Episode 1
Aired Jan 8, 2002
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 with sumo wrestlers.
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Episode 2
Aired Jan 12, 2002
Dining With Geishas
Tony decides to go in search of a more relaxed and traditional Japanese culinary experience in the countryside; he travels to an old-fashioned Japanese inn that specializes in kaiseki cuisine, the ancient tea ceremony and using local ingredients.
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Episode 3
Aired Jan 15, 2002
Eating on the Mekong
On the Mekong river in Vietnam, Tony drinks Mekong moonshine with the welcoming owners of a duck farm; although Tony finds his Vietnam experience fascinating, he's not sure that the royal dish "Birds Nest Soup" is all it's cracked up to be.
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Episode 4
Aired Jan 22, 2002
Wild Delicacies
Tony travels to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with a friend; there he explores a unique food culture which is both pleasing to the palette and yet slightly frightening.
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Episode 5
Aired Jan 29, 2002
Childhood Flavors
In Arcachon, France, Tony first learned to love food as a child; in a nostalgic trip down memory lane, he enjoys the food of his childhood including steak frites, gaufres (waffles), soupe de pecheur (fisherman's soup) and fresh oysters.
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Episode 6
Aired Feb 5, 2002
My Life as a Cook - New York City
Tony revisits his first job, the culinary institute that taught him the basics, a normal working day at Les Halles Brasserie, and his mysterious mentor, Bigfoot in this culinary reflection on his own career.
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Episode 7
Aired Feb 12, 2002
Puebla, Where the Cooks Are From
Tony's favorite kitchen comrades 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 more.
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Episode 8
Aired Feb 19, 2002
The Cook Who Came in From the Cold
Tony's friend Zamir shows him around St. Petersburg; Tony makes his way through round after round of blinis, borscht, reindeer, pickled salads and dumplings.
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Episode 9
Aired Feb 26, 2002
Los Angeles: My Own Heart of Darkness
Tony isn't so sure about the glamorous world of Los Angeles, so he begins with hot dogs; after a long day, he has gained a new appreciation for the City of Angels.
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Episode 10
Aired Mar 5, 2002
Desert Feast
Tony has one objective in Morocco: to eat a roast sheep: he travels by camel with Berbers before he finally reaches the sheep roast in the mud of the Sahara.
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Episode 11
Aired Mar 19, 2002
Cobra Heart: Food That Makes You Manly
Anthony Bourdain travels to Ho Chi Minh for their famous foetal duck egg in a bed of feathers; "flavors of the forest" which includes cobra's heart in blood which will enhance manly qualities.
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Episode 12
Aired Mar 26, 2002
Eating on the Edge of Nowhere
Tony floats on the heart of darkness river in Cambodia; three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.
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Episode 13
Aired Apr 2, 2002
Tamales and Iguana, Oaxacan Style
Tony has always been interested in the Oaxacan tradition in food; a friend leads Tony through a local market in Oaxaca, Mexico, where they taste a variety of interesting foods including tripe, grasshoppers and tequila.
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Episode 14
Aired Apr 16, 2002
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 the stops.
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Episode 15
Aired Apr 20, 2002
England: A Pleasing Palate
Anthony samples kids' liver salad, roasted pig's head, grilled ox heart and breaded pigtail, then a traditional pie and mashed potatoes, and afterward takes a tour of the local Indian community.
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Episode 16
Aired Apr 23, 2002
My 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.
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Episode 17
Aired Apr 30, 2002
The 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, who designs a menu superficially for him.
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Episode 18
Aired May 7, 2002
Traditional Tastes
In Morocco, Tony learns about the country's rich culinary traditions and home cooking from a British immigrant.
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Episode 19
Aired Jun 17, 2002
Portugal: Cod Crazy
Tony samples bacalao, a dried cod that's Portugal's national dish; he stops in Oporto, where port wine was created.
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Episode 20
Aired Jul 5, 2002
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 the tastes.
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Episode 21
Aired Jul 8, 2002
Portugal to France: Stuffed Like a Pig
Tony joins Jose at the family farm to enjoy a fattened pig at the village feast, and then travels to a destination from his childhood where he debates eating a calf's head.
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Episode 22
Aired Jul 12, 2002
Highland Grub
Anthony Bourdain travels to Scotland for the traditional hearty breakfast, a deep-fried pizza, eggs and a Mars Bar.
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