Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown

Tony travels to Minas Gerais, Brazil - the place where people say are where the best cooks come from. Tony's here to embark on a culinary adventure into the heart of Mineiran gastronomy, and the centerpiece of Brazilian food, culture, and heartland.

In this episode of Parts Unknown, Tony travels to Nashville, Tennessee. This is Tony's first proper trip to the Music City and he'll learn why it's one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. Like any city with massive growth, the food scene in Nashville has also taken off.

The first stop on the journey is the city of Kanazawa on the west coast of Honshu Island - the capital of the Ishikawa prefecture. Known as "Little Kyoto" for its old town, meticulous gardens and still-thriving geisha traditions, Kanazawa is also renowned for the wide range and freshness of its seafood.

Tony is on a quest to find the Rome that Romans know and love. Mussolini's legacy is highlighted too - from the Fascist architecture of his intended city center - the E.U.R. zone - to the dangerous Via Del Mare highway, which achieved his goal to bring Rome to the sea

The province of Sichuan sits in China's southwestern hinterland. It is often referred to as 'China's Breadbasket' for its abundant and fertile lands. The Sichuanese are also known for prioritizing their cuisine and food over punctuality and ambition which is a reputation they embrace.

The episode begins with a description of the smells and sounds of Vietnam followed by a flurry of motorbike and scooter activity through the tiny streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Tony declares that the only way to truly experience Vietnam is by motorbike. He willingly admits to his love affair with Vietnam and explains how the country has changed since he first visited in 2000.

Set all of your stereotypes and cliches aside - this is not the Houston you were expecting. Or the one you thought you knew, the one you pigeonholed long ago. There will be no cowboys, no country boys, no tallboys, no oil gazillionaires and no pickup trucks. Well, maybe some pickups - we can't make any promises. At one time you might describe this show as shining a light on the "other" Houston.

Tony travels to London for a relaxing visit with old friends and a meal at his favorite restaurant in the world. Well, that was the idea anyway‚ What happened upon his arrival did not change the itinerary but did change the mood and subject matter of the conversations he would have along the way.