Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

Life on the Greek islands, home to a fiercely independent and proud population, is relatively secluded and revolves around local food, wine, close friends and family. On the island of Naxos, Bourdain heads offshore to dive to a sunken shipwreck, drink raki with the local residents, and sample cuisine fresh from the fishing boat.

Chicago's iconic Old Town Ale House and its colorful patrons are the gateway to Bourdain's tour of the "City by the Lake." It includes the host dining on breaded steak sandwiches at Ricobene's with the music producer Steve Albini, sampling Mapo Doufu at Chinatown's Sze Chuan with Chef Stephanie Izard, and a home cooked meal with Chicago-raised rapper Lupe Fiasco and his mom.

Bourdain traverses big sky country and embraces Montana's distinctive history and culture with a visit to Crow reservation to watch horse relay racing and feast on buffalo steak. He also goes pheasant hunting with podcast host Joe Rogan, has dinner at a Butte institution, Lydia's supper club, and goes underground in the Orphan Boy Mine with state senator Jim Keane.

Sidekick Zamir Gotta temporarily upstages Bourdain in this tour of the mountainous Eurasian country of Georgia, with traditional dishes at Café Gabriadze and an epic meal at the Black Lion. On the political front, acclaimed journalist Tamara Chergoleishvili (Tabula magazine editor-in-chief) offers Bourdain an insider's perspective on her country's changing views.

In the season seven premiere, Bourdain explores the Philippines during the Christmas season and travels through the festive streets of Manila. He tastes the fast food wonder Jollibee and the sweet, milky drink, Halo-Halo; and indulges in the classic dish, Sizzling Pork Sisig. The trip continues with the host accompanied by the cover band "Keystone," as they dine on Adobo.

The 40-day Cologne Carnival celebration sets the tone for Bourdain's visit to this city that boasts so many delicacies (like Kolsch, Mett, Blood Sausage with Himmel Und Erde, Schnitzel). The city maintains a peaceful atmosphere and sense of tolerance, despite the recent New Year's Eve assaults linked to incoming refugees, which the host discusses with the locals.

Bourdain explores the distinct culture of the West African nation of Senegal, which despite its deep-rooted religious beliefs, is known for its nightlife, global musical influence, vibrant fashion scene, rich food culture and history of tolerance. Featured guides on this journey include Chef Pierre Thiam, NPR Africa correspondent Ofeibea Quist Arcton, and famed musician Youssou N'Dour.

During a summer sojourn into the meat-centric Buenos Aires, Bourdain enjoys a meal at the famous local spot, Don Carlito's, where he indulges in Argentine beef. He also watches an after-hours soccer match and gets psychoanalyzed.