7.8/1027 votes#1 - Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/21/2003
Tony starts season 2 in St. Martin laying by the pool, re-living his youth. Over time, he says, this has become his home away from home.
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- 8.0/1029 votes
#2 - No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/2003
There has to be a New Orleans that's just for locals. That's what Tony wants to find. But, will he discover more than he intended? Tony makes his first ever trip to pre-katrina New Orleans where he vows to stay away from the French Quarter, "No Beads, No Boobs, No Bourbon Street".
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- 7.8/1025 votes
#3 - A Mystical World
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2003
Known as Brazil's capital of happiness, Salvador da Bahia offers fruitful local markets and rich cuisine. Tony takes part in a traditional local ceremony and experiences the talents of the famous Bahian artist of the kitchen, Chef Dada.
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- 7.8/1025 votes
#4 - How to Be a Carioca
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/2003
Can a Carioca teach Tony the lifestyle? Will Tony be able to relax into the freewheeling life. He can handle the tan, the Brazilian barbecue and the Caipirinhas, but can he handle the speedo?
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- 8.1/1027 votes
#5 - Elements of a Great Bar
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2003
Everyone knows Tony likes to drink, especially after a hard night at Les Halles. In this episode, Tony tries to discover what exactly make the perfect watering hole in New York. Some of his requirements include a loaded juke box, an absence of karaoke, and a bartender who leans towards crazy.
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- 7.5/1028 votes
#6 - The Struggle for the Soul of America
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/2003
Tony visits the Mall of America to discover what draws Americans to the food court. A local French chef will explain his approach to broaden Americans' palates. Will Tony ever be able to understand what Americans like?
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- 7.1/1028 votes
#7 - The BBQ Triangle
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2003
Barbecue in America comes in a variety of ways. Tony explores the three largest types when he visits Kansas City, Houston and North Carolina. Each offers their own variation of sauce, smoke, ribs, and brisket.
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- 7.4/1026 votes
#8 - Mad Tony, The Food Warrior
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/4/2003
Tony makes a trip that can only be classified as crazy! He travels half-way round the world to eat the world's best meal at Tetsuya's. Along the way, he must survive the Australian outback and a host of wild characters to make it to his destination.
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- 7.3/1024 votes
#9 - Down Under: The Wild West of Cooking
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/2/2003
Tony explores the un-hampered creative cuisine of Australia and discovers just how good the wine can be in this region. Melbourne has a wealth of things Tony can appreciate, including macho chefs, a food loving culture, and a crazy attitude towards eating.
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- 8.1/1027 votes
#10 - Singapore: NY in 20 Years
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/2003
Tony is almost overwhelmed by the amount of food in Singapore. From chicken congee to root beer floats, Tony explores the city. From "wet markets" to the red light district, he is amazed by all the city has to offer.
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- 8.3/1030 votes
#11 - Let's Get Lost
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/16/2003
Tony tries to lose himself in Thailand by trying a variety of new activities. He rides an elephant, eats native cooking with a Thai family, attempts kick-boxing, and experiences an authentic massage.
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- 8.5/1028 votes
#12 - My Friend Linh
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/30/2003
Vietnam captures Tony's heart. He returns to Hanoi and meets an old friend. The two spend the Vietnamese New Year together at Linh's home for an experience neither will ever forget.
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- 7.8/1031 votes
#13 - One Night in Bangkok
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 6/27/2003
Tony makes a serious of quick and crazy stops. A layover in Bangkok has him meeting a crazy Westerner who introduces him to some interesting foods. Next, he lands in Singapore, where he meets his book editor. They enjoy fish head curry, a notorious dish in Little India. On the last show of the series, Tony visits Bangkok and Chef and author of "Strange Foods", Jerry Hopkins. Jerry has written the book on "edible exotica" and has inspired some of Tony's most outrageous meals.
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The Best Episodes of A Cook's Tour Season 2
Every episode of A Cook's Tour Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Cook's Tour Season 2!
A Cook's Tour is a travel and food show that aired on the Food Network. Host Anthony Bourdain visits exotic countries and cities worldwide where...
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes" is the best rated episode of "A Cook's Tour" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/21/2003. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street".