Anthony Bourdain No Reservations

Tony heads to Mexico with Carlos, who took over Tony's old job as head chef at Les Halles. Carlos, one of many Mexicans who have crossed the border to achieve the American dream, gives Tony a tour of his hometown of Puebla and nearby Mexico City.

Tony steps away from the Venice of tourists and into the Venice of the locals, visiting the famous Rialto Fish Market, experiencing Burano risoto and tasting "forbidden wine" on the island of Saint Erasmo.

Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C. to explore this city of contrasts - democrat vs. republican, affluent vs. poor, visible vs. invisible, black vs. white.

Having worked in kitchens alongside many generations of Azorean Portuguese immigrants, Tony decides it's time to find out more about their motherland, visiting 3 different islands where he samples the gastronomic traditions that make their culture so interesting.

Tony Bourdain loves the energy and edge of big cities. So how is it that he has avoided Chicago for so long? In this episode of No Reservations, he sets off on "some unfinished business" to rectify that situation.

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

Tony visits the Philippines, the "Land of the Lechon". He stops in Manila, a diverse combination of Spanish and Chinese cultures, then he heads off to Pampanga to sample some of their rare delicacies.

Tony teams up with some notable guests and visits some of the oldest, most classic, and undoubtedly NYC restaurants. Unfortunately, these cornerstones rich with culture and diversity struggle against the changing landscape of the new Manhattan.

Tony journeys into Sri Lankan cuisine influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Indian, Arab, Malay and Moor traders. From Colombo, a city perched on the coast, Tony also visits a culinary school built after the tsunami hit the region in 2004.

Vietnam is a clash of cultures, mixing a hectic urban pace with people serious about eating. Tony decides on a whim to relocate for a year to write the great Vietnamese novel, but first he'll meet a local chef/realtor who will help him find the perfect property.