Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

The gloves are off and the rivalry continues as Bourdain and his long-time friend, three-Michelin-starred chef Eric Ripert, embark on a ski-and-cheese-filled journey through the French Alps – home advantage Ripert?

Bourdain tours the historically rich streets of Singapore and immerses himself in the vast array of multicultural foods found throughout this island city-state.

When Bourdain heads to Puerto Rico to check out the reality behind the piña coladas and fancy resorts, he finds natural splendor, delicious food and warm people, all against the background of a seemingly insurmountable economic crisis.

The ingenuity of the Nigerian people is the focus of Bourdain’s travels as he explores its food, music, and rich cultural diversity.

Bourdain immerses himself in the “boom or bust” city of Seattle.

As peace and hope spread throughout Sri Lanka following the end of its brutal civil war, Bourdain travels to the once divided regions to experience the reinvigorated people, savory food and vast landscapes.

Bourdain delves into a dining scene at a crossroads: part iconic steel city defined by blue collar, working class comfort food – steak and potatoes, sausage and sauerkraut - and part foodie boom town catering to the new high-tech industry.

The “Heel of the Boot” draws Bourdain back in time as he visits the largely untouched landscapes and colorful locals of Southern Italy.