Episode guide
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Season 5
20 episodes · premiered Jan 5, 2009
In Season 5 of his Emmy-nominated series, No Reservations, Bourdain goes local once again, practicing the martial artistry of kendo in Tokyo, perfecting the not-so-subtle art of chasing lizards in Saudi Arabia, and finding unexpected genealogical connections in Uruguay.
- Episode 1: Mexico Jan 5, 2009 · 45m Anthony Bourdain discovers the beauty behind the street food of Mexico.
- Episode 2: Venice Jan 12, 2009 · 45m Tony's mission, on this trip, is to step away from the Venice of tourists and into the Venice of Venetians. Venice is an extraordinary city filled with ancient monuments, sprawling…
- Episode 3: Washington, D.C. Jan 19, 2009 · 45m Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C. to explore this city of contrasts - democrat vs. republican, affluent vs. poor, visible vs. invisible, black vs. white.
- Episode 4: Azores Jan 26, 2009 · 45m Having worked in kitchens alongside many generations of Azorean Portuguese immigrants, Tony decides it’s time to find out more about their motherland and explore the culture that molded so…
- Episode 5: Chicago Feb 2, 2009 · 45m Anthony heads to Chicago where he examines the cuisine and culture which the windy city has to offer.
- Episode 6: Food Porn Feb 6, 2009 · 45m Tony presents a XXX selection of all that's lip-smacking and luscious in the world. For hardcore viewers only.
- Episode 7: Philippines Feb 16, 2009 · 45m Anthony Bourdain visits Manila, the second-largest and most well-known city in the Philippines. He'll meet up with travel author and foodie Claude Tayag for some traditional Pampangan…
- Episode 8: Disappearing Manhattan Feb 23, 2009 · 45m Tony teams up with some notable guests and visits some of the oldest, most classic, and undoubtedly-NYC restaurants. Unfortunately, these cornerstones rich with culture and diversity…
- Episode 9: Sri Lanka Mar 2, 2009 · 45m Sri Lankan cuisine has been influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Indian, Arab, Malay and Moors. Tony experiences this cuisine in Colombo and the surrounding area.
- Episode 10: Vietnam: There's No Place Like Home Mar 9, 2009 · 45m Anthony decides to move to the country for a year to write the perfect Vietnam book. Along with a local chef and realtor we explore the country and what Anthony can expect as a full time…
- Episode 11: Chile Jul 13, 2009 · 45m Inspired by its natural diversity, Chile's cuisine consists of beef, pork, seafood, fruits and vegetables. While in Chile, Tony visits Santiago; a small town in the Curico Valley…
- Episode 12: Australia Jul 20, 2009 · 45m Melbourne is Australia's second-most populated city and its cultural capital. It's a real melting pot, and Tony is off to discover what makes the Melbourne area so special. Luckily, many…
- Episode 13: Rust Belt Jul 27, 2009 · 45m In the bleak, cold winter, Tony meets up with his good friend Zamir and the two travel to the heart of America's Rust Belt with stops in Baltimore, Detroit and Buffalo. After visiting this…
- Episode 14: Down on the Street Aug 3, 2009 · 45m This behind-the-scenes look at No Reservations reveals a common thread throughout all No Reservations episodes – street food. Oftentimes, Tony says the most enjoyable and authentic food in…
- Episode 15: San Francisco Aug 10, 2009 · 45m San Francisco is a city of districts, each one with its own quirks and flavors. Chinatown is a bustling neighborhood with delicious restaurants around every turn. The Fisherman’s Wharf…
- Episode 16: Thailand Aug 17, 2009 · 45m Blending influences from India, China, Cambodia and the rest of Southeast Asia, Thai cuisine uses 5 fundamental flavors: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty. In an effort to experience…
- Episode 17: Montana Aug 24, 2009 · 45m The Rocky Mountains are an outdoorsman’s paradise, and ranchers are a large part of Montana’s culture. Tony visits the Metcalf family, fourth-generation ranchers, to gain some insight into…
- Episode 18: Burning Questions Aug 31, 2009 · 45m Based on the results of an online poll, Tony answers the Top 10 viewer queries in Burning Questions. You’ll be surprised, terrified, disgusted and thoroughly entertained!
- Episode 19: NYC: Outer Boroughs Sep 7, 2009 · 45m Tony Bourdain knows the jungles of Malaysia and the streets of London better than he knows what's just outside his hometown of Manhattan, so he enlists the help of some locals to explore…
- Episode 20: Sardinia Sep 14, 2009 · 45m Tony visits Sardinia, his wife's homeland, and learns what it means to be Sardinian as he gives himself over to the Busia family for a week. From the craggy mountainous landscape to the…