Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

201212 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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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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Episode 1West Virginia

Bourdain heads to West Virginia and dines on snapping turtle patties, squirrel gravy and bear meat as locals discuss their views on the second amendment and Donald Trump.

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Episode 2Uruguay

Returning to Uruguay after a decade away, Bourdain joins chef Ignacio 'Nacho' Mattos for a visit to his hometown of Santa Lucia for a home-cooked meal made by his grandmother.

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Episode 3Newfoundland

Bourdain visits the east coast Canadian island and discovers a magical place abundant in fish and wild game as he takes part in cod fishing, moose hunting and axe throwing.

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Episode 4Armenia

Bourdain immerses himself in the culture and history of Armenia, which is heavily influenced by Europe and Russia, and dines at the restaurant Dolmama in Yerevan.

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Episode 5Hong Kong

Bourdain explores a city always in transition through the eyes and lens of legendary cinematographer Christopher Doyle, and dines on pig brain with burnt pear vinaigrette.

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Episode 6Berlin

In Berlin, Bourdain finds an extremely accepting society, teeming with unbridled creativity, and meets photographers, cabaret owners and historians to discuss the city's culture.

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Episode 7Cajun Mardi Gras

Bourdain goes off the beaten path in this celebration of Louisiana's Cajun culture, joins the day-long Courir de Mardi Gras in Mamou, and samples boudin and cracklins.

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Episode 8Bhutan

Bourdain and director Darren Aronofsky travel on the winding East/West highway known for its spectacular views of the Himalayan Mountains and share a meal with yak herders.

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