Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

Jerusalem

In the season premiere, the host and crew make their first trip to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. While the political situation is often tense between the people living in these areas, Bourdain concentrates on their rich history, food and culture, and spends time with local chefs, home cooks, writers and amateur foodies.

Spain

Anthony Bourdain explores Andalucia during Semana Santa (Holy Week, leading up to Easter), a time filled with great pageantry and excitement. Featured in this episode is Bourdain's longtime director of photography Zach Zamboni, who lives part-time in Granada and shows the host sights off the beaten path.

New Mexico

Bourdain takes a close look at the mash-up of cultures that comprise this uniquely American state by sampling its food -- a combination of Spanish, Mediterranean, Mexican, Pueblo and even chuck-wagon influences. New Mexico is also a land of drugs, guns, monster vehicles, and possibly extraterrestrials.

Copenhagen

Tony explores the food and natural beauty of Copenhagen, the economic and cultural center of Denmark. He delves into the city's cuisine and the new Nordic creativity that infuses famed chef Rene Redzepi's brainchild Noma, regarded by critics as one of the world's best restaurants.

Sicily

Tony explores the Sicilian way of life, which puts a premium on savoring family, life and food. He travels in search of those foods as he eats his way around the island. He makes his home base at the Villa Monaci, on the outskirts of Catania, with his enthusiastic, fast-talking sidekicks.

South Africa

Once considered the most dangerous city in the world, Johannesburg now barely makes the top 50. But the end of apartheid has led to vast changes in the city. In this episode, Bourdain visits the suburb of Hillbrow (which remains a dangerous locale), spends a day in the life of a taxi driver, and discovers the culture and food that make up modern-day Johannesburg.

Tokyo

Japan is a paradox. The low birthrate, the dedication, the conformity and the life of a salary man are well known. There is also a competitive and rigid culture that gives way to some unique subcultures. Bourdain has traveled to Tokyo countless times, but on this trip, he is in search of the city's dark, extreme and bizarrely fetishistic underside.

Detroit

Few cities have experienced such a dramatic economic rise and fall as Detroit. Bourdain explores the past, present and future of the Motor City. He steps into the lives of Detroit natives and sees the glory days of the past at the famed Packard Plant, the current state of the city's urban decay, and the promise of the future in the citizens who are rebuilding their communities.

Punjab

Tony dives into the ever-changing state of Punjab, India, starting off in Amritsar at Kesar Da Dhaba. Along the way, he samples savory delicacies at roadside restaurants, enjoys a Gurpurab festival and checks out the region's most popular sport, Pehlwani.

Las Vegas

Anthony Bourdain travels to Las Vegas with food author Michael Ruhlman. The itinerary includes Huntridge Tavern, the Hadrian Villa and Jose Andres' hidden gem of a restaurant é. Then, Tony's joined by Jet Tila for a northern Thai meal at Lotus of Siam.

Lyon

Tony accompanies world-renowned chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud as they travel to Boulud's hometown of Lyon, France, for a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the city's rich food culture and legendary chefs.

Mexico

Bourdain travels to Mexico City, Oaxaca and Cuernavaca, where local residents express their passion through food and art, and struggle for an improved quality of life. He also talks to journalist Anabel Hernandez about the impact of the drug trade.

Russia

On the eve of the Olympic games in Sochi, Bourdain visits Russia. He meets with prominent locals, visits a historic Moscow hotel, takes the Grand Express train to St. Petersburg and explores the drinking and dining scene.

Mississippi

Tony challenges his notions of Mississippi by taking a road trip to meet a wide cast of Mississippians. He enjoy the diverse food and embraces the traditional and contemporary music worlds, from gospel to hip-hop, in underground clubs and juke joints.

Thailand

Anthony Bourdain takes to the streets of Chiang Mai in Thailand, where he teams up with chef Andy Ricker for an eating and boozing adventure that includes a karaoke bar, a ladyboy show and lots of Thai rice whiskey.

Brazil

Tony heads back to his beloved Salvador in Brazil. The city is recognized for its Afro-Brazilian music, art, design and food, and is often considered Brazil's "capital of happiness" due to the ever-present street festivals and its famous Carnival parade.

Shanghai

Anthony Bourdain explores the vibrant, dynamic city of Shanghai by savoring home-style cuisine and having meaningful conversations with locals about culture, massive changes in China and the booming economy.

