Name: A Cook's Tour
Released: 2002-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Anthony Bourdain, Maurizio Trombini

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Bad-boy chef and author Anthony Bourdain goes off the beaten track in search of foods that are rare, highly esteemed and sometimes downright dangerous. The show, which aired for two seasons on the Food Network, was an offshoot of a best-selling book Bourdain wrote in 2001.

Documentary · 2002 · 24 min

Starring Anthony Bourdain , Maurizio Trombini

Director Christopher Collins , Lydia Tenaglia

EPISODE 1

Food Tastes Better With Sand Between Your Toes

Tony's favorite escape is the Caribbean island of St Martin, where he enjoys French delicacies, stuffed conch and a johnnycake and saltfish sandwich.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013
EPISODE 2

No Beads, No Bourbon Street

Tony gets more than he bargains for when he searches New Orleans for places tourists rarely go.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013
EPISODE 3

Mystical World

Known as Brazil's capital of happiness, Salvador da Bahia offers fruitful local markets and rich cuisine; Tony takes part in a traditional local ceremony and experiences the talents of the famous Bahian artist of the kitchen, Chef Dada.

23 min · 15 Jan 2013
EPISODE 4

How to Be a Carioca

Tony tries to learn the Carioca lifestyle; he can handle the tan, the Brazilian barbecue and the Caipirinhas, but maybe not the speedo.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013
EPISODE 5

Elements of a Great Bar

Tony tries to discover what exactly makes up the perfect watering hole in New York City; some of his requirements include a loaded jukebox, an absence of karaoke and a bartender who leans towards crazy.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013
EPISODE 6

The Struggle for the Soul of America

Tony visits the Mall of America to discover what draws Americans to the food court; a local French chef will explain his approach to broaden Americans' palates.

1 min · 15 Jan 2013