Seasons & episodes
S6 · E8Harbin, China 2010-03-15 · 45 min
Tony arrives in the dead of winter in Harbin, China, a season that defines the Dongbei people and the nature of their cuisine. Tony samples hearty stews, mountains of dumplings and the sharp flavors of pickled and preserved vegetables.
S6 · E9Provence 2010-03-22 · 45 min
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.
S6 · E10Vietnam: Central Highlands 2010-03-29 · 45 min
Anthony Bourdain travels back to his favorite place on Earth -- Vietnam. This time to check out Vietnam's Central Highlands. And what would a trip to Vietnam be without a sampling of a famous noodle dish? Tony seeks out the Northern Vietnam version in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
S6 · E11Techniques Special 2010-04-05 · 45 min
Before tackling a recipe, there are some basic cooking skills everyone should know. In this 'Techniques' special, we are shown some of the world’s best chefs including Jacques Pepin, Thomas Keller and Tony Bourdain, who demonstrate classic and simple dishes.
S6 · E12Maine 2010-04-12 · 45 min
Gguided by one of his cameramen, Maine native Zach Zamboni, Tony travels to Portland and Rockland, Maine for fresh seafood and more.
S6 · E13Food Porn 2 2010-04-19 · 45 min
Tony has never been shy when it comes to expressing his feelings toward, well, pretty much anything. With the help of a few friends, including the illustrious Ron Jeremy, Tony gears up for Food Porn, round 2.
S6 · E14Caribbean Island Hopping 2010-07-05 · 45 min
Anthony Bourdain travels to the Grenadine Islands to sample local cuisine and explore the Caribbean lifestyle. He tries scuba-diving, fishing and hunting for local delicacies.
S6 · E15U.S. Heartland 2010-07-12 · 45 min
While on a speaking tour through the United States, Tony visits the cities Livonia, Michigan, Columbus, Ohio, Minneapolis, Denver, Austin and Milwaukee and searches out high-end and innovative dining to counter a perception some have that the middle of the United States represents a culinary wasteland.
S6 · E16Liberia 2010-07-19 · 45 min
Tony visits Liberia on the west coast of Africa and gets a taste of the local food and culture.
S6 · E17Kerala, India 2010-07-26 · 45 min
Tony visits Kerala in southwestern India and samples many spicy and flavorful dishes, from street food to home-cooked meals. Also: Indian actor Mammootty invites the host to visit him on the set of his action film.
S6 · E18Where It All Began 2010-08-02 · 45 min
The show takes a look back at Tony before the fame of No Reservations and his top selling book Kitchen Confidential.
S6 · E19Dubai 2010-08-09 · 45 min
Anthony Bourdain travels to Dubai, the second-largest and most populated of the 7 states that make up the United Arab Emirates. He dives into Dubai’s extravagant food scene with restaurants catering to "the rich and super rich."
S6 · E20Rome 2010-08-16 · 45 min
Anthony Bourdain dines on classic Italian dishes and adopts the mindset of the Roman people – living a simple life and eating fresh, seasonal ingredients.
S6 · E21Back to Beirut 2010-08-23 · 45 min
Anthony Bourdain returns to Lebanon to film the show he was meant to do in 2006
S6 · E22Making of India 2010-08-30 · 45 min
Behind the scenes of the making of the Kerala, India episode.
S6 · E23What Were We Thinking Special 2010-09-06 · 45 min
The one-hour “What Were We Thinking?” special offers an after-hours look into the past five years of filming NO RESERVATIONS – a world of comical indecision and dysfunction, mixed with heartwarming stories, breathtaking backdrops…and of course, plenty of local libations. Filmed with Bourdain and executive producers, Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia, “What Were We Thinking?” takes a light-hearted look back at 100 memorable adventures. Over the course of the day renowned chefs and celebrity fans of the show including David Chang, Eric Ripert, Ted Nugent, Marky Ramone, and Ty Burell will be providing special messages.
S6 · E24Paris 2010-09-06 · 45 min
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.
S6 · E25Madrid 2010-09-13 · 45 min
Tony visited Madrid, Spain's capital city, during the 2010 World Cup when this large and diverse country came together.
S6 · E26Holiday Special 2010-12-06 · 45 min
Tony and Michael Ruhlman prepare a holiday dinner that goes awry. Chefs Mario Batali, David Chang and Duff Goldman pay Tony a visit.
S7 · E1Haiti 2011-02-28 · 45 min
Tony visits Haiti, a country dealing with a cholera epidemic and an impending hurricane. During his trip, Tony meets with Sean Penn in the tent city built by his relief group. At the end of his trip, Tony is unsure of what the future will hold for Haiti.
S7 · E2Cambodia 2011-03-07 · 45 min
Tony visited Cambodia 10 years ago with what he now views as a narrow perspective of the world. Now he sees the parallel between Cambodia's development since then and his own maturation and seeks to reconnect with this historically rich country.
S7 · E3Nicaragua 2011-03-14 · 45 min
Most Americans know Nicaragua best for the Iran-Contra affair of the 1980s, but what is this country like now, over 20 years later? Tony visits locals young and old to find out what it means to live in Nicaragua today.
S7 · E4Vienna 2011-03-21 · 45 min
Blood sausage, hunting, pastries and something called "Pus Stick" challenge Tony's pre-conception of Vienna as a pastry-filled "Sound of Music" nightmare.
S7 · E5Ozarks 2011-03-28 · 45 min
Anthony Bourdain heads to the rugged lands of West Plains, MO, backdrop of the book and Oscar-nominated film Winter's Bone.