The Bronx

Tony explores the widely diverse cuisines and cultures found in the Bronx, learning about the music, food, art and other offerings of this often misunderstood part of the city from locals such as Melle Mel, Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa.

Paraguay

A trip to Paraguay is a perfect reason for an investigation into the puzzling history of Tony's great, great, great grandfather, who disappeared there in the 1850s. There's also plenty of time to enjoy Paraguay's rich culture and savory local dishes.

Vietnam

Vietnam is one of Tony's favorite places. On this trip, he journeys to Hue, a city he has never been to before. His itinerary in the City of Ghosts and the local area includes the Dong Ba market, Duyen Anh’s restaurant, the Citadel and Vinh Moc tunnels.

Tanzania

Tony's trip to Tanzania includes a stop on the island of Zanzibar, a one-time slave trade hub, where he enjoys the island's famous foods. Later, in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, he comes face to face with lions, elephants and the great migration.

Iran

Tony heads to Iran to explore a country few Americans have visited since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. He begins his trip in Tehran, where he gets a warm welcome, before heading by bus to the ancient city of Isfahan in the southern desert.

Massachusetts

Tony takes an intensely personal trip to the haunts of his youth in Massachusetts, where he began his culinary career in Provincetown. Then, he heads westward into Norman Rockwell country and ends up in picturesque Franklin County.

Jamaica

Tony travels to Jamaica, known for Caribbean delicacies and feel-good vibes. He explores life in Port Antonio and Winnifred Beach, visits the home of James Bond author Ian Fleming and learns about music legend Bob Marley.

Korea

After eight years, Tony returns to South Korea, and this time, he's no stranger to kimchi. But just as Tony has changed, so has Korea. There aren't many comparisons to Korea's stratospheric rise over the last decade.

Miami

Miami, Florida, is a city in constant flux. Tourists come to South Beach to party, soak up rays and then leave slightly more leathery. People from all over Latin America come to live, work, and build communities. And some lifelong residents look on in disbelief as these cycles play out again and again.

Scotland

In this episode of Parts Unknown, we first visit the city of Glasgow. Its population is over 2 million when the surrounding towns are taken into account. It's also one of the biggest cities in the United Kingdom by population, and remains one of the nation's key economic centers.

Budapest

For the first time, Tony visits Budapest, Hungary -- a bustling city of contradictions. At once young and cutting edge, each and every corner, building, intersection and citizen is still haunted by ghosts of the past.

Madagascar

Tony travels to Madagascar, a place that outsiders understand surprisingly little about. Of course, everyone's familiar with the animated cartoon, but fewer know that Madagascar is an island nation 300 miles off the coast of Africa.

New Jersey

In this episode of Parts Unknown, Tony travels back to his homeland, his roots, his favorite state in the Union: New Jersey. Part nostalgia, part cautionary tale, Tony makes sure to hit up some NJ classics.

Hawaii

In this episode of Parts Unknown, Tony spends time enjoying the paradise that really is Hawaii, the essence of the Hawaiian "Aloha spirit," what really unites and bonds one of the most diverse islands in the world.

Beirut

The first time Tony visited Beirut, it didn't end well. Now Tony is back in Beirut, Lebanon's capital and largest city, where all the world's troubles and all the world's good come together to form a city like no other.

Cuba

For the first time in more than half a century, Cuba is on the verge of opening up to US citizens -- to ultimately be free to travel throughout as students, tourists, and explorers.

Marseille

For this episode, Tony has once again invited his long time pal and Michelin-starred super chef of New York's Le Bernardin, Eric Ripert, to come along and help him get to the heart of Marseille, France.

Okinawa

In this episode of Parts Unknown we visit Okinawa, Japan. The Ryukyu Kingdom ruled these islands from the 15th to the 19th century before being annexed as the Okinawa Prefecture by Japan in 1879. But this isn't Japan. It's somewhere different.

Bay Area

In this episode, Tony will explore the Bay Area, old and new. But Tony will also embark on a wholly personal journey -- to train with legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Kurt Osiander.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia: the name alone conjures images of the extremities of human suffering. Famine, drought, civil war, disease, despotism -- that is the history here, or at least a part of it, or shall we say, at least the part we have seen most predominantly in the West.

Borneo

In this special episode of Parts Unknown, Tony travels to Malaysia to fulfill a decade-old promise to return to the Iban longhouse of Entalau deep in the jungles of Borneo.

Istanbul

In this episode of Parts Unknown, Tony visits the city of Istanbul. Like the rest of the country of Turkey, Istanbul is under construction.

