Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Tony takes a hallucinatory Christmas journey and meets a vegan death metal chef, Norah Jones, a down-on-her-luck Samantha Brown and Christopher Walken. A Merry Christmas indeed.

Anthony visits Mozambique and finds that despite its difficult history and challenges, today this post-colonial Africa is full of optimism.

Tony travels to Kansas City, the BBQ capital of the world, with pal Zamir Gotta, in search of the best barbecue. While there, Tony meets up musicians Dan and Patrick of The Black Keys for some serious finger-licking meat.

Tony swims with bluefin tuna, hunts the prized white truffle, and literally gets knocked off his feet as he is treated to the finest Mediterranean cuisine of Croatia's spectacular Istria and Dalmatian regions.

Once the center of the richest empire in Europe, Lisbon now faces one of the worst financial crises in the EU. But even as it struggles with rising debt and unemployment, Lisbon is experiencing a cultural and culinary renaissance.

Tony visits Japan, but post-earthquake it's different! He has been invited to Cook It Raw, a yearly gathering where fifteen of the world's greatest chefs come together to share ideas and experiment with new dishes.

In Finland, Tony joins musician Sami Yaffa for a liquored-up tour of the world's only pub tram, a bloody sauna and an unexpectedly exciting dinner with a cabbie's mother.

Tony tries his first-ever Mexican fish tacos in Baja, and then heads out with local Restaurateur, Javier Plascencia to a seafood street cart for sea urchin and clam tostadas. Many call it the best in the world!

In Penang, Tony discovers a rice and shrimp dish wrapped in a banana leaf that he can't get enough of. Then he eats fresh snapper on Monkey Beach, which lives up to its name. The only problem is that Tony hates monkeys.

Tony heads to Austin, Texas, during South by Southwest, an international music festival. He hangs out with the band Sleigh Bells and enjoys roasted pig and crawfish with sausage followed by a tattoo given by the band's guitarist.

In Sydney, Tony experiences enviable food and drink in the land down under. From innovative restaurants to rolling blue mountains, he eats fresh seafood, old school charcuterie, and the ubiquitous Australian barbie.

Tony travels to Emilia Romagna, the breadbasket of Italy, with Chef Michael White. In a red Ferrari California, the two travel across the region, sampling culatello, balsamic vinegar, Sangiovese wine, and a variety of cheeses.

In Burgundy Tony & Chef Ludo stop at a wine cave for a night of drinking & singing with Ludo's friends. They drink wine & dig into crepes at a French truck stop, and visit a winery owned and operated by an American.

Rio de Janeiro is a perfect city that's easy to love. As he drinks caipirinhas and packs away pork sandwiches, Tony tries to enjoy his time in this Brazilian paradise as he nervously awaits his wife's Jiu Jitsu battle.

Tony makes a long overdue visit to the Dominican Republic. He joins filmmaker Juan Basanta for empanadas & nearly frozen beer, enjoys staples like fried salami with tostones & heads to Samana Peninsula by helicopter for lunch.

After 8 years, 57 countries and 134 episodes, Tony travels through Brooklyn for the last episode of No Reservations. He meets up with rapper Talib Kweli and dines with Eric Ripert at Brooklyn Fare.