The BEST episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations season 1
Every episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations season 1!
Join best-selling author and professional chef Anthony Bourdain as he travels the world seeking the ultimate dining experience. He will hit locales from the well known to those off the beaten path, from New Jersey to Iceland and points in between. Along his journey, the adventuring Bourdain will share his no holds barred experience of the food and customs that flavor the different cultures of the world in a way that only he can.
#1 - Uzbekistan
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2005
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.
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#2 - New Jersey (Off the Jersey Turnpike)
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2005
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.
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#3 - Iceland (Hello Darkness My Old Friend)
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/1/2005
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!
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#4 - Malaysia (Into the Jungle)
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2005
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.
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#5 - In Paris (Why the French Don't Suck)
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/25/2005
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.
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#6 - New Zealand (Down Under the Down Under)
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/2005
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.
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#8 - Vietnam (The Island of Mr. Sang)
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/15/2005
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.
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#9 - Las Vegas
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/2005
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.
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