Charleston

When one thinks of great American food towns Charleston, South Carolina, is probably not high on the list. This is a mistake. For some time now important things have been happening there largely thanks to one man: Sean Brock.

Manila: The Philippines

Anthony Bourdain explores the Philippines at Christmas. He eats at beloved chicken chain Jollibee, samples sisig and indulges in the popular dessert halo-halo.

Chicago

Anthony Bourdain visits the iconic Old Town Ale House, eats mapo tofu in Chinatown and shares a home-cooked meal with rapper Lupe Fiasco.

The Greek Islands

Home to a fiercely independent and proud population, Tony finds life on the Greek islands is soaked in sun, tradition, local food and family.

Montana

Anthony Bourdain visits the Crow Reservation, hunts with podcast host Joe Rogan and eats dinner at Butte institution Lydia’s Supper Club.

Tbilisi, Georgia

Zamir Gotta upstages Anthony Bourdain on a tour of the country situated in the Caucasus, featuring food from Tbilisi, Batumi and Khurvaleti.

Senegal

Tony finds that Senegal is a unique intersection of West African culture, Islamic tradition and French European values. The country maintains deep-rooted religious beliefs, as well as a bumping nightlife, a rich food culture and a history of tolerance.

Cologne, Germany

Tony visits Cologne, Germany, during the city's infamous Carnival season. He pops open a Kolsch, enjoys the raw minced pork dish mett and talks to locals about recent unrest.

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.

Hanoi

Tony joins the throngs of locals as he motorbikes through Vietnam’s capital and indulges in its singular cuisine with president Barack Obama, who, over a dish of Bun Cha, shares personal stories and reflects on his own international travels.

Nashville

Anthony Bourdain absorbs the tastes, sights and sounds of Music City, from chef Josh Habiger's Catbird Seat and Bolton's Spicy Chicken and Fish, to a night of cooking, drinking and rocking with singer Alison Mosshart and her bandmates.

Sichuan with Eric Ripert

Tony brings his dear friend, muse and Michelin star chef Eric Ripert along for the ride. It is Eric's first time visiting China so everything is new to him, including the level of spice they will encounter on their journey.

London

Visiting London, post-Brexit vote, Anthony Bourdain finds comfort in classic British cuisine, including roast bone marrow at chef Fergus Henderson’s famed restaurant St. John, and Scotch eggs at Princess Victoria Pub with Nigella Lawson. He also meets revered artist Ralph Steadman at his studio.

Houston

Tony explores Houston's diverse cultures as he takes in a Bollywood-style dance in a grocery store, a suburban quinceañera and the city's slab car parade. Along the way, he makes time for Viet-Bayou crawfish, East Texas barbecue and Congolese-Cajun stew.

Japan with Masa

Guided by world-renowned chef Masa Takayama, Tony's return trip to Japan includes a tour of outdoor markets, a conversation with an ex-geisha at her teahouse and a special omakase experience at Tokyo's acclaimed Sushi Ko, where Masa was an apprentice.

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Anthony Bourdain explores the scenic Brazilian region of Minas Gerais, known for its baroque architecture, and samples Mineiran cuisine during a traditional country meal. He's joined by chef Leo Paixao, a champion of his home state's ingredients.

Los Angeles

Tony gives an alternative tour of Los Angeles, focusing on the impact and contributions of its less photographed and often overlooked Latino communities.

San Sebastian

Tony visits the coastal city of San Sebastian, Spain, in the Basque Country, famous for its spectacular views and incomparable fresh seafood. Alongside friend and chef Juan Mari Arzak, he gets a taste of the finest Basque delicacies, prepared simply.

Laos

The rich sensory experiences of Laos, with its enchanting scenery, distinctive aromas and exceptional food, are explored in Tony's trip to the country, which continues to suffer the effects of the Secret War by the US in the 1960s and 1970s.

Queens

Tony discovers a hub of international cuisines and cultures in the New York City Borough of Queens. He dines on morcilla on the train, samples Chinese food in Flushing, eats a Tibetan dinner in Jackson Heights and takes a detour to Aqueduct Racetrack.

Antarctica

Tony travels to the bottom of the world to experience the serene beauty and mystery of the driest, coldest, windiest place on Earth. His adventures include a helicopter view of a volcano, a snowmobile drive and a visit with a colony of penguins.

