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Season 5

(2009)

Overview

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.

Cast

Anthony Bourdain as Himself - Host
Anthony Bourdain

as Himself - Host

Episodes

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January 5, 2009

Anthony Bourdain discovers the beauty behind the street food of Mexico.

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January 12, 2009

Tony's mission, on this trip, is to step away from the Venice of tourists and into the Venice of Venetians. Venice is a…

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January 19, 2009

Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C. to explore this city of contrasts - democrat vs. republican, affluent vs. poor, vis…

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January 26, 2009

Having worked in kitchens alongside many generations of Azorean Portuguese immigrants, Tony decides it’s time to find o…

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February 2, 2009

Anthony heads to Chicago where he examines the cuisine and culture which the windy city has to offer.

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February 6, 2009

Tony presents a XXX selection of all that's lip-smacking and luscious in the world. For hardcore viewers only.

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February 16, 2009

Anthony Bourdain visits Manila, the second-largest and most well-known city in the Philippines. He'll meet up with trav…

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February 23, 2009

Tony teams up with some notable guests and visits some of the oldest, most classic, and undoubtedly-NYC restaurants. Un…

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March 2, 2009

Sri Lankan cuisine has been influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Indian, Arab, Malay and Moors. Tony experienc…

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March 9, 2009

Anthony decides to move to the country for a year to write the perfect Vietnam book. Along with a local chef and realto…

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July 13, 2009

Inspired by its natural diversity, Chile's cuisine consists of beef, pork, seafood, fruits and vegetables. While in Chi…

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July 20, 2009

Melbourne is Australia's second-most populated city and its cultural capital. It's a real melting pot, and Tony is off …

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July 27, 2009

In the bleak, cold winter, Tony meets up with his good friend Zamir and the two travel to the heart of America's Rust B…

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August 3, 2009

This behind-the-scenes look at No Reservations reveals a common thread throughout all No Reservations episodes – street…

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August 10, 2009

San Francisco is a city of districts, each one with its own quirks and flavors. Chinatown is a bustling neighborhood wi…

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August 17, 2009

Blending influences from India, China, Cambodia and the rest of Southeast Asia, Thai cuisine uses 5 fundamental flavors…

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August 24, 2009

The Rocky Mountains are an outdoorsman’s paradise, and ranchers are a large part of Montana’s culture. Tony visits the …

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August 31, 2009

Based on the results of an online poll, Tony answers the Top 10 viewer queries in Burning Questions. You’ll be surprise…

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September 7, 2009

Tony Bourdain knows the jungles of Malaysia and the streets of London better than he knows what's just outside his home…

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September 14, 2009

Tony visits Sardinia, his wife's homeland, and learns what it means to be Sardinian as he gives himself over to the Bus…