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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations : Season 4
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Air date: 07 Jan '08 - 19 episodesAnthony Bourdain: No Reservations was an American travel and food show on the Travel Channel; it also airs on the Discovery Travel & Living channel around the world. In it, host Anthony Bourdain visits overseas countries, cities worldwide, and places within the U.S., where hosts treat him to local culture and cuisine. The series premiered in 2005 on the Travel Channel. The format and content of the show is similar to Bourdain's 2001–2002 Food Network series, A Cook's Tour. The Travel Channel announced that season 9 will be the show's final season. Season 9 premiered on September 3, 2012 and concluded with its series finale episode on November 5, 2012. The special episode Anthony Bourdain in Beirut that aired between Seasons 2 and 3 was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Programming in 2007. In 2009 the series won the Emmy for "Outstanding Cinematography For Nonfiction Programming".
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List of Episodes (19)
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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1. Singapore
07 Jan '08The country of Singapore is serious about food. The cuisine of Singapore borrows from Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian traditions. Along the way, it uses the cheap and plentiful ingredients of the the country to make the food available everywhere.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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2. Berlin
14 Jan '08Tony explores the contrasting sides of Berlin. He is both repulsed and and attracted to the good and the evil in the city.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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3. Vancouver, BC
21 Jan '08Vancouver (in British Columbia) has a flourishing film industry, beautiful landscapes, and a progressive food scene.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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4. Greek Islands
28 Jan '08Unhappy past experiences have Tony kicking and screaming as he succumbs to a visit to Greece. Often surrounded by music, dancing men, various firearms, and distilled local spirits; he discovers how a history of invasion, occupation, and deprivation have shaped the Greek cuisine over the centuries.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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5. New Orleans
04 Feb '08Hurricane Katrina has infinitely changed the city of New Orleans. As Tony explores the impact the storm had on the city, Tony discovers that the heart and soul of the city is still alive.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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6. London and Edinburgh
11 Feb '08There is something alluring and menacing in the air throughout the UK when it comes to the people, the scenery, and especially the cuisine, and Tony is off to try and discover what that mystique is.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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7. Jamaica
18 Feb '08There is more to Jamaica than reggae music, drugs and resorts. Tony attempts to discover the real Jamaica–a country plagued by gang violence, run down property and political strife. Poet Mutabaruka joins him on part of the tour.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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8. Romania
25 Feb '08Tony and Zamir have had many adventures. This time they're in Romania to celebrate Zamir's birthday. Along the way, they learn about vampires, communists, and the strong cultural history of Romania.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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9. Hawaii
03 Mar '08Tony visits Hawaii where he tries spam, enjoys surfing, visits a volcano, and samples some local delicacies.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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10. Into the Fire NY
10 Mar '08Tony has been away from Brasserie Les Halles, where he last worked as a chef nearly a decade ago. Given the opportunity to spend another day on the job; he re-evaluates his skills in the kitchen, his love of New York and his life as a chef.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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11. Laos
07 Jul '08Tony has always been fascinated by Asia. This time he's visiting Laos, a less popular tourist country, to investigate its history, culture and unique culinary offerings.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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12. Colombia
14 Jul '08This week Anthony is in Colombia, a country that finds itself the setting of one of South America's most remarkable transformations. In the 25 years since the death of Pablo Escobar, one of the world's most notorious drug lords, this once war-torn country has emerged like a phoenix from the scars of the past. Colombia offers Tony a tantalizing mix of cultures, delicious food and beautiful mountain scenery.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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13. Saudi Arabia
21 Jul '08After a world wide search, Danya Alhamrani was chosen as a superfan of the show. Her job? She has to showcase the local side of her Saudi Arabian home.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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14. Uruguay
28 Jul '08Tony joins his brother Chris to explore South America's Uruguay where they have family. The two set off in search of their roots.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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15. U.S. Southwest
04 Aug '08Tony tours the bottom half of the U.S. He takes off on an old fashioned road trip to enjoy Americana. From the quirky to the classic, Tony tries it all.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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16. Tokyo
11 Aug '08Tony hits Tokyo to examine the similarities and contrasts between the perfect knife and the perfect sushi, martial arts and flower arrangements.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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17. Spain
18 Aug '08Tony has long admired some of Spain's top chefs; however, Spain culture and cuisine has more to offer than just Ferran Adria.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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18. Egypt
25 Aug '08
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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19. So Long Summer
01 Sep '08In honor of Labor Day, Tony takes us backstage for a very special highlight show that includes goofs, silliness and some of the baddest food on the planet.
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