Anthony Bourdain
Himself - Host
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
Season 1
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.
Released July 25, 2005
Episode 45 min
15+
Genres: Adventure, Documentary, Reality TV
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Watch Providers: Hulu, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Disney Plus, Travel Channel + 10 more, Travel Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery +, Plex, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Plex Channel, Philo, YouTube TV
Network: Travel Channel
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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, midnight
S1E2 - 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!
Aug. 1, 2005, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Aug. 8, 2005, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
Aug. 15, 2005, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Aug. 22, 2005, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
Oct. 10, 2005, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
Oct. 17, 2005, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
Oct. 24, 2005, midnight
S1E9 - 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.
Nov. 7, 2005, midnight
Network: Travel Channel
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 6165 min.
Released: July 25, 2005
Last Air Date: Nov. 5, 2012, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
Common sense age: 15+
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