Oman

Tony takes his first journey to the Sultanate of Oman and finds a peaceful land of remarkable beauty that defies expectations. He visits the capital city Muscat, the port city Muttrah and dines with local Bedouins on the edge of the Empty Quarter.

Trinidad

Tony's trip to the Caribbean uncovers how the island of Trinidad has turned a history of colonialism and slavery into a non-stop celebration of multicultural food, music and good times.

Porto, Portugal

Food takes center stage in Tony's tour of the northern Portugal city of Porto. His local travel companions include his former Les Halles boss Jose Meirelles. He dines on pig tripe, has a meal of sea lamprey and attends a traditional food celebration.

Singapore

Bourdain tours the historically rich streets of Singapore and immerses himself in the vast array of multicultural foods found throughout this island city-state.

French Alps

The gloves are off, and the rivalry continues as Bourdain and his longtime friend, three-Michelin-starred chef Eric Ripert, embark on a ski-and-cheese-filled journey through the French Alps. The pair team up to prepare a French meal.

Lagos

The ingenuity of the Nigerian people is the focus of Bourdain's travels as he explores the food, music and rich cultural diversity of Lagos. Among the food offerings are fresh fish dishes, spicy soups, a great deal of beef and the ubiquitous pounded yam.

Pittsburgh

Bourdain delves into a dining scene at a crossroads: part iconic steel city defined by blue collar, working class comfort food -- steak and potatoes, sausage and sauerkraut -- and part foodie boomtown catering to the new high-tech industry.

Sri Lanka

As peace and hope spread throughout Sri Lanka following the end of its brutal civil war, Bourdain travels to the once divided regions to experience the reinvigorated people, savory food and vast landscapes.

Puerto Rico

When Bourdain heads to Puerto Rico to check out the reality behind the piña coladas and fancy resorts, he finds natural splendor, delicious food and warm people, all against the background of a seemingly insurmountable economic crisis.

Seattle

Bourdain immerses himself in the "boom or bust" city of Seattle. Bourdain gets the skinny on the "tech bro" invasion of Capitol Hill, throws back a dozen succulent oysters at the Taylor Shellfish Company and enjoys fish and chips at the Pacific Inn Pub.

West Virginia

Bourdain digs deep into the proud, often misunderstood culture of West Virginia, as he traverses a 5,000-foot mine, observes the demolition derby like sport of rock-bouncing and dines on signature Appalachian dishes.

Newfoundland

Bourdain's exploration of this rocky, East Coast Canadian island reveals a magical place abundant in fish and wild game and steeped in distinctive traditions.

Armenia

Bourdain takes a wide-angle look at the culture and history of this country, heavily influenced by Europe and Russia, with guides musician of Armenian descent Serj Tankian (System of a Down) and historian/Armenian resident Richard Giragosian.

Uruguay

Bourdain returns to Uruguay after a decade away and finds a progressive nation in the midst of social change, but with evident fragments of its colonial past, most notably in its local cuisine.

Berlin

In Berlin, an anomaly among German metropolises, Bourdain encounters an extremely accepting society teeming with unbridled creativity, despite a grim history.

Canjun Mardi Gras

In this celebration of Louisiana's Cajun culture, complete with Zydeco music and a crawfish boil, Bourdain goes off the beaten path and takes part in the less familiar Mardi Gras traditions.

Kenya

Bourdain introduces his fellow CNN Original Series host, W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America), to the distinctive sights, tastes and sounds of Kenya.

Asturias, Spain

Bourdain travels to the enchanted region of Asturias, Spain, with chef and humanitarian Jose Andres as he makes a return to his homeland.

Indonesia

A shadow puppet performance provides an entry into understanding Indonesia, a country comprised of thousands of islands whose people endured political turmoil, and one in which, Bourdain discovers, food is the great unifier.

Bourdain's Impact

This episode explores how Anthony Bourdain's unique perspective and voice altered the world of food, travel and culture, and in the process reinvented how audiences watched television and engaged intimately and actively with the world around them.

Far West Texas

Bourdain travels to the untamed land of Big Bend, Texas, near the Mexican border, an area that pits man against nature, and in which the land usually wins.

Behind the Scenes

In this episode, the people who made Parts Unknown select moments from their episodes and pull back the curtain, to talk about collaboration, creative freedom, moments when Bourdain had their back or called them out, and the times when he was caught off guard or forgot the camera was even there.

Lower East Side

Bourdain takes a personal journey through this formerly bohemian New York City neighborhood, as he meets, shares meals and reflects with music, film and art trailblazers.