A Cook's Tour

A Cook's Tour79%

TV 2002-01-08 30m Documentary
★ 8.7 / 10 · 10 votes
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79.4 %
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IMDb
8.3 /10
1,133 votes
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71 %
58 votes
TMDB
87 %
10 votes

Bad-boy chef and author Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten track in search of foods that are rare, highly esteemed and sometimes downright dangerous. The show, which aired for two seasons on the Food Network, was an offshoot of a best-selling book Bourdain wrote in 2001.

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Status
Ended
Runtime
30m
Seasons
2
Episodes
35
Studios
NYT Television , Food Network , Dan Cohen & Sons, LLC
Network
Food Network
Country
United States of America
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Japanese, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Cast
Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain Self Michiko Zentoh Michiko Zentoh Self Shinji Nohara Shinji Nohara Self
Season 1 2002 · 22 eps
  1. 1 A Taste of Tokyo The Japanese have a healthy respect for food, which Tony can definitely appreciate. A trip through a market with a sushi chef prepares Tony for his dinner. He also eats a meal wit… Jan 8, 2002 30m
  2. 2 Dining with Geishas In Japan, Tony experiences the contrast between a serene, rural inn for a tea ceremony and the bustling activity of a famous restaurant in Tokyo. Relaxing tea versus dangerous blo… Jan 12, 2002 30m
  3. 3 Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly Ho Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood. Mar 19, 2002 30m
  4. 4 Eating on the Mekong A trip down this Vietnamese river makes tony aware of Vietnam's history as well as its portrayal in some of his favorite movies. Phillip Lajeunie joins him as he eats his way thro… Jan 15, 2002 30m
  5. 5 Wild Delicacies Cambodia both attracts and repels Tony. Crickets, tripe and tongue are all fine; but a bright green jelly isn't to his liking. Finally, he must come to terms with durian– a fruit … Jan 22, 2002 30m
  6. 6 Eating on the Edge of Nowhere Tony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine. Mar 26, 2002 30m
  7. 7 Cod Crazy Wine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal. Jun 17, 2002 30m
  8. 8 San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town The Basque food culture in Spain has a rich history and tradition. Tony and Luis Irizar visit gastronomic societies and tapas bars to try and experience all of the tastes. Jul 5, 2002 30m
  9. 9 Childhood Flavors Tony and his brother revisit favorite childhood haunts in Arcachon, France. A memory of an oyster from this place changed the course of Tony's life. Jan 29, 2002 30m
  10. 10 Stuffed Like a Pig Tony joins Jose at the family farm to enjoy a fattened pig at the village feast. Then, he travels to a destination from his childhood where he debates eating a calf's head. Jul 8, 2002 30m
  11. 11 A Desert Feast Tony has one objective in Morocco, eat a roast sheep. He travels by camel with Berbers before he finally reaches the sheep roast in the mud of the Sahara. Mar 5, 2002 30m
  12. 12 Traditional Tastes In Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat. May 7, 2002 30m
  13. 13 The Cook Who Came in From the Cold Tony's friend Zamir shows him around St. Petersburg. A product of a childhood during the cold war, Tony fantasizes about being a spy as he eats his way through blinis, borscht, re… Feb 19, 2002 30m
  14. 14 So Much Vodka, So Little Time Tony and his friend explore St. Petersburg. Tony is especially interested in the working class foods of the people. Ice fishing, smoked fish, and high luxury caviar are a few of t… Apr 16, 2002 30m
  15. 15 Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan Style Tony has always been interested in the Oaxacan tradition in food. A friend leads Tony through a local market, where they taste a variety of interesting foods. And, of course, Tony… Apr 2, 2002 30m
  16. 16 Puebla Where Good Cooks Come From Tony's favorite kitchen mates all seem to come from Mexico, and he wants to know why. Eddy takes him on a tour of his home and town for some great meals of ant eggs, worms, and mo… Feb 12, 2002 30m
  17. 17 Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness Tony is apprehensive about the glamorous world of LA, so he begins with hot dogs. After a long day and a guest stint at Campanile, he has gained a new appreciation for the glitz o… Feb 26, 2002 30m
  18. 18 French Laundry Experience Tony travels to Napa to eat at the restaurant of the chef he believes is the best at French cuisine–Thomas Keller. Keller creates a specialized menu just for Tony, including a cou… Apr 30, 2002 30m
  19. 19 Hometown Favorites Tony decides to share all of his hometown haunts with the viewers. Lox and bagels, wine and dinner, a variety of cheese, and great hot dogs make his list of top stops. Apr 23, 2002 30m
  20. 20 My Life As A Cook-NYC This episode is all about Tony. Tours through Tony's restaurant, Les Halles; his first restaurant job in Provincetown, and the Culinary Institute of America; plus an interview wit… Feb 5, 2002 30m
  21. 21 Highland Grub Tony sets out to prove that Scotland does have tasty options. He begins with a deep fried breakfast of pizza, eggs, and Mars bars. Next, he enjoys a hearty lunch of haggis. Finall… Jul 12, 2002 30m
  22. 22 A Pleasing Palate While the United Kingdom doesn't have the greatest culinary reputation, Tony is determined to find the best in Britain. Some of his choices are exotic, including: goat liver salad… Apr 20, 2002 30m
Season 2 2003 · 13 eps
  1. 1 Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes 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. Feb 21, 2003 30m
  2. 2 No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street 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 N… Feb 28, 2003 30m
  3. 3 A Mystical World 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 talen… Mar 7, 2003 30m
  4. 4 How to Be a Carioca 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… Mar 14, 2003 30m
  5. 5 Elements of a Great Bar 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. S… Mar 21, 2003 30m
  6. 6 The Struggle for the Soul of America 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 … Mar 28, 2003 30m
  7. 7 The BBQ Triangle 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 sa… Jun 13, 2003 30m
  8. 8 Mad Tony, The Food Warrior 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 Australia… Apr 4, 2003 30m
  9. 9 Down Under: The Wild West of Cooking 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, incl… May 2, 2003 30m
  10. 10 Singapore: NY in 20 Years 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… Apr 18, 2003 30m
  11. 11 Let's Get Lost 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 a… May 16, 2003 30m
  12. 12 My Friend Linh 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 forge… May 30, 2003 30m
  13. 13 One Night in Bangkok 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, wh… Jun 27, 2003 30m
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