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The Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

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The Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

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,...

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    8.5/10(95 votes)

    #1 - Rust Belt

    S5:E13

    In the bleak, cold winter, Tony meets up with his good friend Zamir and the two travel to the heart of America's Rust Belt with stops in Baltimore, Detroit and Buffalo. After visiting this misunderstood region, Tony realizes that it's not just home to auto factories and cold weather, but it's also full of kind people and delicious food.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #2 - Prague

    S6:E4

    With the help of some local experts, Anthony Bourdain tests the new culinary landscape in the "city of spires."

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    8.4/10(91 votes)

    #3 - Vienna

    S7:E4

    Blood sausage, hunting, pastries and something called "Pus Stick" challenge Tony's pre-conception of Vienna as a pastry-filled "Sound of Music" nightmare.

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    8.4/10(88 votes)

    #4 - Japan: Hokkaido

    S7:E8

    On March 11th, 2011 a massive earthquake struck Japan, the largest in its recorded history, unleashing a devastating tsunami that claimed thousand of lives - a few weeks prior, Tony and his crew set out to discover Japan's northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido

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    8.3/10(62 votes)

    #5 - Sardinia

    S5:E20

    Tony visits Sardinia, his wife's homeland, and learns what it means to be Sardinian as he gives himself over to the Busia family for a week. From the craggy mountainous landscape to the exotic cuisine and age-old traditions, Tony learns that Sardinia really is it's own country with a strong island mentality and an even stronger personality.

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  6. Background image for Paris: Why the French Don't Suck
    8.2/10(154 votes)

    #6 - Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

    S1:E1

    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.

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    8.2/10(62 votes)

    #7 - South Carolina

    S3:E14

    Tony Bourdain has missed out on the culture and history of South Carolina because he's never traveled there before. Will he find the delicious cuisine and Southern hospitality it's known for?

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    8.2/10(74 votes)

    #8 - Cajun Country

    S7:E16

    Tony travels beyond New Orleans and into Cajun Country to find out what sets bayou culture apart. He dines with locals Wendell Pierce and Lolis Elie, partakes in an authentic crawfish boil and ends his trip with a whole-hog roast.

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    8.1/10(66 votes)

    #9 - Cleveland

    S3:E11

    When Michael Ruhlman convinces Tony to visit Cleveland, he's not expecting to like it at all. However, he soon finds that he has more in common with the town than he first thought.

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    8.1/10(61 votes)

    #10 - Venice

    S5:E2

    Tony's mission, on this trip, is to step away from the Venice of tourists and into the Venice of Venetians. Venice is an extraordinary city filled with ancient monuments, sprawling palazzos, quaint cafes, and vibrant markets.

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    8.1/10(72 votes)

    #11 - Azores

    S5:E4

    Having worked in kitchens alongside many generations of Azorean Portuguese immigrants, Tony decides it’s time to find out more about their motherland and explore the culture that molded so much of New England’s heritage. He hops from one island to the next while on the archipelago, dining on potatoes, pork, sausage, cabbage, shellfish, Portuguese soup and washing it all down with Gin and Tonics. From the hot springs in Furnas on Sao Miguel to one of the most remote locations in the world on Sao Jorge, and onto the beautiful wine making region of Pico, Tony experiences the best of Azores.

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    8.1/10(62 votes)

    #12 - Montana

    S5:E17

    The Rocky Mountains are an outdoorsman’s paradise, and ranchers are a large part of Montana’s culture. Tony visits the Metcalf family, fourth-generation ranchers, to gain some insight into what it means to call Montana home. Tony goes fly-fishing with local and jack-of-all trades, Dan Lahren. Later in the evening, Tony joins a manly conversation about meats, old-time tough guys like Clint Eastwood and John Wayne, and right vs. wrong. Good all-American food, all-American men and America’s beautiful land.

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    8.1/10(59 votes)

    #13 - Brittany

    S6:E3

    Brittany's reputation as one of France's most alluring culinary corners has lured Anthony Bourdain here to uncover its succulent secrets.

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    8.1/10(56 votes)

    #14 - Maine

    S6:E12

    Gguided by one of his cameramen, Maine native Zach Zamboni, Tony travels to Portland and Rockland, Maine for fresh seafood and more.

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  16. Background image for Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend
    8.0/10(153 votes)

    #15 - Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

    S1:E2

    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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    8.0/10(90 votes)

    #16 - Sicily

    S1:E6

    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.

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  18. Background image for Uzbekistan
    8.0/10(83 votes)

    #17 - Uzbekistan

    S1:E8

    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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  19. Background image for New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under
    8.0/10(88 votes)

    #18 - New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

    S1:E9

    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.

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    8.0/10(74 votes)

    #19 - Russia

    S3:E5

    Tony Bourdain meets up with his old friend Zamir to explore Russia, Zamir's homeland. The food is hearty, and the company intriguing when the two meet up with a former spy. Tony spends most of the trip seeking revenge on Zamir for an incident that happened in Uzbekistan.

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    8.0/10(66 votes)

    #20 - Hong Kong

    S3:E12

    Tony travels to the Mecca of Asian cooking–Hong Kong. The combinations of styles, cultures, and flavors fascinate Tony.

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    8.0/10(65 votes)

    #21 - Australia

    S5:E12

    Melbourne is Australia's second-most populated city and its cultural capital. It's a real melting pot, and Tony is off to discover what makes the Melbourne area so special. Luckily, many of Tony's friends live in Melbourne, and they take him to sample the city's many different cuisines.

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    8.0/10(58 votes)

    #22 - San Francisco

    S5:E15

    San Francisco is a city of districts, each one with its own quirks and flavors. Chinatown is a bustling neighborhood with delicious restaurants around every turn. The Fisherman’s Wharf area houses a popular farmer’s market filled with fresh produce, beautiful flowers and organic foods. One of Tony’s stops is Red’s Java House, where the cheeseburgers are hot, the chili cheese fries are even hotter and the beer is cold. Tony can’t go wrong in a city so interesting, dynamic and complex.

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    8.0/10(56 votes)

    #23 - Provence

    S6:E9

    Provence's simplistic lifestyle and approach to food is one of its most captivating and salient qualities. Tony becomes enamored with its culture and cuisine, stressing fresh and superior ingredients like wine, cheese, bread and beautiful cuts of meat.

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  25. Background image for Rome
    8.0/10(70 votes)

    #24 - Rome

    S6:E20

    Anthony Bourdain dines on classic Italian dishes and adopts the mindset of the Roman people – living a simple life and eating fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #25 - Paris

    S6:E24

    No Reservations kicked off its very first episode in the City of Light 6 seasons ago. For the 100th episode, Tony and the crew return to Paris, the city where it all began.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Rust Belt" is the best rated episode of "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations". It scored 8.5/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/27/2009. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Prague".