Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Tony experiences the varied culture and cuisine of China for the first time. From Beijing to Chengdu, he squeezes in roast duck, a regional sheep stomach delicacy and a little calligraphy.

Tony Bourdain travels to Christchurch, New Zealand, to give a guest lecture at Savour, an upscale food and wine convention. When he can't connect with his audience, he heads for the countryside to find the real Kiwi lifestyle.

Anthony Bourdain's Japanese adventure begins in Osaka at an underground bar devoted to the hardcore fans of the local baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. Then he goes to the Kiso Valley for some relaxation.

Anthony Bourdain seeks personal enlightenment in Peru, where spiritual travelers have ventured for centuries, hungry for knowledge of themselves and other worlds.

Anthony Bourdain begins his exploration of Miami in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti and then heads to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. In South Beach he visits a dive bar, Club Deuce, and Loco Taqueria.

Anthony Bourdain's in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's capital, Tashkent, dines at Jumanji, goes to a bellydancing club, gets to know the culture by visiting a local mosque, shops for a wedding present and more.

On assignment with a deadline looming, Anthony Bourdain's got four days to cover the very best of the new chef-centric Las Vegas. He visits The Double Down, Bouchon, El Sombrero, Beauty Bar and more.

In Sicily, Anthony Bourdain eats tripe at a local frittola stand in Palermo, enjoys a spleen sandwich with Sicily's president and experiences salt encrusted fish in Trapani.

Tony has always been fascinated by the way cuisines and cultures blend over the centuries. He's particularly fascinated by Malaysia, where Chinese influence has mixed with Malay, Indian, Nyonya and indigenous Borneo culture.

Paris is known as the city of light and romance, but Tony wants to experience the local side of the French metropolis. From traditional bistros and markets to the edgy and glamorous nightlife, Tony finds the heart of the city.

From the buzzing streets of Hanoi to the beautiful Montagnard mountains and the mysterious Island of Mr. Sang, Anthony Bourdain finds himself completely seduced by the mystifying country of Vietnam and its people.

Tony admits that even though he was born in NYC, he grew up near the New Jersey turnpike. He returns to search for the Jersey identity on a sentimental and investigative journey through New Jersey's particular culture and cuisine.

It's the middle of winter in Iceland. There are only four hours of daylight each day. Is that enough time for Anthony Bourdain to bring the cuisine of this vibrant country into light?