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 1Manila

Bourdain travels through the festive streets of Manila, where he indulges in fast food wonder Jollibee, sweet, milky drink Halo-Halo and a classic dish of sizzling pork sisig.

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Episode 2Chicago

Bourdain dines on breaded steak sandwiches at Ricobene's, samples Mapo Doufu at Chinatown's Sze Chuan and has a home-cooked meal with Chicago-raised rapper Lupe Fiasco and his mom.

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Episode 3Greece

On the island of Naxos, Bourdain heads offshore to dive to a sunken shipwreck, drink raki with the local residents, and sample cuisine fresh from the fishing boat.

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Episode 4Montana

Bourdain visits Crow reservation to watch horse relay racing and feast on buffalo steak, goes pheasant hunting with podcast host Joe Rogan, and has dinner at Lydia's Supper Club.

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Episode 5Georgia

Bourdain tours the mountainous Eurasian country of Georgia, where he samples traditional dishes at Cafe Gabriadze and has an epic meal at the Black Lion.

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Episode 6Senegal

Bourdain explores Senegal, which despite deep-rooted religious beliefs, is known for its nightlife, global musical influence, fashion scene, food culture and history of tolerance.

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Episode 7Cologne

The 40-day Cologne Carnival celebration sets the tone for Bourdain's visit to this city that offers an array of delicacies like blood sausage with Himmel und Erde and schnitzel.

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Episode 8Buenos Aires

Bourdain enjoys a meal at Don Carlito's, where he indulges in Argentine beef. He also watches an after-hours soccer match and gets psychoanalyzed.

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