S1 E1: Iceland (Hello Darkness, My Old Friend)
Its the middle of winter in Iceland. There are only four hours of daylight each day. Is that enough time for Anthony Bourdain to bring the cuisine of this vibrant country into light?
42 minutes
- Age 15
Bad-boy chef and best-selling author Anthony Bourdain hits both familiar culinary hotspots and out-of-the-way gems in his global quest for the ultimate dining experience. Along the way, Bourdain offers his perspective on both the food and the local customs he comes across in his travels.
Director: Hal Leigh, Zach Zamboni
S1 E3: Vietnam (The Island of Mr. Sang)
From the buzzing streets of Hanoi to the beautiful Montagnard mountains and the mysterious Island of Mr. Sang, Anthony Bourdain finds himself completely seduced by the mystifying country of Vietnam and its people.
43 minutes
S1 E4: Paris (Why the French Don't Suck)
Paris is known as the city of light and romance but Tony wants to experience the local side of the French metropolis. From traditional bistros and markets to the edgy and glamorous nightlife Tony finds the heart of the city.
43 minutes
S1 E5: Malaysia (Into the Jungle)
Tony has always been fascinated by 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.
43 minutes
S1 E6: Sicily
In Sicily Anthony Bourdain eats tripe at a local frittola stand in Palermo enjoys a spleen sandwich with Sicily's president and experiences salt encrusted fish in Trapani.
43 minutes
S1 E7: Las Vegas
On assignment with a deadline looming Anthony Bourdain'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 and more.
43 minutes
S1 E8: Uzbekistan
Anthony Bourdain's in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent dines at Jumanji goes to a belly dancing club gets to know the culture by visiting a local mosque shops for a wedding present and more.
43 minutes
S1 E9: South Florida
Anthony Bourdain begins his exploration of Miami in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti and then heads to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. In South Beach he visits a dive bar Club Deuce and Loco Taqueria.
43 minutes
S1 E10: Peru
Anthony Bourdain seeks personal enlightenment in Peru where spiritual travelers have ventured for centuries hungry for knowledge of themselves and other worlds.
43 minutes
S1 E11: Japan
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.
43 minutes
S1 E12: New Zealand (Down Under the Down Under)
Tony Bourdain travels to Christchurch New Zealand to give a guest lecture at Savour an upscale food and wine convention. When he cant connect with his audience he heads for the countryside to find the real Kiwi lifestyle.
43 minutes
S1 E13: China
Tony experiences the varied culture and cuisine of China for the first time. From Beijing to Chengdu he squeezes in roast duck a regional sheep stomach delicacy and a little calligraphy.
42 minutes