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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations : Season 5
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Air date: 05 Jan '09 - 20 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 (20)
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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1. Mexico
05 Jan '09Anthony Bourdain discovers the beauty behind the street food of Mexico.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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2. Venice
12 Jan '09Tony'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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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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3. Washington, D.C.
19 Jan '09Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C. to explore this city of contrasts - democrat vs. republican, affluent vs. poor, visible vs. invisible, black vs. white.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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4. Azores
26 Jan '09Having 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
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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5. Chicago
02 Feb '09Anthony heads to Chicago where he examines the cuisine and culture which the windy city has to offer.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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6. Food Porn
06 Feb '09Tony presents a XXX selection of all that's lip-smacking and luscious in the world. For hardcore viewers only.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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7. Philippines
16 Feb '09Anthony Bourdain visits Manila, the second-largest and most well-known city in the Philippines. He'll meet up with travel author and foodie Claude Tayag for some traditional Pampangan seafood. Later on, Tony pairs up with Augusto, runner-up for the "No Reservations" FAN-atic Special casting call, in Cebu City.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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8. Disappearing Manhattan
23 Feb '09Tony teams up with some notable guests and visits some of the oldest, most classic, and undoubtedly-NYC restaurants. Unfortunately, these cornerstones rich with culture and diversity struggle against the changing landscape of the new Manhattan.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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9. Sri Lanka
02 Mar '09
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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10. Vietnam: There's No Place Like Home
09 Mar '09Anthony decides to move to the country for a year to write the perfect Vietnam book. Along with a local chef and realtor we explore the country and what Anthony can expect as a full time resident.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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11. Chile
13 Jul '09Inspired by its natural diversity, Chile's cuisine consists of beef, pork, seafood, fruits and vegetables. While in Chile, Tony visits Santiago; a small town in the Curico Valley; Patagonia; and the Chilean coast.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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12. Australia
20 Jul '09Melbourne 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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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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13. Rust Belt
27 Jul '09In 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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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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14. On the Street
03 Aug '09This behind-the-scenes look at No Reservations reveals a common thread throughout all No Reservations episodes – street food. Oftentimes, Tony says the most enjoyable and authentic food in a country or village is sold by merchants from carts in outdoor markets or roadside stands. From local variations on the hot dog to unidentifiable fried meats, from sautéed insects to steaming bowls of noodles, these culinary treats are what keep Tony going on the road.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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15. San Francisco
10 Aug '09San 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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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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16. Thailand
17 Aug '09Blending influences from India, China, Cambodia and the rest of Southeast Asia, Thai cuisine uses 5 fundamental flavors: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty. In an effort to experience each of these tastes, Tony explores bustling Bangkok and its local street foods. As soon as the crew arrives in Bangkok, they find themselves in the center of a political upheaval. Amid the protests, violence and uncertainty, Tony and the crew make a point of discovering the elements that make Thailand magical.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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17. Montana
24 Aug '09The 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
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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18. Burning Questions
31 Aug '09Based on the results of an online poll, Tony answers the Top 10 viewer queries in Burning Questions. You’ll be surprised, terrified, disgusted and thoroughly entertained!
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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19. NYC: Outer Boroughs
07 Sep '09Tony Bourdain knows the jungles of Malaysia and the streets of London better than he knows what's just outside his hometown of Manhattan, so he enlists the help of some locals to explore New York’s other 4 boroughs. Tony will travel to Queens with chefs Chris Cheung and David Chang; he’ll explore Staten Island with David Johansen, lead singer of the New York Dolls; and check Brooklyn and the Bronx with his friend Famous Fat Dave.
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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
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20. Sardinia
14 Sep '09Tony 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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