A Cook's Tour
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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- Ep 1
1.A Taste of Tokyo
10.008-01-200230mThe 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...
- Ep 2
2.Dining with Geishas
10.012-01-200230mIn 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 blow...
- Ep 3
3.Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly
10.019-03-200230mHo Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood.
- Ep 4
4.Eating on the Mekong
10.015-01-200230mA 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 throu...
- Ep 5
5.Wild Delicacies
10.022-01-200230mCambodia 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 t...
- Ep 6
6.Eating on the Edge of Nowhere
10.026-03-200230mTony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.
- Ep 7
7.Cod Crazy
10.017-06-200230mWine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal.
- Ep 8
8.San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town
10.005-07-200230mThe 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.
- Ep 9
9.Childhood Flavors
10.029-01-200230mTony 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.
- Ep 10
10.Stuffed Like a Pig
10.008-07-200230mTony 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.
- Ep 11
11.A Desert Feast
10.005-03-200230mTony 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.
- Ep 12
12.Traditional Tastes
10.007-05-200230mIn Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat.
- Ep 13
13.The Cook Who Came in From the Cold
8.019-02-200230mTony'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, rei...
- Ep 14
14.So Much Vodka, So Little Time
8.016-04-200230mTony 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 th...
- Ep 15
15.Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan Style
10.002-04-200230mTony 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...
- Ep 16
16.Puebla Where Good Cooks Come From
10.012-02-200230mTony'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 mor...
- Ep 17
17.Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness
10.026-02-200230mTony 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...
- Ep 18
18.French Laundry Experience
10.030-04-200230mTony 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 cour...
- Ep 19
19.Hometown Favorites
10.023-04-200230mTony 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.
- Ep 20
20.My Life As A Cook-NYC
10.005-02-200230mThis 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...
- Ep 21
21.Highland Grub
10.012-07-200230mTony 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...
- Ep 22
22.A Pleasing Palate
10.020-04-200230mWhile 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,...
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