the best. A juicy cut of meat, the open fire, and repeat. In Yabuli, China, Tony is invited by a local man to dine with him and his wife, Shelly, at a popular mobile restaurant. The specialty of this motorbike-powered doublewide is meat. On a stick. They devour steak on a stick, chicken organs on a stick and butterfly larvae on a stick. In Uruguay, Tony learns the true meaning of taking your time to enjoy life. In the tiny village of Garzon, chef Francis Mallman has opened a popular restaurant that specializes in cooking foods over fire. From whole cows roasting next to the open flame, to smoked, salt-crusted pig legs. Then, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Tony and his brother Chris encounter a plethora of grilled meats at Montevideo's Mercado del Puerto. Forget the sides, they want meat, and they want it now. In the Ozarks, Tony and the local band Ha Ha Tonka fire up the barbecue. And what to go better with it than some target practice while they're waiting? After the shootout, they enjoy some bacon-wrapped venison, pork chops and T-bone steaks. Of course, there are the ever-present mashed potatoes, baked beans, and cornbread, with some corn on the cob as well.

Fresh seafood, straight off the boat. "Drop a net in the river and you've got more crabs than a beanbag chair at Tila Tequilas." In Colombia, Tony heads across the channel from Cartagena to Tierra Bomba, an island with a completely different way of life than its bustling urban sister city. The streets are reminiscent of an African village, the people make their living off of the sea. Arnufo, a local lobster fisherman, invites Tony and Jorge to a meal at his mother's restaurant, the only restaurant on the island, complete with lobster that Arnufo caught that morning. Then he jets to Croatia, two decades after its brutal war for independence, which is now touted as The New Riviera.

Lamb brain in red wine sauce; sphincter sausage in Austria; lamb, caveman style in Greece; lamb noodles in NYC.

Shellfish, they're a ripping good time. Tony cracks open a science fiction-sized crab.