Season 4

Anthony Bourdain: No ReservationsSeason 4

2008
20 Episodes

Episodes

Singapore
S04E01

Singapore

The country of Singapore is serious about food. The cuisine of Singapore borrows from Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian traditions. Along the way, it uses the cheap and plentiful ingredients of the the country to make the food available everywhere.

07 Jan 200845m
Berlin
S04E02

Berlin

Tony explores the contrasting sides of Berlin. He is both repulsed and and attracted to the good and the evil in the city.

14 Jan 200845m
No Image
S04E03

Vancouver, BC

Vancouver (in British Columbia) has a flourishing film industry, beautiful landscapes, and a progressive food scene.

21 Jan 200845m
Greek Islands
S04E04

Greek Islands

Unhappy past experiences have Tony kicking and screaming as he succumbs to a visit to Greece. Often surrounded by music, dancing men, various firearms, and distilled local spirits; he discovers how a history of invasion, occupation, and deprivation have shaped the Greek cuisine over the centuries.

28 Jan 200845m
New Orleans
S04E05

New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina has infinitely changed the city of New Orleans. As Tony explores the impact the storm had on the city, Tony discovers that the heart and soul of the city is still alive.

04 Feb 200845m
London and Edinburgh
S04E06

London and Edinburgh

There is something alluring and menacing in the air throughout the UK when it comes to the people, the scenery, and especially the cuisine, and Tony is off to try and discover what that mystique is.

11 Feb 200845m
Jamaica
S04E07

Jamaica

There is more to Jamaica than reggae music, drugs and resorts. Tony attempts to discover the real Jamaica–a country plagued by gang violence, run down property and political strife. Poet Mutabaruka joins him on part of the tour.

18 Feb 200845m
Romania
S04E08

Romania

Tony and Zamir have had many adventures. This time they're in Romania to celebrate Zamir's birthday. Along the way, they learn about vampires, communists, and the strong cultural history of Romania.

25 Feb 200845m
Hawaii
S04E09

Hawaii

Tony visits Hawaii where he tries spam, enjoys surfing, visits a volcano, and samples some local delicacies.

03 Mar 200845m
Into the Fire, NY
S04E10

Into the Fire, NY

Tony has been away from Brasserie Les Halles, where he last worked as a chef nearly a decade ago. Given the opportunity to spend another day on the job; he re-evaluates his skills in the kitchen, his love of New York and his life as a chef.

10 Mar 200845m
Laos
S04E11

Laos

Tony has always been fascinated by Asia. This time he's visiting Laos, a less popular tourist country, to investigate its history, culture and unique culinary offerings.

07 Jul 200845m
Colombia
S04E12

Colombia

This week Anthony is in Colombia, a country that finds itself the setting of one of South America's most remarkable transformations. In the 25 years since the death of Pablo Escobar, one of the world's most notorious drug lords, this once war-torn country has emerged like a phoenix from the scars of the past. Colombia offers Tony a tantalizing mix of cultures, delicious food and beautiful mountain scenery.

14 Jul 200845m
Saudi Arabia
S04E13

Saudi Arabia

After a world wide search, Danya Alhamrani was chosen as a superfan of the show. Her job? She has to showcase the local side of her Saudi Arabian home.

21 Jul 200845m
Uruguay
S04E14

Uruguay

Tony joins his brother Chris to explore South America's Uruguay where they have family. The two set off in search of their roots.

28 Jul 200845m
U.S. Southwest
S04E15

U.S. Southwest

Tony tours the bottom half of the U.S. He takes off on an old fashioned road trip to enjoy Americana. From the quirky to the classic, Tony tries it all.

04 Aug 200845m
Tokyo
S04E16

Tokyo

Tony hits Tokyo to examine the similarities and contrasts between the perfect knife and the perfect sushi, martial arts and flower arrangements.

11 Aug 200845m
Spain
S04E17

Spain

Tony has long admired some of Spain's top chefs; however, Spain culture and cuisine has more to offer than just Ferran Adria.

18 Aug 200845m
Egypt
S04E18

Egypt

Tony is determined to avoid doing the "tourist thing" and visiting the Egyptian pyramids, but rather explore what it means to be Egyptian; to spending an evening at a men's cafe smoking Shisha, to a boat ride down the Nile and spending time in the desert with a group of Bedouin men.

25 Aug 200845m
So Long, Summer
S04E19

So Long, Summer

In honor of Labor Day, Tony takes us backstage for a very special highlight show that includes goofs, silliness and some of the baddest food on the planet.

01 Sept 200845m
No Image
S04E20

At the Table with Anthony Bourdain

Bourdain with guests Amy Sacco, Bill Buford, Ted Allen and Chris Wilson dine at NYC restaurant wd~50 and discuss various topics related to food and restaurants.

20 Oct 200845m