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Season 8 – Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

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Anthony Bourdain had no reservations about a move to CNN. Shortly after concluding an eight-season stint at the helm of his popular Travel Channel series, the equally popular Emmy-winning host came to the news network searching for "Parts Unknown." In the hourlong weekend series -- similar in premise to Travel's "No Reservations" -- Bourdain explores the world to, he says, "eat and drink with people without fear and prejudice ... they open up to you in ways that somebody visiting who is driven by a story may not get." Enticed by the opportunity to experience cultures rarely visited by American TV, such as in the Congo, Libya and Myanmar, the chef and best-selling author also takes viewers to Colombia, Peru, Morocco and, closer to home, Koreatown in Los Angeles.
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John Doyle Globe and Mail 08/10/2020
A strong season -- one that was often hard to find thanks to CNN's ceaseless political coverage Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Anthony Bourdain

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Éric Ripert

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Barack Obama

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2016 Hanoi Anthony motorbikes through the capital of Vietnam and joins President Barack Obama for a dish of Bun Cha. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2016 Nashville Anthony visits chef Josh Habiger's Catbird Seat and Bolton's famous hot chicken; Anthony parties with singer Alison Mosshart as he indulges in the best that Music City, U.S.A., has to offer. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 2016 Sichuan With Eric Ripert Anthony introduces his friend, Michelin star chef Eric Ripert, to China and Sichuan province by feeding him the most mouth-scorching meals, like peppercorn fish. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2016 London Anthony finds comfort in British cuisine, including bone marrow at Fergus Henderson's St. John and Scotch eggs at Princess Victoria Pub with Nigella Lawson; Anthony meets with artist Ralph Steadman at his studio. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2016 Houston Anthony explores Houston's diverse cultures, taking in a Bollywood-style dance in a grocery store and a quinceañera in suburban Pasadena while making time for Viet-Bayou crawfish and East Texas barbecue. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2016 Japan With Masa Guided by chef Masa Takayama, Anthony's trip to Japan begins with a tour of outdoor food markets, followed by a conversation with an ex-geisha at her teahouse, and an omakase experience at Tokyo's famous Sushi Ko. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2016 Minas Gerais, Brazil Anthony explores the Brazilian heartland, home to baroque architecture, lush hillsides and mineiro cuisine which includes broiled chicken served in a sauce made using its own blood. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2016 Buenos Aires Bourdain's trip to meat-centric Buenos Aires features a meal at famous local spot, Don Carlito's, and an after-hours soccer match. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 4, 2016 Rome Led by his cinematic tour guides, actress Asia Argento, screenwriter/director Abel Ferrara, and larger than life Romans, Anthony experiences Rome; Friends Corner trattoria in Lido di Ostia; Trattoria Morgana; trip to E.U.R. zone built by Mussolini. Details

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Season Info

Network
CNN
Genre
Documentary, Travel, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2016